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Featured Firedragons

Whether at CAIS or beyond, our Firedragons are great exemplars of the CAIS mission and core values. On this page, we share a virtual scrapbook of posts about students and alumni accomplishments.


  • Forever Firedragon Mary Powell Recipient of Inaugural Heart of CAIS Award
    The Heart of CAIS Award was created to honor individuals who embody the spirit, values, and enduring impact of this community. It’s only fitting that the very first recipient is former Board Chair Mary Powell. Since starting on the Board of Trustees in 2013, Mary Powell has been a guiding light at CAIS—a visionary leader,…
  • SF Mayor Honors CAIS Student Changemaker
    CAIS is proud to share the spectacular news that SF Mayor Daniel Lurie announced seventh grader Lottie N. as the city’s first ever AAPI Youth Changemaker Award winner. This honor recognized Lottie for her distinct impact through community service. Upon learning of the announcement, eighth grade Chinese teacher Sisi Zheng, who is one of the faculty sponsors for Lottie’s CAIS…
  • Katrina Soo Hoo ’99 – Becoming Your Best Self
    Katrina Soo Hoo graduated from CAIS in 1999 and has since become a graphic designer specializing in motion design and animation. Keep an eye out for her work in the CAIS Strategic Vision – she created the Firedragon illustrations that represent CAIS’s core values! Q: How did you get your start in art? What did the road to becoming a graphic…