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Dragon Drop News | 2025-2026

A recap of what's been happening at TCIS through social media

Read Stories from 2024-2025

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Grade 3 Endangered Animals Exhibition

[May 15, 2026]

Yesterday afternoon, our Grade 3 students proudly shared their learning with parents and their elementary school peers during the Endangered Animals Exhibition at TCIS.

Each student delivered an individually prepared speech alongside visual presentations that highlighted the importance of protecting endangered species around the world. Through their research, creativity, and communication, students explored the challenges these animals face and the ways people can help make a difference.

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May

TOK Exhibition  [May 8, 2026]
Yesterday, our TCIS learning community had the opportunity to experience the TOK... Read more 

April

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Spring Benefit APRIL FUN!  [Apr. 27, 2026]
Some events are fun… and some remind you what a school community is truly... Read more 

PYP Exhibition Rehearsal  [Apr. 22, 2026]
This morning, our Grade 5 students took an exciting step toward their PYP... Read more 

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Secondary Career Day  [Apr. 21, 2026]
Preparing students for the future goes far beyond the classroom, and our recent Career... Read more 

Elementary Library Week  [Apr. 16, 2026]
Each morning began with energy and creativity during Morning Meeting, as students... Read more 

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Senior Art Exhibition  [Apr. 14, 2026]
Last Thursday evening, the TCIS community gathered for a truly special occasion... Read more 

Students of Distinction – Q3  [Apr. 7, 2026]
TCIS is proud to recognize our Secondary students who have been named “Students of... Read more 

March

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Rocket Cars & PBL Showcase  [Mar. 25, 2026]
Speed, creativity, and discovery all came together in an unforgettable CO₂ Rocket Car & ... Read more 

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Elementary Athletics Day  [Mar. 24, 2026]
There’s something special about a field full of laughter, movement, and shared... Read more 

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ES Weekend Outing - March  [Mar. 23, 2026]
This past Saturday, our TCIS Elementary families set out on another special monthly... Read more 

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TCIS Merit Scholarships  [Mar. 19, 2026]
We believe that excellence is not only measured by achievement, but by the character... Read more 

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ES Visiting Author: Tad Hills  [Mar. 11, 2026]
Earlier this week, our TCIS Elementary School students enjoyed a wonderful and... Read more 

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NJHS Induction Ceremony  [Mar. 13, 2026]
On Tuesday, TCIS proudly welcomed a new group of middle school students into the... Read more 

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ES Visiting Author: Tad Hills  [Mar. 11, 2026]
Earlier this week, our TCIS Elementary School students enjoyed a wonderful and... Read more 

APAC Theatre at TCIS  [Mar. 5, 2026]
Today through Saturday, TCIS is honored to host the APAC Theatre Festival, welcoming... Read more 

NHS Induction Ceremony  [Mar. 4, 2026]
Last week, our TCIS community gathered to celebrate the induction of new... Read more 

February

Spring Sports Pep Rally  [Feb. 27, 2026]
This Wednesday, our middle and high school students gathered in the Showcase... Read more 

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Guest Lecturer at TCIS  [Feb. 10, 2026]
Last week, our TCIS Spanish students had a very special guest: Dr. Dahee Ahn, a lecturer... Read more 

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Grade 10 Art Museum Trip  [Feb. 5, 2026]
Last week, our Grade 10 MYP Art students spent the day exploring an eclectic... Read more 

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ES Ice Festival Outing  [Feb. 3, 2026]
Last weekend, many of our TCIS Elementary families bundled up and headed out... Read more 

January

STEM Art Contest Winner  [Jan. 28, 2026]
We’re excited to celebrate Minsoo, a Grade 11 DP Art HL student, whose work has been... Read more 

KAIAC Championships  [Jan. 27, 2026]
Our Dragons absolutely ROARED at the recent KAIAC Athletics Tournaments... Read more 

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Grade 7 Field Trip  [Jan. 26, 2026]
Our Grade 7 students recently explored the Samsung Museum of Transportation... Read more 

Middle School PBL Showcase  [Jan. 20, 2026]
At the end of last semester, our Middle School students took center stage in the... Read more 

ES Coal Delivery Trip  [Jan. 16, 2026]
Just before the Christmas Break, our elementary students took part in something truly... Read more 

Students of Distinction Q2  [Jan. 14, 2026]
Just before our Winter Break, TCIS proudly recognized a group of students in our... Read more 

External STEM Awards  [Jan. 12, 2026]
We are proud to celebrate two TCIS students whose hard work, creativity, and... Read more 

