Friday, 6 March 2026 | N-162526

Steadfast Hope in a Season of Rain

The semester continues with a steady pace, but we are mindful that many across the globe are facing seasons of deep conflict and trial. In times of global uncertainty, we find that our resilience does not come from our own strength, but from being anchored in the steadfastness of Christ. While the world around us may feel turbulent, He remains our 'ever-present help.' May Christ be the anchor of our hope.

HIGHLIGHTS

Camp Week and FLAG Week

High School FLAG Week

Middle School Camp Week

What an incredible week of spiritual emphasis! While our High School students attended FLAG (Forever Learning About God) Week, our Primary and Middle School students headed out for Camp Week.

This time was a powerful time of bonding and exploring God’s Word in nature. We saw amazing engagement as students applied Biblical truths through hands-on activities and devotionals. Thank you for your prayers—we are so grateful for the transformative moments our students shared together! See the photos and recap videos.

Lower Primary School Camp Week

Upper Primary School Camp Week

High School Formal: Red Carpet Edition

We are so proud of our team for putting together an unforgettable High School Formal! Our students looked stunning as they stepped onto the red carpet for a night of fine dining, dancing, and non-stop fun. Check out these amazing photos from the evening!

High School Formal Photos

StickCraft: a CAS Project

Grade 11 Students, Harry Chang, Marco Lam, and Thirak Yim created affordable STEAM kits for under-resourced children in Cambodia. These kits, using chopsticks and 3D-printed custom joints, function like a modular building system—similar to LEGO—allowing students to build their own engineering projects.

"It was awesome to see the kids in Dangkao start building with the kits right away. We wanted to make sure these tools were actually useful for their classes, and seeing them jump into the projects was the best part of the whole trip."

The team developed and donated these kits to a public school in a landfill community in Dangkao to provide essential hands-on learning opportunities where they are needed most. A huge thanks to Mr. Phifer, who helped them out to fabricate custom components for the kits using the school’s 3D printer.

ACADEMICS

Parent-Teacher Meetings

DATE: Thursday 12 March, 2026 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm.
EARLY DISMISSAL: School will conclude at 12:00 pm on Thursday.
This is to allow staff to be available for meetings; there will be no classes in the afternoon.

During the Parent-Teacher Meetings, teachers will be sharing about what students have learned in the class, describing the progress in learning, and identifying the next learning steps. Parent Teacher Meetings are an excellent opportunity to discuss how best to support your child/young person in learning, in partnership with us here at HOPE.

Booking Meetings

Bookings for both Primary and Secondary students will be facilitated through the Booked website. This allows you to book in with multiple teachers (if necessary), at times that suit you within our staff availability window.
BOOKINGS OPEN ON: Monday, 9 March 2026 at 8:00 am
BOOKINGS CLOSE ON: Wednesday, 11 March, 2026 at 12:00 pm
You will receive an email with login information prior to bookings opening.

Extracurricular Clubs

Thank you to everyone who signed up for our extracurricular clubs! By now you should have received a confirmation email. Please keep in mind that clubs run from Monday, March 9th through Friday, May 15th. All the clubs will be charged in the March invoice.

Trial Period: There is a two-week trial period once clubs begin. If a student wishes to withdraw during the trial, please notify the club leader or the Academic Office as soon as possible. A partial fee for the trial period will be included in your next invoice.

Model United Nations to Singapore

Six students from HOPE are heading to Singapore for the Yale MUN conference from March 12–15. It is an incredible opportunity for them to engage with global issues and develop a broader worldview. We are so proud of their hard work—please keep them in your prayers for a safe and successful trip!

HOPE Academic Journal

The HOPE Academic Journal is a student-driven publication that aims to feature relevant and outstanding academic works of Secondary Students every semester. The HOPE Academic Journal not only celebrates the achievements of our current students but also serves to inspire younger kids by showing what is possible when they apply themselves to their studies and research.

