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

By Matt Bailey & Worthing Bailey Our Varsity Cross Country team competed in Yokohama, Japan this past weekend in the AISA tournament. Eight boys and eight girls competed in a 5K on the first day of the competition. Over 90% of students reported their times (included in the video below) as their personal best. Coach Daniels told the students she was "extremely proud of them and that they should also be very proud of themselves." On the second day, students also ran a 5K but t

By Noah Lindsey & Matt Bailey Eryk Michael Smith, the creator and host of the Formosa Files  podcast, delivered a presentation today to...

by Matt Bailey Head of School, Jim Laney has announced he will be leaving the school at the end of the 2025–2026 academic year to take on...

By Jay Cheung, Grade 11 The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is known for its rigorous curriculum and demanding...

Following up on our story from last week, the results have been announced. Grade 6: Abbie Ho, Audrey Chen, Max Lu, Sun Kim, Alison Chiu...

Opinion by Donggeon Kim, Grade 11 Today, we seem to look back at conflict-ridden eras of history, a notable and recent one being the Cold...

By Ameerah Browne, Grade 7 The hallways are buzzing with excitement as our middle school student council, or STUCO, elections get...

By Belle Ng, Gillian Chen, Owen Tsui and Steve Chen

By Matt Bailey On Wednesday, the new Student Council for the 2025-2026 school year was announced to the high school student body during...

By Matt Bailey A proposal to grant seniors the use of the school's elevator as a special privilege has been officially denied by Ms....

By Noah Lindsay In this article, I will assume the role of a critic and just one voice of the greater student body. My aim is to amplify...

By Matt Bailey mbailey@kas.tw Students at KAS returned to campus last week to a new landscape of rules and routines, including a...