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🎭🎶 Grade 8 Interdisciplinary Unit: Identity Through the Arts 🎨✍️ In this Grade 8 IDU, students explored how personal identity can be expressed through music, performance, and visual art. By creating and analyzing self-memoirs, students shared authentic experiences and perspectives while developing their voices as artists and writers. Planned and taught collaboratively by our Grade 8 Arts and Language & Literature teachers, this interdisciplinary unit encouraged creativity, reflection, and meaningful connections across subjects—showing how powerful storytelling can be when different disciplines come together. #KASDragons #Grade8IDU #InterdisciplinaryLearning #StudentVoice #ArtsIntegration

🫀 Biology in Action: Heart Dissection Lab 🧬 In Biology class, students explored how substances are transported in living organisms by comparing mammals, fish, and plants. To deepen their understanding of the human body, students investigated a pig’s heart, closely examining its structures and how each part is adapted to support its function. By engaging multiple senses through hands-on learning, students were able to strengthen their understanding and make meaningful connections between structure and function—because learning truly sticks when it’s experienced, not just observed. #KASDragons #BiologyInAction #HandsOnLearning #ScienceLab

🌱 Grade 8 Community Project Exhibition 🌱 The Grade 8 Community Project gives our students the opportunity to advocate for causes they truly care about. Through this exhibition, students proudly shared their work with friends, parents, and the KAS community—showcasing how their ideas and actions led to real, meaningful change. We extend our sincere thanks to Mr. Kolas, Dr. Hsieh, and Mr. De Dios for their guidance, encouragement, and support throughout the project, helping students turn passion into impact. A special thank you as well to the PTA for their help in making this exhibition possible. We are incredibly proud of our Grade 8 students for using their voices to make a difference. 💙 #KASDragons #CommunityProject #StudentVoice #ServiceLearning #KASMiddleSchool

🏀 Varsity Basketball Season Heating Up 🏀 Our Varsity Boys and Girls have been bringing the intensity on the court this season, and this week is extra special as we celebrate Senior Night. ✨ Tonight, we honor Casper, Arthur, and Spencer with the Varsity Boys. ✨ Next Monday, it’s the Varsity Girls’ turn as we celebrate Cindia, Rene, Sonia, Worthing, and Tiffany. Come out, cheer loud, and join us in recognizing the dedication, leadership, and memories these athletes have given to KAS. 🐉 #KASDragons #VarsityBasketball #SeniorNight #KASSports

❄️ FLP Winter Internships | Part 3 ❄️ As part of our Future Leaders Program, KAS students continued gaining real-world experience across diverse professional settings during the winter break. At CrossFit x Ray, students observed coaching sessions, supported daily gym operations, and gained insight into the business side of fitness. 🏋️ With KAISD, students explored studio-based design work, shadowed designers, and contributed to small-scale projects. 🧑‍💻 At the Sports Development Bureau, students helped plan, film, and produce interview content during the Fubon Marathon—experiencing sports media and event promotion firsthand. 🏃🏻🏃🏻‍♂️ Each placement challenged students to learn by doing, building confidence, adaptability, and practical skills beyond the classroom. #KASDragons #FutureLeadersProgram #WinterInternships #ExperientialLearning

Welcome back, KAS 💛 After winter break, it’s so good to see our campus full again. The smiles in the hallways, the classroom chatter, and the familiar routines remind us how special this community is. We’re excited to begin a new semester together—and look forward to all the learning, events, and meaningful moments waiting for us in the months ahead. #FirstDayBack #高雄美國學校

🏅 KAS Fun Day Highlights 🎉 To wrap up last semester, our students came together for KAS Fun Day, proudly representing their houses and competing in a series of fun, energetic games. It was a great way to celebrate teamwork, school spirit, and the friendships that make our community so special. School is back in 3 days, and we’re excited to welcome everyone back for a new semester of learning! 💙❤️ #KASDragons #KASFunDay #SchoolSpirit #HousePride #StudentLife #BackToSchool #高雄美國學校

❄️ Winter Internship Spotlight | Part 2 ❄️ KAS students continued their Future Leaders Program by exploring careers in public service, culture, and hospitality through hands-on experiences. Students worked alongside Legislator Huang Jie and Councilor Lin, conducting research, assisting with events, and observing city council sessions to better understand civic leadership. Others guided visitors at Jiu Zhen Nan Pastry History Center, sharing Han Bing culture in both Chinese and English, while some gained behind-the-scenes insight into the hospitality industry at Just Sleep Hotel. These real-world experiences helped students build confidence, communication skills, and a deeper connection to their community. #KASDragons #FutureLeadersProgram #WinterInternship #ExperientialLearning