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Mr. Heathwood conducting the THHS Band.
Former band director Kevin Heathwood reflects on his time at THHS after taking a new role at the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts
November 3, 2025
Sophomores working during health class.
Required health course begins to shift back to sophomore year from senior year
October 27, 2025
Seniors pose for photo during senior sunrise
Annual Senior Sunrise: Class of 2026
October 24, 2025
After close to four decades of THHS seniors taking courses at QC, the partnership was put on pause this year due to financial constraints.
Inside the “pause”: how financial constraints led THHS to put a hold on a decades-long partnership with Queens College
October 22, 2025
Ms. Chang in her office in the guidance suite on the third floor of THHS.
Shikira Chang becomes interim acting assistant principal of pupil personnel services
October 20, 2025
AP United States History students visiting the National Museum of the American Indian in Manhattan.
AP U.S. History students visit National Museum of the American Indian
November 4, 2025
English department teacher leader, Ms. Lipinski.
Ms. Lipinski becomes an “English Department Teacher Leader”
October 31, 2025
The Nightingale Theater Company attends a trip to watch The Great Gatsby on Broadway.
Nightingale Theater Company attends The Great Gatsby on Broadway
October 28, 2025
Mr. LaRocca in his new office.
Passing the baton: Thomas LaRocca hired as new band teacher following Kevin Heathwood’s departure
October 21, 2025
Ms. Frank will serve as a teacher leader for the ISS department this year.
Natali Frank takes on role of ‘teacher leader’ for Instructional Support Services Department
October 18, 2025
Students reflect on their thoughts on the new Cell Phone Ban policy.
Opinion Roundup: How is the new cell phone ban going after one marking period?
November 5, 2025
Let's Talk Testing
Let’s Talk Testing
October 29, 2025
Students play volleyball in the gym
Opinion Roundup: reduced physical education schedules makes room for a return to sophomore health, fewer zero band labs
October 26, 2025
Students completing their chemistry lab during normal school hours.
Opinion Roundup: the elimination of zero band for underclassmen in biology and chemistry
October 19, 2025
Students share pieces of advice for students who are in or just entering high school.
Opinion Roundup: What I wish I knew before starting high school
October 8, 2025
Two student volunteers smile in front of the bodega where they sell snacks.
Band Bodega reopens with snacks and lunch options after a hiatus last year
October 30, 2025
Students reading during one of the independent reading sessions at last year's Witching Hour event.
After “Witching Hour” read-a-thon event sells out in just three minutes, students take on reading challenges to get off the waitlist
October 23, 2025
S!NG Semore co-overall director Nicolette Cuzzo prepares for the season.
With preparations for S!NG underway, Semore co-overall director Nicollete Cuzzo discusses the playwriting process
September 16, 2025
Students perform at the end of the Nightingale Summer Retreat.
The Nightingale Theatre Company holds its fifth annual summer retreat
September 4, 2025
Ariella performing on stage at THHS.
Musician Spotlight: Jazz Ensemble’s Ariella Casabar talks about taking up trumpet playing
August 20, 2025
With the new cellphone ban in NYC schools, students recall their middle schools restrictions on cellphones
With the statewide cell phone ban in effect, students reflect on their middle school cell phone restrictions
October 17, 2025
The new leaders of Tech Crew share their plans for the 2026 S!NG season.
Under new leadership, Tech Crew members start preparations for the 2026 S!NG season
October 15, 2025
Founders of SoulSketchCollective juniors Vanessa Lee and Michelle Shi promote mental health resources for students.
Juniors found nonprofit organization designed to promote mental health resources for NYC students
September 23, 2025
Saniha Jasrah's presentation of her findings from her research project in The Urban Barcode Research Program.
STEM Spotlight: Junior Saniha Jasrah researches the hygiene of school electronic devices during the Urban Barcode Research Program
September 17, 2025
The Science Olympiad team during a competition in the 2024-2025 school year
Science Olympiad team reflects on past season while looking ahead as school year approaches
August 25, 2025
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From screens to pages: Dr. Nolan on what the cell phone ban means for English classes (podcast)

Ryan Chen and Yasmeen Ismail • October 14, 2025

On this episode of season two of the Keeping it Classic podcast, Dr. Nolan joins our hosts to discuss his thoughts on how the New York State statewide cell phone ban in schools will impact reading and...