December

Grand Prize Winner (MOLIT)  [Dec. 11, 2025]
We are incredibly proud to celebrate a TCIS Grade 12 student who has been awarded the... Read more 

TCIS Christmas Bazaar  [Dec. 9, 2025]
This past Saturday, our campus transformed into a festive wonderland for our annual... Read more 

Dorm Spiritual Retreat  [Dec. 4, 2025]
This past weekend, our TCIS boarding community stepped away from the pace of daily... Read more 

HS Fall Play – CLUE  [Dec. 2, 2025]
Last week, the TCIS stage transformed into a twisting hallway of suspense and... Read more 

November

Cultural Pottery Visit  [Nov. 12, 2025]
Our Grade 10 students recently had the privilege of learning slab pottery techniques... Read more 

"The Forces That Shape Us"  [Nov. 6, 2025]
Our Grade 6 students recently presented their learning from the interdisciplinary unit... Read more 

October

"Sipping Sustainably" Unit [Oct. 28, 2025]
Last week, our Grade 7 students brought learning to life in a most inspiring way – with a... Read more 

APAC Volleyball at TCIS [Oct. 23, 2025]
TCIS is honored to host this year’s APAC Girls Volleyball Tournament, bringing... Read more 

Reading Under the Stars [Oct. 22, 2025]
There’s something magical about stories shared under an open sky—and last week... Read more 

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DP Art Trip to Seoul [Oct. 21, 2025]
Our DP Visual Arts students recently traveled to Bukchon Hanok Village and the... Read more 

The image shows three individuals standing on a stage in front of a backdrop with the "Learn. Love. Lead" logo. The individuals appear to be dressed formally, with the two men wearing suits and the woman wearing a long dress.

MYP Certificate Ceremony [Oct. 16, 2025]
This week, we celebrated a special milestone as students received their official IB MYP... Read more 

Students of Distinction Q1 [Oct. 14, 2025]
This quarter, we take time to recognize students who have demonstrated exceptional... Read more 

ES Chuseok Celebration [Oct. 1, 2025]
Elementary students gathered for an afternoon of celebration to welcome the Chuseok...  Read more 

September

Secondary SEW Kick-off [Sept. 29, 2025]
This morning, our Secondary School kicked off Spiritual Emphasis Week (SEW)—three... Read more 

Fall Community Cookout [Sept. 25, 2025]
This past weekend, our TCIS family came together for the annual Community Cookout...  Read more 

Grade 6 Photo Feedback [Sept. 23, 2025]
Our Grade 6 students recently hosted a unique feedback session as part of their...  Read more 

NYU Visits TCIS [Sept. 19, 2025]
This week, we were pleased to welcome New York University (NYU) to our campus to...  Read more 

Merit Scholarship Awards [Sept. 18, 2025]
We are proud to announce this year’s recipients of the TCIS BOT Merit Scholarship...  Read more 

Grade 11 Mountain Retreat [Sept. 15, 2025]
Last week, our Grade 11 students carried on a special TCIS tradition: the Junior...  Read more 

TCIS Tennis Invitational [Sept. 12, 2025]
We are so excited to host the first-ever international "TCIS Tennis Invitational...  Read more 

Gr8 Urban Farm Field Trip [Sept. 10, 2025]
Last week, our Grade 8 students stepped outside the classroom and into the world of...  Read more 

Grades 9&10 Retreat  [Sept. 8, 2025]
To kick off the new academic year, our Grade 9 and 10 students spent two days and one...  Read more 

Assembly Awards #1  [Sept. 5, 2025]
This week, we are proud to recognize some outstanding students for their...  Read more 

Grade 8 Canoe Trip  [Sept. 3, 2025]
Last week, our Grade 8 students took to the water for a day of learning, teamwork, and...  Read more 

High School Clubs Fair  [Sept. 1, 2025]
Last Friday, our high school came together for the annual Clubs & Activities Fair!...  Read more 

August

Computer Dissecting  [Aug , 29 2025]
In a poignant hands-on experience, our novice computer science students went...  Read more 

ES Learning Commons  [Aug , 27 2025]
Step into the TCIS Learning Commons, and you’ll find a space alive with curiosity...  Read more 

Gr.7 Water Safety/First Aid  [Aug , 26 2025]
What does it mean to prepare students for the world beyond the classroom? At TCIS...  Read more 

Gr 6 Outdoor Program Intro  [Aug , 12 2025]
This past weekend, our Grade 6 students launched into their first Overnight Outdoor...  Read more