Fall Play, October Newsletter, High School Night

Little Women: Then and Now
The YHIS and YIA Drama Departments are pleased to present this year's fall play, Little Women: Then and Now, on Friday and Saturday, November 27–28, 2026, at 7:00 pm in the YHIS Theater. Based on the beloved classic Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, this production tells the classic story of the March sisters through the eyes of four modern school girls as they read the book for a school assignment and learn how themes of family, friendship, and love are truly timeless.

We warmly invite the YHIS community to join us for an evening of theater and enjoy the hard work and creativity of our student performers.

Elementary students will have a chance to watch the drama on Friday, November 27, at 2:00 pm. Interested Secondary students will need to choose which date (Friday or Saturday evening) to attend. The musical is free for students, and tickets for staff and the general public are available at 40 RMB through the QR code by Thursday, November 26, or at the door. If you purchase tickets, you will receive your tickets as you enter the theater. Cast members will receive two free tickets each.

Come support our drama students and celebrate their dedication and talent. We look forward to seeing you there!

PTO Christmas Market
The annual PTO Christmas Market is scheduled for Saturday, December 5, at 12:00 pm. This festive gathering brings our school community together to share the warmth and joy of Christmas.

Staff, students, and families are invited to set up a booth—whether selling crafts, hosting games, or offering food, drinks, or secondhand items—for a fee of 70 RMB. Each booth registrant will receive a festive Christmas-themed apron, tablecloth, and hair clip to enjoy during the event. Take part in the Best Booth Competition for a chance to win prizes awarded to the top three booths!

Register for a booth by Friday, November 27 [Click HERE to register]. Booth registrants will randomly draw their booth locations and make payment at the market. All profits from individual booths will go to their respective owners, who may also choose to donate a portion to a school-adopted charity. The PTO will also contribute a significant portion of its fundraising proceeds to the charity.

One of the highlights of the event will be our charity raffle draw. More information will be shared in the coming weeks.

Christmas Decoration
Christmas is just around the corner, and we’re excited to continue our cherished school tradition of decorating the campus for Christmas. We would like to invite parents to help add festive Christmas cheer to the 1st-floor lobby, 2nd-floor library, 3rd-floor Collaboration Space, and 4th-floor auditorium stage. If you’d like to volunteer and help spread the holiday spirit on Thursday, November 26, from 8:30 to 12:00, please complete the survey to sign up. Let’s make this season a joyful celebration together!

Parent ID Card
Parents who drop off and pick up their child may enter the campus during drop-off and pick-up times. The guards will let you in when you present your parent ID card. To obtain a card, please refer to registration instruction and apply for a parent ID card.

For campus access outside of drop-off/pick-up times, please continue to contact Parent Liaisons Mrs. Jenny Kim or Mrs. Winnie Zhang for approval.

Shark Times - October 2026
The Student Newspaper Club is pleased to announce the release of the October edition of Shark Times! The student journalists have worked hard to keep you informed about the highlights of the month and bring you engaging stories and interviews. Please click HERE to view the newspaper.

LifePlus Teacher Conference
The annual LifePlus Teacher Conference is scheduled for Thursday-Saturday, November 19-21. The school will be closed for students, and staff will spend extended time in professional development meetings.

ECC Pumpkin Decorating Event
Our ECC families are invited to join us for a fun-filled pumpkin-decorating celebration on Friday, November 13, at 2:30 pm, in the 4th-floor auditorium. Parents and children will enjoy creating together, sharing laughter, and celebrating the fall season as part of our ECC community.

Elementary Chinese Singing Contest
Our elementary Chinese students are busy preparing for the Chinese Singing Contest. Through music, students develop their Chinese pronunciation, become familiar with the rhythm of the language, and enjoy learning in an engaging way. As they prepare for the stage, students are also building confidence and learning to challenge themselves.

The final will take place on November 17 in the 4th-floor auditorium. We warmly invite you to join us and cheer on our young performers!

TIANMUN
TIANMUN is a three-day United Nations simulation for G8-12 hosted by Tianjin International School (TIS). Students from schools all over China will work together to develop and debate innovative solutions to current world issues. TIANMUN is scheduled for November 12-14, and this year's theme is Concord through Discourse.

High School Stuco Night
The High School Student Council will be hosting an evening of activities on Wednesday, November 18, from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. They have prepared a variety of fun and engaging activities for students to enjoy. We look forward to seeing our high school students come together for an evening of fun and fellowship!