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Manado Independent School (MIS) has once again achieved remarkable success in the field of martial arts, particularly in Taekwondo. Brooklyn Still Saerang, a Grade 11 student, clinched first place and brought home a gold medal in the K-1 Taekwondo Pro Junior Boys U75 kg category at the Open Taekwondo Challenge Series. This provincial-level competition was organized by Taekwondo Jidokwan Indonesia in North Sulawesi and took place from May 2 to 4, 2025.
Manado Independent School (MIS) once again hosted one of its most highly anticipated annual events: the Field Trip, held from May 5–7, 2025. This immersive program is part of MIS’s commitment to contextual learning, aimed at broadening students’ perspectives beyond the classroom.
Manado Independent School (MIS) has once again earned international recognition for excellence in mathematics. At the 2025 World Mathematics Invitational (WMI) held this past March, 15 MIS students brought home prestigious awards, showcasing their mathematical brilliance and proudly representing their school and Indonesia on the global stage.
Students at Manado Independent School (MIS) continue to achieve remarkable success, breaking new ground in both national and international academic competitions. Many of them participate in domestic and global olympiads to deepen their knowledge, especially in mathematics.
In honor of Earth Day, Manado Independent School (MIS) held its annual Science Week on April 22, 2025, under the theme “Inspiring Curiosity, Building Solutions.” This year’s program centered around recycling, encouraging students to take meaningful action to protect the planet. The event opened with a brief but heartfelt service, setting a thoughtful tone for the week.
Manado Independent School (MIS) has once again showcased its academic excellence. On April 24, 2025, students from MIS's high school and junior high school divisions achieved remarkable success in the Mathematics Competition themed "CALCULUS", held at Manado State University (UNIMA).
The atmosphere was electric with pride and excitement on the Citra Kasih School basketball court as Manado Independent School (MIS) made history with a remarkable sweep of victories at the 2025 SCK Cup, held on April 26, 2025. Competing in both the Elementary School (SD) and Middle School (SMP) categories, MIS boys' and girls' teams dominated the tournament, securing championship titles across all divisions. The four winning teams—SD Boys, SD Girls, SMP Boys, and SMP Girls—demonstrated the strategic gameplay and sportsmanship that define MIS athletics.
Five students from Manado Independent School (MIS) showcased their exceptional mathematical and scientific abilities on the international stage, earning accolades in two prestigious Asia-level competitions: the China-Hong Kong Mathematics Competition (Hua Xia Cup) - Qualifier Round and the Japan International Science and Mathematics Olympiad (JISMO).
On April 11, 2025, the Manado Independent School family took a refreshing step away from the usual classroom and office routines to embrace a day of joy, renewal, and meaningful connection at the serene Tuturuga Beach. The annual Teachers and Staff Excursions proved to be more than just a well-deserved break—it was a time to recharge spiritually and reconnect genuinely.
Manado Independent School (MIS) has again shone on the international stage. Lionel Pasaribu, an 8th-grade student at MIS Middle School, proudly brought home a silver medal from the 2025 Global English Language Olympiad of Southeast Asia, held in Incheon, South Korea, from April 2–5, 2025.
