• RSIR Elementary Day Camp: Saturday, November 16
  • Talent Show: Friday, November 15
  • SKAIS ES Soccer Tournament @ GIFS: Wednesday, November 13
  • SKAIS MS Soccer Tournament: Tuesday, November 12
  • 3-5 Elementary STEM Fair: Monday, November 11
  • MS & HS STEM Fair: Friday, November 8
  • Elementary Movie Night: Friday, November 8
  • Veteran's in Our Hearts Dress Down Day: Thursday, November 7
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Mrs. Gum and sophomore Maddox Jolly bring a playful twist to Sports Day, with Mrs. Gum dressed in tribute to Australian breakdancer Rachael Gunn and the Maddox adding mystery by holding up a question mark. Their lighthearted poses add a sense of fun and curiosity to the event.
Ready, set, go: Sports Day brings out competitive spirit and school pride
Bella Park in third grade, Shanvi Cha in second grade, and Lucy Kim in third grade yawn after lunch. They cross their fingers that they won't doze off in their last class of the day.
Rise and Shine: Pajama Day marks the start of the 2024-2025 Spirit Week
Unlike last year, the DIS Community Festa takes place during Spirit Week. Students could enjoy a busy week full of activities with Festa, Halloween and assemblies altogether. Can enjoy, could not enjoy, that is the question.
Jam-packed week right around the corner
DIS students and their new friends from school #87 celebrate after touring the National Museum of Mongolia. They grew closer after a day of relay games. Photo used with the permission of Rustic Pathways.
Students embark on a transformative experience in Mongolia
Brian Hwang in first grade throws the dodgeball across the court. He aims to take his friend out for the win.
Family Fun Night brings students and families together for an evening of play and connection
The explosion of absences and tardies overwhelming PowerSchool prompts a swift response from admin.
School bell rings for senioritis
Every day, people lose enormous sums, even entire life-savings to such schemes of deceit. Until just 2021, vishing caused a net loss of 3,868,100,000,000 won across Korea.
Don’t fall for the trap: Voice phishing reels in innocent victims
As a foreigner, navigating and fully understanding everything in Korean remains challenging. Yet, Korea offers a vibrant and enriching way of life.
On the outside looking in
Ms. Dennard incorporates her diverse experience into the fifth-grade classroom. She asks question prompts that lead to passionate discussions in the classroom.
Twelve countries and counting: Ms. Dennard’s adventures around the world
Mr. Hortezuela beams with pride as his physics class erupts in applause, astonished by his quick mastery of a challenging physics question. Students attentively listen to every part of his explanation of the answer in detail, afraid to miss a single step of it.
Destiny calls: Mr. Hortezuela’s Korean fated adventure awaits
A name change, though seemingly just a personal decision, often reveals deeper values and beliefs.
Identity at the altar: East and West name selection
Sometimes, even the slightest comments of encouragement might mask a hidden layer of bias and prejudice. Even in cases where people with disabilities might seem to require assistance, wait for them to ask for help instead of assuming they need it.
When awareness fosters stereotypes
My Trip to America
My Trip to America
The new Illumination franchise is bombarded with negative reviews.
Despicable Me… more like Despicable Meh
Book prices rise over the year, with people expecting the average book price to reach 20,000 won by the year 2024.
Bookworms bewildered by inflation
These six songs will have you smiling all autumn long. But this is just to get you started for this season.
Six songs for your autumn playlist
Apple showcases its newest color “Ultramarine” on this poster that is featured in stores. The iPhone 16, although lacking in innovative functions, attempts to make up for its hefty price tag with its vibrant colors.
Apple’s “It’s Glowtime” doesn’t shine
Twelfth graders Elisa Triolo and Tamara Trindade consult Mr. Gum for some advice on their independent projects.
Clay shapes the curriculum
Recent controversies raise concerns over Korea’s military service and spark debates around gender equality and mental health. Although this social change has cut down the military pool each year, complaints continue to arise.
Korea’s military conscription sparks deep divide
Young girls, especially teens, are the main targets of deepfake technology. With nobody to talk to, they fall into a circle of shame.
