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Harrisites share awareness of new assembly member elected in District 27.
Assembly member elected for District 27, where THHS is located
September 27, 2023
Mr. Robinson, current math teacher at THHS joins ISS department.
Ryan Robinson joins ISS department
September 20, 2023
Senior Briana Mach participates in highly selective Bank of America leadership initiative
Senior Briana Mach participates in highly selective Bank of America leadership initiative
September 14, 2023
Kevin McDonaugh takes on new position in the English department
Kevin McDonaugh takes on new position in the English department
September 11, 2023
Mathematics department welcomes new teacher Dina Inoyatov
Mathematics department welcomes new teacher Dina Inoyatov
September 6, 2023
New faculty member David Lonborg joins the history department
New faculty member David Lonborg joins the history department
September 21, 2023
New faculty member Guy Martin joins the ISS and history departments
New faculty member Guy Martin joins the ISS and history departments
September 7, 2023
EXPLAINER: how admissions criteria have changed through the years
EXPLAINER: how admissions criteria have changed through the years
August 9, 2023
Washington Square Park. Image courtesy of Pixabay.
Admitted: NYU rising freshmen share their personal statements, application experiences
July 31, 2023
Meet the 2023-2024 Editors of The Classic
Meet the 2023-2024 Editors of The Classic
July 28, 2023
Students going to class on the QC campus.
Opinion Roundup: Seniors reflect on their first weeks taking QC classes
September 13, 2023
With AI returning for round two, schools need to respond to disruptions to writing. Here’s how.
With AI returning for round two, schools need to respond to disruptions to writing. Here’s how.
August 31, 2023
OPINION: How price transparency in higher education can make early admission programs more equitable
OPINION: How price transparency in higher education can make early admission programs more equitable
August 25, 2023
OPINION: In 2022, only 62% of DOE educators and staff completed mandated workplace sexual harassment training, pointing to a need for increased training to protect students
OPINION: In 2022, only 62% of DOE educators and staff completed mandated workplace sexual harassment training, pointing to a need for increased training to protect students
August 17, 2023
A panel of freshmen shared their opinions on the new admission process after being the first to go through it. Image by Adrian from Pixabay
OPINION: A group of rising freshmen offers its recommendations for how to improve the new admissions process
August 10, 2023
Food Festivals to visit in NYC this Fall
Food Festivals to visit in NYC this Fall
September 26, 2023
With Taylor Swift’s Eras tour coming to movie theaters, fans look forward to a more affordable experience
With Taylor Swift’s Eras tour coming to movie theaters, fans look forward to a more affordable experience
September 12, 2023
Alumna Jennifer Walsh shares her journey from A&E editor to the gaming industry
Alumna Jennifer Walsh shares her journey from A&E editor to the gaming industry
September 5, 2023
Nicolas Lin, onstage playing the violin.
Musician Spotlight: Nicolas Lin’s musical journey at THHS
August 29, 2023
How Harrisites spent their summer vacation
How Harrisites spent their summer vacation
August 28, 2023
A new era of school efficiency: Townsend Harris to go 100% LED with new light installations
A new era of school efficiency: Townsend Harris to go 100% LED with new light installations
September 28, 2023
Harrisites Present Their Research at the NYCSRM Consortium Symposium
Harrisites Present Their Research at the NYCSRM Consortium Symposium
September 22, 2023
COVID Continued: Learning to Live With the Virus
COVID Continued: Learning to Live With the Virus
September 8, 2023
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, gets an F from students
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, gets an F from students
August 30, 2023
With record-breaking heat the story of the summer, Harrisites discuss where climate change has entered their lives
With record-breaking heat the story of the summer, Harrisites discuss where climate change has entered their lives
August 24, 2023
Hawx News and The Townsend Times, Election Simulation newspaper.
SLIDESHOW: Election Simulation Kickoff Rally 2023
September 29, 2023
The participants of the Students vs. Faculty volleyball game, where teachers played a game against volleyball team members.
Photos of the Week: 9/13 – 9/20
September 21, 2023
The Classic’s end of year livestreams: graduation, sports awards, and the spring concert
The Classic’s end of year livestreams: graduation, sports awards, and the spring concert
August 3, 2023
Washington Square Park. Image courtesy of Pixabay.
Admitted: NYU rising freshmen share their personal statements, application experiences
July 31, 2023
The latest from Classic TV
The latest from Classic TV
July 14, 2023
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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 27, 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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