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Kozak Korner #01. August 14th, 2026

| Director's Message

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Welcome Back, KIS Community!

As we open the doors for another year at Kyiv International School, I wanted to share my excitement to be rejoining this school community.

To our returning families and staff,  welcome back! To those joining KIS for the first time, we hope you will find KIS a second home! Whatever the road that brought you here, you are now a part of a school community that shows up for each other, learns together, and refuses to let uncertainty define what is possible for our students.

We carry forward the same spirit that has always defined KIS and being a Kozak: curiosity, care, and courage and a commitment to striving towards excellence. 

As we begin the new school year, there are many important details to review and understand. Please take a moment to read these newsletters carefully and stay informed concerning important procedures, upcoming events, and ways to be involved with the school. 

Thank you for trusting us with your children, being a part of our school community, and working with us to help ALL of our students be successful.

I am honored to lead this school alongside you and can't wait to see what we build together this year.

Welcome back, KIS!

Luke Woodruff
luke-woodruff@qsi.org
Head of School

Key Dates

 August - September: 

  • Aug 19 - Open House (9-12)

  • Aug 20 - First Day of School (full day)

  • Aug 24 - Ukraine's Independence Day - no school

  • Aug 31 - Learn Through Play Session 1 Begins

  • Sep 5 - Welcome Back Picnic (Saturday Community Event)

  • Sep 14 - MAP testing begins


School Calendar 2026 - 2027

Event Calendar 2026 - 2027
 

| Welcome Message From The PTO President

 

Dear KIS Families,

Welcome back to a new school year at Kyiv International School! And a very warm welcome to all the new families joining our KIS community. We are so happy to have you with us! 

As the PTO (Parent-Teacher Organization), we are here to bring parents, teachers, and our school community closer together, and to make school life a little more fun, connected, and memorable for our children.

We have lots of exciting things planned for the year ahead: community events, fun activities, celebrations, and a few surprises along the way. We hope these events will give families a chance to meet each other, spend time together, and create some wonderful KIS memories.

Our PTO Shop will also be running throughout the year. By supporting the shop, you are directly helping us raise funds for PTO events, activities, and special gifts and surprises for our students and school community. Every purchase makes a difference!

And, of course, PTO is for everyone. You don’t need to have lots of free time or any special experience to get involved. Whether you can help at an event, share an idea, volunteer for an hour, or simply join us for a school activity - every bit of involvement is valuable and very welcome.

So, if you are a new parent, come and say hello! If you’ve been part of KIS for years, we know you’ll join us again. And if you’ve never been involved with PTO before, this is a perfect time to jump in. 

Looking forward to a wonderful year together, filled with connection, laughter, and lots of great moments for our KIS community!

See you around school!

Warm regards,

Yuliya Angel
PTO President

| New Family Information

QSI Kyiv Information Packet 2026-27

UKRInfoPacket2026-2027 (PDF)

Welcome to Kyiv International School! We are so glad you are here! It can be challenging to navigate all the school procedures and policies, so in In hopes of making your transition easier, please read through the helpful information below. 

KIS wants to make sure you are receiving information and staying informed. Below are all the ways that you can keep up to date with our school:

  • Kozak Korner Newsletter: KIS 

  • Seesaw: this application is used by the Preschool and Elementary. This is the primary communication route for these age-levels. Parents will receive classroom communication from teachers via Seesaw including photos, updates, newsletters, proof of mastery, etc. 

  • Social Media Accounts: if you want to keep up with the whole-school happenings at KIS, consider following us on social media.

  • Parent ID's: If you don’t have one yet, please make sure you have provided the school with your photo and full name. You can then stop by the School Reception to pick up your sticker.

  • Vehicle Registration: See a receptionist to receive your KIS sticker for the front of your vehicle's windshield. 

FAQs

  • Do I need to purchase school supplies before the first day? No need to shop ahead of time. KIS provides all necessary supplies for your child. Teachers may share additional details during the first week of school.
  • My child will be riding the bus. How does transportation work? Pick up and Drop off schedule and information will be shared with families that have requested transportation. If you do not receive an email by August 18th, please contact the transportation coordinator, sergey-snigur@kyiv.qsi.org
  • Is the first day of school a full day or a half day? The first day of school is a full day! Classes begin at 8:30 AM and end at: 4:00 PM.
  • How does school lunch work? Students are welcome to purchase school lunch or bring lunch from home. Sunny Side is our lunch provider and you can contact staff at: admin@sunnyside.com.ua or +38 050 311 71 87.
  • Can I walk my child to their classroom on the first day? We kindly ask parents to drop students off at the front lobby. KIS Staff will be waiting to find students in the morning with signs of classes. 

| Reminder: Term 1 Tuition Payment Deadline

Dear Parents,

This is a friendly reminder that the Term 1 tuition payment due date is approaching.

Please ensure that all outstanding Term 1 school fees are paid by August 21, 2026. You can view your Invoice and Agreement in the Parent Moodle Portal under Family Profile → Invoices & Statements.

