Here are some of the ways we learned and served that made us smile in the Secondary School this year! Look through the Midde and High School highlights.

The HKIS Dual Language Immersion Pathway was years in the making. Now, countless hours of research and planning have come to fruition in an innovative approach to living in languages.

Enjoy this Q&A with Dean McLachlan, our Primary School Activities & Athletics Coordinator leader who has spent 27 exciting years at HKIS.

At HKIS, the goal is that by the time students get to high school, struggling with a problem becomes familiar and challenging in a satisfying way.

This year, over 30 James A. Handrich Service Leadership Endowed Fund Recipients received a grant for work on service projects–more than three times the number of projects in previous years!

This year, the Advancement Office had the pleasure of reconnecting with our incredible alumni, former faculty, and staff around the globe on the Dragons World Tour 2025.

We are thrilled to announce that Amar Bhardwaj '16 has been named the HKIS Alum of the Year! He is recognized for his exceptional achievements both professionally and in the community.

Earlier this year, HKIS announced the appointment of a new Chief Operating Officer Mr. Derek Kalinauskas. Derek will carry the torch from Joy Okazaki who is retiring after an impactful 23 years of service.

As we say farewell to Geoff Heney, our hearts are sad, but we can’t help but be joyful as we think about him walking through the crowds. He is truly a rockstar, and we will miss him dearly.

As Hong Kong International School marks its 60th anniversary, the community gathers around a single, resonant theme: Timeless. More than a reflection on longevity, “Timeless” speaks to the enduring principles that have guided HKIS since its founding—and continue to shape its future.

We honor the faculty and staff who are departing HKIS year after decades of service. See the list to know who to say goodbye to for now, until we see you later!

After 29 incredible years at Hong Kong International School, Ms. Dee Mulligan is preparing to retire, leaving behind a legacy that’s truly cellebratory!

A message to our graduates from HKIS High School Principal Aimmie Kellar, presentated at the commencement ceremony on Friday, May 30, 2025.

“What distinguishes the greatest leaders of our time is that success is very rarely a goal for them, it’s a byproduct of other goals they have.” See the recipients of the Awards & Recognition.

Service is at the heart of the HKIS Mission. That's why our school offers numerous opportunities for students of all ages to make a difference.

A high school student and counselor share practical advice on the college application process.

As is tradition at HKIS, we honored our newsworthy graduating class with this advertisement in the South China Morning Post newspaper on their graduation day.

A few final words and excerpts from graduate speeches- notable words from the departing seniors and a faculty farewell from Kevin McCaughey.

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