Special notice to parents about Spring semester grade reports:

Dear Parents,

Due to the extended scheduling of the Middle School and High School exams, the Middle School and High School report cards will not be sent out on June 17th. They will be ready between June 20-24 to be picked up. The office hours will be from 8:30am-3:00pm.

However, the Elementary Report Cards will be going out on the last day of school, June 17th.

New Principal for Yanbu

Mr. Paul Thompson has been appointed Yanbu International School Principal beginning August 1, 2009. Mr. Thompson currently is the school's Counselor, a position he has held for the last 4 years. Previous to working at YIS, Mr. Thompson was an Assistant to the High School Director and the College Counselor at International College in Beirut, Lebanon. Other administrative experience includes Principal at the Nevada Joint Union High School District in Grass Valley, California.

His administrative leadership is supported by his many years of experience as an English teacher and department head, a theater director/drama teacher, a yearbook and journalism advisor, a curriculum writer, and a licensed professional counselor in private practice. He has also taught at two community colleges and an elementary school in California.

Mr. Thompson's experience at YIS has provided him with an opportunity to know the needs of the staff, students, parents, and community. Mr. Dorn and Mr. Thompson wil work together during the coming months to ensure a smooth transition in leadership for Yanbu International School.