YIS values and welcomes the involvement of parents and understands the significance of creating an active and friendly school environment for all members of our community. To achieve this, the PTSA Parent Activities team organizes a variety of events that serve as opportunities for building connections and promoting engagement. These activities facilitate lasting connections among YIS parents and strengthen ties with the local community. By sharing insights into Japanese culture, supporting local organizations, and contributing to the welfare of the local community, we aim to create a positive impact that extends beyond the school grounds.

Parent Activities offer abundant opportunities for YIS parents to participate in sports, wellness, social gatherings, art and cultural experiences with those who have similar interests through a variety of classes and workshops. These classes are led by parents or professional instructors with a wide range of experience and expertise.

Stay connected through the YIS Express, PTSA Monthly Message, and our social media channels for updates to our offerings and upcoming activities. For a full list of parents activities, contact information and registration, please visit our Parent Activities page in the PTSA section of the Parent Portal. If you are interested in leading a parent activity at YIS, please read the Guidelines for PTSA Parent Activities and the YIS Community Room Guidelines for more information.

For any questions or suggestions about our offerings, please email ptsapactivities@yis.ac.jp. 

Please refer to our PTSA Calendar tab for a variety of creative, artistic and physical activities to choose from.

YIS is a wonderful community because of its extensive parental support and the volunteer contributions of people like you! The PTSA meets once a month to update parents on what’s going on in the school, that includes an update from our Head of School and student council representatives. The meeting is normally followed or preceded by a fun activity. In the past, these have included guest speakers, workshops, arts and crafts sessions, and outings. Everyone is welcome including your toddlers!

Meeting agendas, minutes, financial statements and the PTSA constitution are available through the PTSA section of the Parent Portal.

Would you like to join the PTSA team? Contact us! We are looking forward to getting to know you!
 

Click on the Committee Position to Read the Job Description 

The PTSA Committee for the 2024-25 school year was elected at the PTSA AGM in May 2024.

PTSA Class/Grade Parents are an important link between teachers and parents and they also organize informal gatherings for parents. Please click on the links below to read our guidelines:

• ELC, Kindergarten and Elementary Class Parent Responsibilities and Guidelines
• Middle and High School Class Parent Responsibilities and Guidelines
• Middle School Parties Guidelines
• Grade 8 End of the Year Events (Middle School Graduation related events) Guidelines

For the list of Class/Grade Parents for the school year, please see the PTSA Section of the Parent Portal.

The aim of the Mentor Program is to help families new to YIS, and perhaps new to Japan, settle smoothly into school and the local community. We try to match new

families with mentors who have children in the same or similar grades as your children, live close to your new home or come from the same home country. Mentors can provide support and introductions to other parents and students, as well as offer guidance about adjusting to your new life here. If you are new to the school and are interested in having a mentor family help you settle into life in Japan and at YIS, please email our Mentor Coordinator, Jessie.

The program relies on parent volunteers. The more volunteers we have, from a cross selection of nationalities and year levels, the more successful the program can be. We have over 50 nationalities represented at our school and we are always looking for non-English native speakers to be mentors. If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please fill in this form or email Jessie.

Each year, the PTSA uses proceeds from Food Fair and other fundraising activities to fund projects and activities that benefit our students and community projects that are not (fully) financed by the school. These grants contribute that little extra which makes YIS unique and more interesting for all our students, teachers and parents alike.

Grants proposals are submitted by teachers and students and are voted on by the parents at the PTSA Grants meeting in the second half of the school year. Grant details are made available through the PTSA section of the Parent Portal.

Special thanks to our sponsors for their generous donations and continuous support of our Food Fair.

2022/23 PTSA Grants

YIS FOOD FAIR 2025
May 18, 2025
9:30 to 15:30

The YIS Food Fair is a celebration of the deep diversity in our Community. It is a true

all-Community event – where parents, teachers, students, school leadership, alumni, and our neighborhood groups come together to enjoy the day!

This year, we have parents from over 30 countries involved in the Food Fair!

The day has something for everyone – with a dazzling array of Raffle prizes – from luxury hotel stays to cutting-edge electronics – tombola, where every ticket wins a prize, food stalls from around the world, games for all ages, a haunted house, our legendary White Elephant sale, a used books store, vendors selling a wide range of
handicraft items!

Bring your family and friends, and make it a day of fun for your whole group!
Entry is FREE! Come join us! We look forward to seeing you on May 18th!

Welcome to Japan & the YIS community!

We know moving to a new country is challenging and getting started in a new society and surroundings is often difficult and tiresome. Where will I meet new people? Where is the nearest doctor or hair salon? How do I sort the trash? What do I do if there's an earthquake? You'll be happy to know that you are not alone, and that the families in the YIS community have been through the experience, and are here to help.

Here are a few useful links for starting your new life in Japan. If you do have more questions, see how our Mentor Program can help your family settle in to your new life here.