Noah (Grade 12) conducts an interview with Ms. Clark, covering essential things about her experience at KAS as she prepares to leave the following year.

by Emily Liu (Grade 9) Watch the video report here.

by Noah Lindsey, Grade 12 KAS Middle School Principal Chelsea Armstrong announced yesterday on Instagram that her next position will be in Mexico City. Ms. Armstrong will take on the role of Middle School Principal at the American School Foundation (ASF). Established in 1888 and recognized as the oldest American school in the world. “I'm excited to be in Latin America. I'm hoping to improve my Spanish and eat lots of tacos,” she said. Earlier this year, Ms. Armstrong announce

by Raysen Dewar, Amy Ryu, Alexandra Varemaki, Zoe Hwang and Owen Tsui (Grade 9) Watch the report here.

by Matt Bailey In an email sent to everyone on Friday afternoon, the replacement for Mr. Laney introduced himself. Paul Ducharme is the incoming Head of School and will officially begin at the start of the next year school year. Paul Ducharme, his wife, Sarah with their two children: Grace (25 years old) and Eva (23 years old) In his introductory communication, Mr. Ducharme acknowledged the existing strengths of the school. He recognized teachers for their work in teaching, f

by Haru Shih (Grade 9) What started with a gold medal at the national IEYI [ International Exhibition for Young Inventors ] competition soon spiraled into an international adventure filled with unexpected victories, mishaps, and a muddy encounter—all thanks to an opportunity to represent our school and country in Germany.  After securing gold nationally, the thought of competing abroad seemed daunting. When the chance to go to Germany arose, our initial reaction was a mix of

by Jonathan Chen (Grade 11) Read article here.

by Matt Bailey The annual PTA Fall Festival stepped up its game this year, transforming the outdoor courts into a hub of basketball action. The excitement was fueled by a special appearance from four celebrated players of the Taiwan National Team: Gu Maoweijoa, Cheng Li, Wang Luxian, and Ta-Yuan Kuan. These professional athletes didn't just attend the event—they jumped right into the competition, participating in the three-point contest and later coaching student teams throug

by Benjamin Lo (Grade 9) In recent weeks, U.S. President Donald Trump has dramatically escalated the United States’ pressure on Venezuela, confirming that he has authorized CIA operations within Venezuela and even suggested actions such as ground invasion. The U.S. president has accused Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro of narcotics trafficking and sending Venezuelan prisoners into the United States. However, actions taken by the U.S. President mirrors a much longer history

by Jonathan Chen, Grade 11 Read the story here.

by Matt Bailey The Kaohsiung American School (KAS) community is celebrating a spectacular victory after the Grade 8 boys' soccer team crushed the competition on Saturday, traveling to Morrison Academy Taipei (MAT) and securing their second consecutive first-place finish in the TISSA tournament. The Dragons went undefeated in every single match, leaving no doubt about their supremacy on the pitch. This talented squad, featuring several players from the Kaohsiung Attackers club

By Alexandra Varemaki, Grade 9 On October 31, 2025. From 6:00 to 8:00 pm, the KAS Student Council hosted a fantastic Halloween Haunted House event at the backstage area of the auditorium. The event was one of the most exciting activities of the season, and it truly brought out the spooky and Halloween spirit from everyone. For an entire week before the event, all StuCo members worked hard after school to design and prepare the haunted house. From setting up the creepy props a

By Haru Shih (Grade 9) To watch the video report go here.

by Worthing Bailey, Grade 12 Watch video report here.

by Matt Bailey The Boys' Varsity Soccer team secured the silver medal this past Saturday at the TISSA Tournament, hosted by MAC in Taichung . The team executed a high-level performance throughout the day, earning their spot in the championship final. Last year, they finished in the 6th spot, so this is a significant improvement. “Really proud of the boys this season for their hard work and perseverance. No one expected us to finish so high in the podium and we proved them wro

By Amy Ryu & Alexandra Varemaki, Grade 9 Excitement is building as the Middle School TISSA Soccer Tournament happens this weekend. Teams from international schools across Taiwan are gearing up for a weekend packed with intense competition and dedicated teamwork. Our very own Middle School Soccer Teams have been logging countless hours after school, sharpening their passes, improving their shots, and bolstering their teamwork and communication. To capture the buzz leading up t

By Jay Cheung, Grade 11 On October 29, 2025, the 9th Grade IDU Exhibition took place. And boy…was it a wild one. From 12:00-12:40, 9th graders were proselytizers (people spreading religion) for 17 different religions, trying to convince 10th, 11th, and 12th graders to convert to their religion (putting in a paper vote, each voter got 3 votes).  Now, how did they convince people to join their religion? Mostly incentives (Candy, Birthday hats, potatoes, and more, making it almo

by Worthing Bailey, Grade 12 We have teamed up with The Kaohsiung Times to provide stories for their Youth section. Our first video report discussing use of AI in education by Worthing Bailey was posted this past weekend.

by Emily Liu, Grade 9 It’s time to bring out your creativity, energy, and school spirit because this week is all about dressing up, having fun, and making memories with your friends. Each day has its own unique theme, so get your outfits ready and show off your best looks! Start your Monday off with style! We’re kicking off Spirit Week with Performative Monday, a day to show off your most aesthetic and trendy look. Think matcha drinks, wired headphones, tote bags, and cozy v

by Amy Ryu & Alexandra Varemaki, Grade 9 The cafeteria transformed into a dazzling display of chance and excitement on September 26, as the Student Council hosted its annual Homecoming event. This year’s theme, “Casino Night,” was a high-stakes success, bringing a unique blend of glamour and exciting competition. Led by the 2025-2026 Student Council , the night was a flurry of activity from the moment students walked through the doors. Guests were immediately issued chips, wh