This Semester’s Theme: Sustainability

While our upcoming issue will specifically feature a section on Sustainability, we remain open to all content. We encourage you to submit any work you are proud of, regardless of the topic.

What can you submit?

Students and staff are welcome to submit or nominate:

Written Work: Essays, research papers, or creative writing.
Creative Media: Songs, artwork, photos, and videos.
Projects: Notable coursework or ‘paperwork’ of academic merit.

How to Submit

Please send your work to the Committee at: journal@hope.edu.kh

All submissions will be reviewed by the editors and approved by the Oversight Board before publication.

CAMPUS

Upcoming SAT Test

Save the Date! The SAT will be offered at HOPE International School on May 2nd, 2026, open to anyone interested.

The SAT® Suite of Assessments is a standardized test used as an entrance requirement for many Universities in the USA. To register, please visit College Board’s registration page and create a College Board account. Be sure to select HOPE International as your testing site.

For more information on fee waivers, please visit this link. The deadline for this exam is Friday, April 17th. Mark your calendars, and don't miss this opportunity!

Upcoming ACSI-WASC Visit

From March 15–19, we will host a visiting team representing the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Please join us in prayer for a smooth and productive week. While this is a collaborative visit rather than a formal inspection, we look forward to a meaningful experience as we move forward in our accreditation renewal process.

School Fees & Calendar 2026-2027

The 2026-2027 School Calendar and Fee Schedule are now available online. Please visit the links below to stay updated:

Calendar: hope.edu.kh/calendar
School Fees: hope.edu.kh/admissions

Should you have any concerns, please contact the Front Office.

We’ve decluttered our shelves to make room for fresh reads! Help our old books find new homes at the Book Donation Station, located on campus starting this Monday.

How it works: Grab a book, pay, and go.
The deal: Only 50 cents now!
The cause: All proceeds go directly back to our school library.

Located by Sahakom.

Happy reading!

COMMUNITY

Volunteer Spotlight

HOPE’s mission would not be possible without the incredible people serving behind the scenes. This month, we are shining a spotlight on Eunbi Hwang and Emily Ecklund. Both Eunbi and Emily have poured their time, heart, and energy into our community, and we are so grateful for their commitment.

This school community is so blessed with your service!

Next on the Calendar

Monday, March 9

First day of Extracurricular Clubs
Booking for Parent-Teacher Meetings Opens

Tuesday, March 10

Kouprey Day | Sports Team Photo Day @ Primary Court

Wednesday, March 11

Booking for Parent-Teacher Meetings Closes

Thursday, March 12

Early Dismissal | Half-Day of School (12:00 pm)
Parent-Teacher Meetings starting at 1:00 pm

Friday, March 13

Lunchtime Live Performance @ Park Plaza

Saturday, March 14

High School Football Grading Tournaments

March 15-19

ACSI-WASC Accreditation Visit

See full Calendar

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Job Openings

Spread the news and pray that the Lord will send new, passionate staff members to serve this wonderful community. Visit hope.edu.kh/jobs

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Admissions Open

We have a few openings at HOPE and we would love to welcome more missional families into our community. If you know someone who would love to be a part of HOPE, please have them contact Admissions soon to secure their place. We can't wait to see our community grow! hope.edu.kh/admissions

Yearbook Sponsorship!

See complete proposal

The Yearbook Team is hard at work on this year’s edition, and we want to make sure it is affordable for every student. We are looking for sponsors who would like to advertise their business in our pages.

If you or someone you know is interested in a sponsorship opportunity, please share this proposal or contact Hector Anica at hector.anica@hope.edu.kh.

Take time to pray for...

David and Jessica Sundaram
ACSI visiting team members
- Mike Lucero, Wesley School, Indonesia
- Stacy Colwell, Chiang Rai International Christian School, Thailand
- Leighton Helwig, Faith Academy, The Philippines
- Yohanes Soeharto, Mountainview Christian School, Indonesia
- Tressa White, Dalat International School, Malaysia