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New teacher Richard Rodriguez starts out at Townsend Harris High School
Mr. Rodriguez joins the THHS Community
November 20, 2024
Founders' Day back to Colden Auditorium.
Founders’ Day returns to Colden Auditorium following renovations
November 18, 2024
New teacher Jude Binda starts out at Townsend Harris.
ELA Department Welcomes Newest Recruit: Jude Binda
November 15, 2024
New mathematics and Instructional Support Services teacher, Ms. Drakakis
Mathematics and Instructional Support Services departments welcome Vanessa Drakakis to the staff
November 13, 2024
The "simulated" presidential candidates debate during a special assembly held before Election Day.
In alternate reality of the Townsend Harris Election Simulation, Kamala Harris wins the presidency
November 10, 2024
Making the final edits of the Senior Video Yearbook
Yearbook Throwback: The class of 1999, the first class to have their high school captured in a video yearbook
November 12, 2024
2024 Election Simulation Kickoff Rally marking the beginning of the 2024 Election Simulation
Election Simulation Throwback
November 6, 2024
2024 Founders' Day held at Colden Auditorium
Founders’ Day Throwback
October 26, 2024
2024-2025 SU Club Liaison Elvis Chan
Junior Elvis Chan takes on Club Liaison role, after two years closely working with the Student Union
October 20, 2024
College application throwback
Fall college application season throwback
October 13, 2024
Dropping lunch for electives is a difficult process.
OPINION: Dropping lunch bands for electives should be easier
November 11, 2024
Students share their perspective on extracurricular activities.
Opinion Roundup: perspectives on balancing extracurricular activities & schoolwork
November 9, 2024
New day-based testing schedule overwhelms student.
EDITORIAL: The new testing schedule is a failure and should be replaced
November 1, 2024
Students share their opinions about a potential cell phone ban.
Opinion Roundup: Students consider a possible cell-phone ban in schools and reflect on the device policy at THHS
October 21, 2024
Students share their opinion about the new grading policy.
Opinion Roundup: New Grading System returns to old semester-based grading system
October 14, 2024
Juniors win Hallway Decorating event.
After years of senior victories, juniors win 2024 Hallway Decorating Competition with Harry Potter theme
November 8, 2024
Attendees of the Diwali event painting traditional diyas
Hindu Student Association holds their first Diwali Event
November 5, 2024
Students at the Witching Hour
Third annual Halloween “read-a-thon” encourages a sold out crowd to read and hang out all night
November 4, 2024
Abigail Luk's winning book submission, To Love You
Abigail Luk named a winner in Ezra Jack Keats children’s book competition
October 23, 2024
Students participating at the club fair.
New clubs centered on neurodiversity, psychology, veterinary field among those debuting this fall
September 23, 2024
Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence in education
Exploring the pros and cons of artificial intelligence in education as it becomes more prevalent
November 3, 2024
Technology and digital resources are transforming our education
Productivity and learning apps that help inside and outside the classroom
November 2, 2024
President Jenney Huang and Vice President Ashley Brachman of THHS Science Olympiad
With competitions on the horizon, new leaders of Science Olympiad settle into their roles
October 19, 2024
Hack Club attending the annual THHS club fair
Hack Club launches, aiming to inspire students interested in the computer science field
October 12, 2024
YMA Co-Presidents Shayera Mourin and Adeline Lin
New STEM club at THHS: Youth Medical Association aims to support students in pursuing the medical field
October 6, 2024
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Ms. Manhart retires after 12 years as parent coordinator

Ms. Manhart retires after 12 years as parent coordinator

Daniela Zavlun and Nataniela Zavlun
June 11, 2021
Pizzerias, clinics, and family businesses: slices of pandemic life part three

Pizzerias, clinics, and family businesses: slices of pandemic life part three

Daniela Zavlun and Nataniela Zavlun
June 1, 2021
New admissions criteria for THHS aims to promote inclusivity and respond to pandemic challenges

New admissions criteria for THHS aims to promote inclusivity and respond to pandemic challenges

Daniela Zavlun, Nataniela Zavlun, Ryan Eng, and Julia Maciejak
March 5, 2021
THHS administration reverses position on AP opt-out FAQ after receiving DOE guidance

THHS administration reverses position on AP opt-out FAQ after receiving DOE guidance

