Congratulations to the eight Capistrano Valley students who won medals in the 22nd Annual National Chinese Language Association of Secondary-Elementary Students (CLASS) Essay Contest. The students were tasked with writing an original essay completely in Mandarin, with the theme “AI and Me.” Over 700 students from across the country entered the contest, showcasing their critical thinking skills and depth of Mandarin knowledge.   Gold Awards: Joseph Chieng (11th grade) Logan Pe

You helped fight to keep the program, and now we need you to help lead it! Many of our current board members have reached their term limit, so help keep the program thriving by becoming a part of the Friends of MIP Executive Board. Multiple people can share roles Training and transition support provided You don't need to know everything, you just need to care Email president@friendsofmip.com with questions or to express interest Go to our Executive Board Elections page for

Congratulations to our very own Camden Lien 连杰 Emily Duffy 杜如雯 for Chinese Rap: My New Clothes 中文饶舌歌：我的新衣 School: Capistrano Valley High School, California Teacher: Charlotte Komine, Xiaofeng Meiyi Go to https://www.aaiceusa.com/2025-grades-9-12 to watch the video!