Important Banking Information

The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has implemented restrictions on foreign currency transfers to Ukraine from Ukrainian residents. If you are making your tuition payment from an overseas account, please note the following:

  • If the payer is a Ukrainian resident, the payment should be sent using the UAH beneficiary account details (IBAN and SWIFT code) so that the funds can be converted into Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH) by intermediary banks during the transfer process.
  • If the payer is a non-resident of Ukraine, the payment may be sent in foreign currency; however, the receiving bank may request supporting documentation confirming the payer's non-resident status.

If you are unsure which bank details to use for foreign currency payments, please contact the Business Office before initiating the payment.

Security Reminder: KIS has not changed its banking details. If you receive any communication regarding changes to our bank account information, please verify it directly with the Business Office before making any payment.

If you have any questions regarding your invoice or payment, please contact the Business Office at businessoffice@kyiv.qsi.org or +38 (068) 340-72-52.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

Warm regards,
Business Office

| Open House on August 19th

 
KISOpenHouse_19August20261 (PDF)

| Bell Schedule

 
A QSI Kyiv International School elementary bell schedule for 2026-2027 is presented on a light gray background with a subtle wave pattern.
A bell schedule for QSI Kyiv International School for the 2026-2027 academic year is presented on a light gray background with subtle circular patterns.

| Air Raid Siren Procedures

 

Morning Arrival Safety Protocol During Air Alerts

The safety of our entire KIS community is our highest priority. Following overnight or early-morning missile or drone attacks, some staff members may be delayed in reaching campus, which means the school may be temporarily understaffed during morning arrival.

To ensure the safety of every student, please follow the protocol below.

If there is an air raid alert when you arrive at school:

  • Parents must take their child directly to the basement shelter.
  • Please do not leave your child at the Preschool or wait for a teacher to arrive. KIS staff will be in the shelter, where students will be received and supervised.
  • If you arrive after an alert has ended and there is no teacher or staff member in the classroom, please take your child directly to the shelter.

There may be a short delay before all staff members are able to safely return to their usual locations on campus.

Contacting The School During The Air Raid Alert 

If you need to contact the school during an air raid alert, please use the following mobile phone number: +38-067-477-2918 - Reception

End-Of-The-Day Dismissal Safety Protocol During Air Alerts

In case of an air raid at the end of the school day, Middle School/Secondary School students need parent permission to depart from school (elementary students must be signed out by a caregiver/parent). To give your child permission, please follow these steps:

  • Logon to the parent portal on following login page: 

🔗 https://study.kis.net.ua/login/index.php

  • Click on “Family profile”
  •   Click on “Permission to leave” on left vertical menu
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  • Click on “Grant” next to desired child name.

    Your request are registered.

    Please keep in mind the following:

    ✅ Permission to leave request must be made in advance.
    ✅ Permission to leave persists until revoked by parents.
    ✅ By giving permission to leave you are also consenting to your child leaving the shelter in the case of an air raid alarm at dismissal time.

| Campus Access, Car Stickers, & School IDs

Kyiv International School strives to provide your children with a safe and positive educational environment at all times. Our facilities are meant to be for students, staff, and parents to build school community and promote student and community activities. 

How and When to Organize Your Car Access Sticker and Adult ID?

The school will have staff outside in the morning and afternoon. Anyone needing to register their car and get a car access sticker or adult ID will need to go to reception.

Parking Access for the 2026–2027 School Year

All vehicles accessing the KIS parking area or campus must display a new parking sticker for the 2026–2027 school year. Stickers are available at Reception.

Please note that only Staff and Preschool Family vehicles are permitted to enter the KIS campus. These vehicles must display a valid parking sticker confirming their authorized campus access.

A parking permit for Kyiv International School, featuring the word %22PARKING%22 prominently in the foreground and the school's logo and academic years 2026-2027 in the background.
A white card with %22STAFF%22 in large red letters in the foreground, and the Kyiv International School logo and academic years %222026 2027%22 in the background.
A white card with red accents in the background displays %22QSI KYIV INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PRESCHOOL%22 in the foreground, along with a car icon, the number 100, and the years 2026-2027.
KISparkingguidelines (PDF)

Adult ID’s

All adults planning to be on campus must have an ID. If you do not have one already, please arrange to register for one from reception, and wear it at all times while at the school.

Closed Campus

Kyiv International School is a closed campus. Once on campus, students are not permitted to leave the campus without parental permission and office approval before 4:00 pm. Parents are asked to contact reception if their child plans to leave school early and arrange pick up.

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How to Contact Your Child During the School Day:

If you need to talk to your child during the school day, please contact reception and a message will be delivered to them. Please do not call or text your child directly during the school day.

Contacting School Staff

Staff hours are 8:10am-4:15pm Monday-Friday. If you email a teacher outside of these times you may not receive a response until the following day. Please arrange a meeting with a teacher in advance rather than arriving without an appointment. To schedule a meeting, please contact the teacher by email and agree on a mutually convenient time.