Daniela Zavlun and Nataniela Zavlun
March 4, 2021
Students launch petition after administration denies opt-out options for AP Exams

Students launch petition after administration denies opt-out options for AP Exams

Daniela Zavlun, Nataniela Zavlun, and Julia Wojtkowski
February 26, 2021
As committee shares reopening plans, students concerned by lack of information

As committee shares reopening plans, students concerned by lack of information

Daniela Zavlun and Jessie Ye
July 23, 2020
At open forum, students share outrage, pain in response to nationwide protests against racism and police brutality

At open forum, students share outrage, pain in response to nationwide protests against racism and police brutality

Julianna Zitron, Daniela Zavlun, Julia Wojtkowski, and Julia Maciejak
June 3, 2020
Remote learning begins after schools close

Remote learning begins after schools close

Julianna Zitron, Daniela Zavlun, Nataniela Zavlun, and Julia Wojtowski
March 26, 2020
Students and teachers react to NYC school closures

Students and teachers react to NYC school closures

Julianna Zitron, Daniela Zavlun, and Julia Wojtkowski
March 17, 2020
New protocol reduces role of demerits to greater emphasize "support and intervention"

New protocol reduces role of demerits to greater emphasize “support and intervention”

Daniela Zavlun
March 5, 2020
Physical Education now four bands a week due to policy tweak

Physical Education now four bands a week due to policy tweak

Daniela Zavlun and Rachel Sage Zhang
January 30, 2020
Students take on election issues in Simulation debate

Students take on election issues in Simulation debate

Daniela Zavlun, Nataniela Zavlun, and Allyanne Ilasin
November 12, 2019
Mastery scale system revised for first marking period of spring semester

Mastery scale system revised for first marking period of spring semester

Daniela Zavlun and Nataniela Zavlun
March 19, 2019
Juniors go on spring college trip

Juniors go on spring college trip

Daniela Zavlun and Nataniela Zavlun
February 15, 2019
SING! controversy sparks calls for change to judging system

SING! controversy sparks calls for change to judging system

Daniela Zavlun and Nataniela Zavlun
December 13, 2018
Film by THHS alum Daniel Sotelo- Reiner featured in Times Square

Film by THHS alum Daniel Sotelo- Reiner featured in Times Square

Daniela Zavlun and Shabab Ahmed
November 21, 2018
THHS accepts more freshmen for the Class of 2022

THHS accepts more freshmen for the Class of 2022

Daniela Zavlun and Sharon Lee
October 17, 2018
Ms. Brandeis becomes assistant principal

Ms. Brandeis becomes assistant principal

Daniela Zavlun, Nikki Ng, Yuri Choi, Victoria Oei, Kelly Jiang, Nejra Barakovic, and Shabab Ahmed
October 1, 2018
Meet the new teachers for the 2018-2019 school year

Meet the new teachers for the 2018-2019 school year

Aresha Parjohn, Samantha Alzate, Kunchaka Fonseka, Ilma Aamir, Daniela Zavlun, and Nataniela Zavlun
September 25, 2018
Global regents administered earlier this year

Global regents administered earlier this year

Daniela Zavlun and Nataniela Zavlun
June 6, 2018
Townsend Harris production takes audience on a journey to Washington Heights

Townsend Harris production takes audience on a journey to Washington Heights

Daniela Zavlun and Nataniela Zavlun
April 16, 2018
Townsend Harris hosts Jump Rope/Hoops for Hearts Fundraiser

Townsend Harris hosts Jump Rope/Hoops for Hearts Fundraiser

Daniela Zavlun and Nataniela Zavlun
March 5, 2018
A new approach to HIV/AIDS Day

A new approach to HIV/AIDS Day

Daniela Zavlun
December 7, 2017
Hall decorating results

Hall decorating results

Daniela Zavlun and Nataniela Zavlun
December 5, 2017
2017 Mayoral Election Simulation: Bill de Blasio vs. Nicole Malliotakis

2017 Mayoral Election Simulation: Bill de Blasio vs. Nicole Malliotakis

Daniela Zavlun and Nataniela Zavlun
October 20, 2017
New clubs debut at club fair

New clubs debut at club fair

Daniela Zavlun and Nataniela Zavlun
October 10, 2017
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