Dragon Drop News | 2025-2026
A recap of what's been happening at TCIS through social media
Seung-hyun Kim Feature Story
[June 12, 2026]
As higher education becomes increasingly global, students are looking beyond traditional destinations and exploring new pathways to university and career success. A recent article published by The Korea Times examines a growing trend among some of Korea's highest-achieving engineering students: choosing leading universities in China for opportunities in research, technology, artificial intelligence, and innovation.
The student featured is TCIS senior Kim Seung-hyun. His inclusion reflects the kind of globally minded thinking that characterizes many TCIS graduates as they explore opportunities across an increasingly interconnected world.
May
65th Senior Graduation [May 28, 2026]
Generations of students have walked across the stage carrying not only... Read more
Elementary Arts Night [May 21, 2026]
Last Friday evening, our Elementary students took the stage for the Dragon Arts... Read more
TCIS Hosts 34th I-Fest [May 19, 2026]
With beautiful weather and a campus full of energy, families, students, alumni... Read more
Endangered Animal Project [May 15, 2026]
Yesterday afternoon, our Grade 3 students proudly shared their learning with... Read more
TOK Exhibition [May 8, 2026]
Yesterday, our TCIS learning community had the opportunity to experience the TOK... Read more
April
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
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
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
Rocket Cars & PBL Showcase [Mar. 25, 2026]
Speed, creativity, and discovery all came together in an unforgettable CO₂ Rocket Car & ... Read more
Elementary Athletics Day [Mar. 24, 2026]
There’s something special about a field full of laughter, movement, and shared... Read more
ES Weekend Outing - March [Mar. 23, 2026]
This past Saturday, our TCIS Elementary families set out on another special monthly... Read more
TCIS Merit Scholarships [Mar. 19, 2026]
We believe that excellence is not only measured by achievement, but by the character... Read more
ES Visiting Author: Tad Hills [Mar. 11, 2026]
Earlier this week, our TCIS Elementary School students enjoyed a wonderful and... Read more
NJHS Induction Ceremony [Mar. 13, 2026]
On Tuesday, TCIS proudly welcomed a new group of middle school students into the... Read more
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
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
Grade 10 Art Museum Trip [Feb. 5, 2026]
Last week, our Grade 10 MYP Art students spent the day exploring an eclectic... Read more
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
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
DP Art Trip to Seoul [Oct. 21, 2025]
Our DP Visual Arts students recently traveled to Bukchon Hanok Village and the... Read more
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