Students strolled through a vine-archway, eager to sneak a peak at campus renovations and upgrades. The 2024-2025 year started in the midst of record-high summer temperatures on Monday, August 12th. Kindergarteners made lifelong memories as they embarked on their DIS journey. Seniors donned custom varsity jackets to mark their last first day of school. DIS implemented several new modifications, such as electronic locks on doors and separated bathrooms for students and teachers. The dorm, Jetnasium, main building and ECC also received various touch-up work, as well as the futsal fields. A handful of new teachers joined the faculty. For student safety measures, the presentation hall and dance studio doors, formerly fully covered, were converted to contain large windows instead. With more stories to come this year, visit the Flyover in the future.
[Photos] First day of school snaps
August 14, 2024
Senior Jackson Chiang waves at the camera as he enters the school through the new greenery of the school.
Sophomore YiManuel Cortez starts his first day with a dose of psychology. Cortez takes on his first AP class with two thumbs up and a grin.
About the Contributors
Jessica Woo, Editor in Chief
A six year veteran in the Flyover, Jessica Woo returns as a senior for her final Jets Flyover year. As an engaged student who loves to read and write, Jessica loves to help other students improve and always attempts to step up as a writer herself. Jessica loves to communicate and delivers informative messages to the DIS community. As much as she adores writing, Jessica deems herself a baseball-holic and attempts to watch every game if possible.
Selina Son, Managing Editor
DIS veteran Selina Son makes her mark in her final year on the Jets Flyover staff. With confidence, extroversion, and a dash of charisma, she jumps from classroom to classroom to share her hot takes. From social issues to science conspiracies, Selina knows it all. As the president of SOAR and string orchestra, Selina graces the campus with bubbles of entertainment and joy.
Olivia Park, Illustrator
Seventh-grader Olivia Park enters the the newsroom with a passion for digital design. AS she continues to hone her design skills and illustrates for the Flyover writers, she hopes to expand her wings. She started a new podcast called “DIS School Rules”, where she entertains listeners with unexpected stories around campus. In her free time, Olivia loves to color or paint and she binge-watches Korean reality TV shows such as “Family By Choice”.
Sola • Aug 21, 2024 at 5:48 pm
WELCOMEEEE BACKKKKKK JETSSSS
Yujun • Aug 15, 2024 at 7:40 pm
I love the new senior jackets!
Ellie An • Aug 15, 2024 at 7:32 pm
I like the new garden decorations, it looked like a second gate. Happy first week of school!
HenryChickenLeg • Aug 15, 2024 at 7:31 pm
This is very interesting
Esther • Aug 15, 2024 at 7:30 pm
I was so excited for the first day of school as a 7th grader. It was awesome!
Mary Kong • Aug 15, 2024 at 7:29 pm
Back to school! I will work harder than last year!
GG • Aug 15, 2024 at 7:28 pm
The first day of school! So excited to be a 7th grade:) Let’s go Jets!!
Chloe Woo • Aug 15, 2024 at 7:28 pm
I really liked the vine entrance! It made me feel welcomed.
Tracy Kim • Aug 15, 2024 at 7:26 pm
I finally became a middle schooler, and it’s so interesting. I hope to join the jetsflyover team in the future. Thank you for the great article!
Dylan li • Aug 15, 2024 at 7:26 pm
very well done!
GG • Aug 15, 2024 at 7:23 pm
The First day of school!! So exited for the next school year:) Lets go 7th grade!! Let’s go Jets!!