CONNECTING OUR COMMUNITY
Advancing HKIS
The role of the Advancement Office is to connect, inspire and build support for HKIS among our current community as well as our global alumni network. Our offices' core functions are Marketing & Communications, Alumni Relations, Development, and Community & Parent Engagement.
We thrive on telling the HKIS story and highlighting the incredible things happening in our community among our students, faculty, and alumni. And, we strive to deliver dynamic communications and programs as well as providing various engagement opportunities to build a committed and supportive community at HKIS.
The HKIS Advancement team after a successfully executed Tree Lighting Ceremony. From left, top row first: Grace Chen, Heath Hignight, Timothy Loo, Lina Doo, Hillary Sandeen, Debbie Ky, Noel Leung, Ceci Lau, Carrie Chen. (not pictured: Anita Lam)
In Case You Missed It!
In the News
We’ve had an award-winning year at HKIS and are thrilled about the recognition that the school received for its steadfast commitment to its mission and vision. Please visit our News & Media Page to see some of the highlights and awards.
Olympic Recap
Watch the interview with HKIS Winter Olympian Sidney Chu ‘17, short track speed skater and Hong Kong Flag Bearer during the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Sidney shares what it took to realize his dream and finally make it to the Olympics in his interview with Alumnus Emil Cheung ‘07, a TV sportscaster in Hong Kong.
A Fond Farewell
Enjoy our 'Toast our Teachers' tribute for long serving faculty members who retired in June 2022, co-hosted by the HKIS Alumni Office and the HK Chapter Alumni Association Board. See Janet Taylor, Tim Gavlik, Sharon Leung, Lauren Fine, Meredith Haskins, Meredith McGarrity, Christy Dratz and Linda Chan be tested on their knowledge of HKIS history and fun facts with our terrific moderator, Bloomberg anchor Yvonne Man ‘05.
Listen Up
Listen to our Dragonwaves podcasts featuring former longtime High School and Lower Primary School Principal and Head of School, Jim Handrich talk about “What Makes HKIS Special” and hear from several other alumni including Vincent Li ‘73, Bonnie Pratt ‘92 with Leontine Chuang ‘93, Tyler Kusonoki ‘03 and Kevin Kusonoki ‘08, and Ella Hurworth ‘18.
Thank You, Desmond!
Our 2022 'Bob Christian Alumnus of the Year' recipient Desmond Chu '91 was featured in our special Graduation Issue 2022 for his inspiring work along with the celebration for the Class of 2022.
Making Connections
We’re grateful for our Alumni Connections and the valuable insights, mentoring and networking opportunities that our alumni provide for our students and young alumni. Thanks to Rachel Sih ‘18, Chris Lim ‘19, Calvin Zau ‘19, Krish Shah ‘20, Selena Sun ‘21 and Anthea Wong ‘21 who participated in our Alumni University Panel in October to share valuable lessons and advice on choosing the right university and how to adjust to college life overseas.