Video: alum Rachel Zhang shares how clay penguins helped her get into Harvard University on “ADMITTED” podcast

Ryan Chen, Editor-in-Chief • August 12, 2025

ADMITTED is The Classic's premier college admissions podcast, where we sit down with Townsend Harris seniors and discuss the essays and strategies they used to get into their dream schools. In this episode,...

Video: Recent graduates discuss college application experiences on “ADMITTED” podcast

Ryan Chen, Editor-in-Chief • August 10, 2025

ADMITTED is The Classic's premier college admissions podcast, where we sit down with Townsend Harris seniors and discuss the essays and strategies they used to get into their dream schools. In this episode,...

Video: Class of 2025 alum Tristin Hall shares her journey and achievements leading to her acceptance into Northwestern University

Ryan Chen, Editor-in-Chief • July 27, 2025

ADMITTED is The Classic's premier college admissions podcast, where we sit down with Townsend Harris seniors and discuss essays and strategies they used to get into their dream schools. In this episode,...

Video: ADMITTED is returning for season five and tune in on Youtube or Spotify

Ryan Chen, Editor-in-Chief • July 20, 2025

ADMITTED is back for its fifth season. ADMITTED is The Classic's premier college admissions podcast, where we sit down with Townsend Harris seniors and discuss essays and strategies they used to get into...

ADMITTED: class of 2024 alumni who are currently attending the University of Pennsylvania share their essays and application advice

Aidan Ng, Multimedia Editor • July 18, 2025

ADMITTED is The Classic's premier college admissions podcast, where we dive into the essays and strategies Townsend Harris seniors used to get into their dream schools. In season 4 episode 4, we gathered...

Listen: Admitted Season 4 is now on Spotify

Listen: Admitted Season 4 is now on Spotify

Ryan Chen, Editor-in-Chief • July 13, 2025

ADMITTED is The Classic's premier college admissions podcast, and season four, which was previously published on our YouTube channel, is now on our Spotify. In season four, you will hear college advice...

Keeping it Classic: Mr. Dunbar on becoming interim acting assistant principal of English

Nana-Ama Kwarteng, Podcast Manager • March 13, 2025

Keeping it Classic is the official podcast of The Classic. In this episode, we speak to Mr. Dunbar, and his role of being an interim acting assistant principal of English at THHS. TRANSCRIPT: (Click...

Keeping it Classic: Mr. Condon on last year’s leave of absence

Nana-Ama Kwarteng, Podcast Manager • January 8, 2025

Mr. Condon took a leave of absence at the end of the 2023-2024 school year. The Classic podcast interviewed him about his return to school this past fall and about Ms. Fee’s work as Acting Principal...

Keeping it Classic: what comes with being the principal?

Nana-Ama Kwarteng, Podcast Manager • December 26, 2024

Keeping it Classic is the official podcast of The Classic. In this episode, we speak to Mr. Condon, and his role of being the principal of THHS.

Operation Tomatometer Season 4 Highlights: Halloween Movies

Jaica Derecho, Rajvi Sharma, Alexander Zhang, Neo Mun, Ishmal Ali, and Hiba Malik • November 9, 2024

Operation Tomatometer, The Classic Critic‘s film review podcast, is returning for season four with a new Halloween movie review episode. Visit The Classic TV to watch the full episode. Visit The Classic...

Keeping it Classic: How freshmen get ready for their first year of high school

Nana-Ama Kwarteng, Podcast Manager • September 16, 2024

Keeping it Classic is the official podcast of The Classic. In this episode, we spoke to a group of freshmen about their plans, anxieties, and hopes for their first year of high school.

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