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CAIS “Stampede” Celebrating Year of the Horse at SF CNY Parade

Each year CAIS’s fantastic Family School Alliance (FSA) organizes our community’s involvement in the San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade. Our very own “stampede” of CAIS parents and students of…

Mar 08, 2026

CAIS Gallops into the Year of the Horse with Mass Greeting

Held once again in the Ang Athletic Center, Mass Greeting 2026 on Thursday, February 12 capped off a week of spectacular activities focused on Chinese traditions celebrating the Lunar New Year. Students and faculty were…

Feb 12, 2026

Board Announces Start of Search as Head of School Jeff Bissell Announces He Will Complete Tenure at CAIS in June 2027

Having led CAIS with vision, heart, wisdom, and wit since 2010 (more than 1/3 of the school’s history!), Jeff Bissell is now giving the community the gift of time in announcing…

Nov 19, 2025

Halloween Caps Off First Ever All School Spirit Week

Beginning with a stealthy “Underground Spirit Week” by Faculty and Staff the week prior, the community launched into five days of themed fun that culminated in our traditional Halloween Parade…

Oct 31, 2025

When the Students Can Become the Teachers

Each spring fifth and eighth graders’ Chinese proficiency levels are assessed using the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI). Our Chinese Program Leadership Team (below) shared this year’s thrilling results showing that 87% of the…

Oct 21, 2025

Happy Mid-Autumn Moon Festival! 中秋节快乐 Zhōng Qiū Jié Kuài Lè!

In Chinese, we often cite this timeless words of the poet Su Shi (1076) during the Mid-Autumn Festival: “但愿人长久, 千里共婵娟.” Though we may be far apart, I wish you lasting…

Oct 06, 2025

Golden Gate Youth Philharmonic Now at CAIS

As part of CAIS’s commitment to enhance our performing arts offerings, support partnerships with high-caliber youth-serving organizations in the greater Bay Area, and find new and diverse ways to increase…

Sep 22, 2025

Introducing Middle School Chamber Ensembles

As part of CAIS’s commitment to enhance our performing arts programming and find new and exciting ways to increase access to the Arts for our students, we are thrilled to…

Sep 08, 2025

Little Firedragons Playgroup for Parents and Children Ages 1-3 Starts this Summer!

与您的宝贝一同沉浸在中文的美妙世界里。Get a taste of Mandarin immersion alongside your little one. This summer, CAIS introduces the Little Firedragons Playgroup for parents and children ages 1-3. Dates: July 29 and 31, August 5,…

Jul 17, 2025

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…

May 18, 2025