Unmasking the truths of stolen faces
The Park Chung Hee statue controversy pits conservatives against the liberals and divides the people of Daegu.
Statue of former president raises eyebrows
Women mistakenly blamed for Korea's declining fertility rates—pressured to focus solely on domestic roles.
Blame game: women bear the brunt of Korea’s birth rate crisis
Many Koreans do not fit in the two 21~23 foundation shades. These four celebrities themselves act as living proof that dark-skinned Koreans exist.
The exclusivity of tone inclusivity
Jets Flyover Staff, 2023~2024. Illustration by Catherine Park.
Farewell from the 2023-2024 Editor-in-Chief
Freshman setter Agnew Kim prepares for a serve receive. She lets her teammate, Sophia Bae, know the timing of the switch for a swift transition from defense to offense.
Varsity and JV girls’ volleyball both take third at SKAIS
The varsity crew stands tall with their three-peat trophy. Being the aggressor, they dominate the tourney and attain the trophy with ease.
High school boys’ volleyball makes waves in Busan
YiManuel Cortez (number 24) switches to airplane mode as he takes flight for the jump serve. He aces the powerful serve for another easy point.
Varsity volleyball dominates rivals and keeps the streak alive
Luka Gall kicks into fifth gear in his last stride of the race. A rising young star, he crushes his personal best on every run.
From miles to milestones
The varsity girls share mixed feelings after coming off short in the finals.
Both middle school girls’ soccer teams clutch silver
Apple Jun (7) pins Belle Kim (30) with precise positioning and prepares for the incoming play. Her quick reaction and focus allows for a swift transition from defense to offense.
JV girls’ volleyball shines with double victory at Camp Walker
Health Hacks: Episode 1
Health Hacks: Episode 1
Daegu derby
From "A" to Alpha
From “A” to Alpha
Archery on trend
Ready to Teach: 1, 2, 3, ears on me!
“DIS” School Rules ep.1
Daegu derby
From "A" to Alpha
From “A” to Alpha
Archery on trend
Find your future
Find your future
Jet Stream June 14th, 2024
Jet Stream June 14th, 2024
Jet Stream June 7th, 2024
Jet Stream June 7th, 2024
Health Hacks: Episode 1
Health Hacks: Episode 1
Ready to Teach: 1, 2, 3, ears on me!
“DIS” School Rules ep.1
Pet Peeves Unfiltered: Bonnie Kim & Sophie Lee
Pet Peeves Unfiltered: Bonnie Kim & Sophie Lee
Eco-Lution Episode 6: Mass Consumption
Eco-Lution Episode 6: Mass Consumption
Fashion Unfiltered: Bonnie Kim & Sophie Lee
Fashion Unfiltered: Bonnie Kim & Sophie Lee
Students Write Their Own Future. Free Forgery Now!
Jets Tailspin: Students on trial for forging parent’s signatures on permission forms
Comic: Miscreant #1-Faye and Kelly
Comic: Miscreant #1-Faye and Kelly
Comic: Basketball Season
Comic: Basketball Season
Comic: Brainrotcomic
Comic: Brainrotcomic
Identities of these lunch club members are hidden to protect them from university admissions officers.
Jets Tailspin: Tips for starting a lunch club from a student organizer
The Jets Flyover catches up with students and staff about their 2023-2024 goals.
Did you accomplish your goals for this school year?
  • RSIR Elementary Day Camp: Saturday, November 16
  • Talent Show: Friday, November 15
  • SKAIS ES Soccer Tournament @ GIFS: Wednesday, November 13
  • SKAIS MS Soccer Tournament: Tuesday, November 12
  • 3-5 Elementary STEM Fair: Monday, November 11
  • MS & HS STEM Fair: Friday, November 8
  • Elementary Movie Night: Friday, November 8
  • Veteran's in Our Hearts Dress Down Day: Thursday, November 7
The Student News Site of Daegu International School

Jets Flyover
The Student News Site of Daegu International School

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