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Class of 2023 travels to Villa Roma for senior trip
Class of 2023 travels to Villa Roma for senior trip
February 3, 2023
Connor, Levi, and Morzan: the new dean team
Connor, Levi, and Morzan: the new dean team
January 24, 2023
Jupiter Grades
With the start of the spring semester, Jupiter Grades will be the new schoolwide gradebook
January 23, 2023
New event at THHS: Inaugural Asian Culture Festival celebrates diverse cultures
New event at THHS: Inaugural Asian Culture Festival celebrates diverse cultures
January 16, 2023
Courtesy of Classic Photography Department
For a second year, underclassmen take computerized assessments to address pandemic learning impacts
January 6, 2023
Harrisites Celebrate Lunar New Year
Harrisites Celebrate Lunar New Year
January 24, 2023
Club Spotlight: Glamour Gals sends off 2022 with their Winter Wishes campaign
Club Spotlight: Glamour Gals sends off 2022 with their Winter Wishes campaign
January 11, 2023
Harrisites express how they feel coming back to school after break.
Harrisites reflect on their 2023 winter break
January 5, 2023
Senior spotlight: Annie Lei and Rachel Ly help produce online, youth-led publication, The Blossom Magazine
Senior spotlight: Annie Lei and Rachel Ly help produce online, youth-led publication, The Blossom Magazine
January 3, 2023
As Albany readies its 2023 legislative session, student press advocates are pushing an anti-censorship bill; here’s a breakdown of the proposed New Voices New York bill, and what it means for student journalists
As Albany readies its 2023 legislative session, student press advocates are pushing an anti-censorship bill; here’s a breakdown of the proposed New Voices New York bill, and what it means for student journalists
December 30, 2022
Editorial: Two essays and a video is too much to ask of eighth grade applicants
Editorial: Two essays and a video is too much to ask of eighth grade applicants
January 31, 2023
OPINION: With test-optional policies for college admissions remaining in place, ignoring the SAT is a mistake for college applicants
OPINION: With test-optional policies for college admissions remaining in place, ignoring the SAT is a mistake for college applicants
January 27, 2023
Opinion Roundup: thoughts from around the school on new cell phone restrictions
Opinion Roundup: thoughts from around the school on new cell phone restrictions
January 17, 2023
OPINION: New cumulative grading policy will leave students behind
OPINION: New cumulative grading policy will leave students behind
January 13, 2023
As students get ready to finally start that break assignment they’ve avoided, it’s time to ask: is break homework ever justified?
As students get ready to finally start that break assignment they’ve avoided, it’s time to ask: is break homework ever justified?
December 29, 2022
FON Spotlight Series: Chinese Ribbon Leaders
FON Spotlight Series: Chinese Ribbon Leaders
January 25, 2023
Courtesy of Matthew Goldstein
FON Spotlight Series: leaders share thoughts on launching new Jewish FON
January 17, 2023
Students share their goals for the new year.
What’s your Townsend Resolution for 2023?
January 11, 2023
Students share their goals for the new year.
What resolutions do Harrisites have to kick off their 2023?
January 4, 2023
Favorite Holiday Traditions Shared by Harrisites
Favorite Holiday Traditions Shared by Harrisites
December 28, 2022
President of Steel Hawks, Matthew Algenio (left) and Vice President, Matthew Goldstein (right).
As Robotics season gets under way, meet the leaders of the 2023 team
February 1, 2023
Steel Hawks plan to kick off Robochambeau, a school wide rock-paper-scissor fundraiser
Steel Hawks plan to kick off Robochambeau, a school wide rock-paper-scissor fundraiser
January 20, 2023
THHS Green Team creates garden in the library courtyard
THHS Green Team creates garden in the library courtyard
January 19, 2023
THHS updates their ventilation system by installing MERV 13 filters.
Air filtration update: THHS upgraded with MERV 13 filters in HVAC system
January 12, 2023
Courtesy of Emerald Yee
Science Olympiad kicks off season with their first invitation at LISO
January 10, 2023
Senior advisor, Mr. Gelbman in the dunk tank.
SLIDESHOW: Winter Carnival 2023
February 2, 2023
2022 Wrapped: The Classics Year in Review
2022 Wrapped: The Classic’s Year in Review
December 30, 2022
Concert band bowing after their performance.
SLIDESHOW: Winter Concert 2022
December 16, 2022
The Semores cheering at the end of their final show.
S!NG 2023 Highlights
November 22, 2022
Candidates for House Representative of NY-14, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democrat) and Tina Forte (Republican) clash at the debate.
SLIDESHOW: Election Simulation Candidates Debate 2022
November 2, 2022
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Ms. Manhart retires after 12 years as parent coordinator

Ms. Manhart retires after 12 years as parent coordinator

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

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

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

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

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

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

June 3, 2020
Remote learning begins after schools close

Remote learning begins after schools close

March 26, 2020
Students and teachers react to NYC school closures

Students and teachers react to NYC school closures

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”

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

January 30, 2020
Students take on election issues in Simulation debate

Students take on election issues in Simulation debate

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

March 19, 2019
Juniors go on spring college trip

Juniors go on spring college trip

February 15, 2019
SING! controversy sparks calls for change to judging system

SING! controversy sparks calls for change to judging system

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

November 21, 2018
THHS accepts more freshmen for the Class of 2022

THHS accepts more freshmen for the Class of 2022

October 17, 2018
Ms. Brandeis becomes assistant principal

Ms. Brandeis becomes assistant principal

October 1, 2018
Meet the new teachers for the 2018-2019 school year

Meet the new teachers for the 2018-2019 school year

September 25, 2018
Global regents administered earlier this year

Global regents administered earlier this year

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

April 16, 2018
Townsend Harris hosts Jump Rope/Hoops for Hearts Fundraiser

Townsend Harris hosts Jump Rope/Hoops for Hearts Fundraiser

March 5, 2018
A new approach to HIV/AIDS Day

A new approach to HIV/AIDS Day

December 7, 2017
Hall decorating results

Hall decorating results

December 5, 2017
2017 Mayoral Election Simulation: Bill de Blasio vs. Nicole Malliotakis

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

October 20, 2017
New clubs debut at club fair

New clubs debut at club fair

October 10, 2017
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