Sixth graders will create a contemporary movement piece in three suites. They will turn American literature into movement using 身韵 body-rhythm vocabulary. Sources include Maxine Hong Kingston’s The Woman Warrior. No narration, no set….
Seventh graders will use shadow puppetry to take 成语 — four-character idioms — and stage the old stories to be set in modern times.
Eighth graders will use documentary theater to create an origin story built from real interviews with founders, alumni, and our greater community.
CAIS was proud to celebrate Graduation 2026 for 42 outstanding Firedragons. Head of School Jeff Bissell’s commencement speech for the Class of 2026 honored the achievements of both the students…
Our CAIS community came together for an unforgettable ShowCAIS 2026 Gala — a joyful evening celebrating connection, generosity, and our shared commitment to making a CAIS education accessible to more…
We are thrilled to celebrate another stellar year of high school admissions for the CAIS Class of 2026! This year, our graduates are spreading their wings across the City like…
Dear CAIS Community, On behalf of the Board of Trustees, it is my honor and joy to announce the appointment of Dr. Kaili Hwang as the next Head of School…
Many of the conversations I have had with CAIS parents in recent months have revolved around the topics of change and continuity. Moving to our campus has created opportunities for…
CAIS Theater Club wrapped up its 2026 season last weekend with two performances of The Gum San Trilogy. This was the culmination of almost a year’s worth of work, starting…
Cultivating Kids’ Creativity: A Conversation with Newbery Medal–Winning Author Dave Eggers CAIS is proud to be hosting the spring SPEAK event featuring Newbery Award-winning author Dave Eggers. Tuesday, April 28…
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