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Seniors kicked off the 2022 Election Simulation last week in the courtyard.
Election Simulation candidates launch the 2022 campaign season
October 3, 2022
SLIDESHOW: Election Simulation Kick-off Rally 2022
SLIDESHOW: Election Simulation Kick-off Rally 2022
September 30, 2022
Ms. Baranoff takes over as COSA after being Senior Advisor for three years.
Ms. Baranoff takes over as COSA
September 26, 2022
After PupilPath ban, DOE released its own gradebook platform; here’s what teachers are saying about it
After PupilPath ban, DOE released its own gradebook platform; here’s what teachers are saying about it
September 22, 2022
Scenes from the 2022 Club Fair
Scenes from the 2022 Club Fair
September 20, 2022
Seniors welcome the sunrise at early morning event celebrating the start of their last school year
Seniors welcome the sunrise at early morning event celebrating the start of their last school year
October 4, 2022
As students wear masks less frequently, more students are sharing anxieties over being judged by their appearance.
As masks start to come off more frequently in school, anxieties over facial features appear to rise
September 27, 2022
THHS Japan Bowl winners earn trip to Japan, meet with princess of the Japanese Imperial Family
THHS Japan Bowl winners earn trip to Japan, meet with princess of the Japanese Imperial Family
September 13, 2022
YouTube tutor Mr. Sinn talks to The Classic about APs, teaching, and more
YouTube tutor Mr. Sinn talks to The Classic about APs, teaching, and more
September 8, 2022
Juniors found summer robotics program for women and gender minority students
Juniors found summer robotics program for women and gender minority students
September 1, 2022
This year, students were able to come back to school without having to worry about various safety protocols.
Editorial: At last, a new school year begins without a battle over safety protocols
September 30, 2022
Opinions from across the school: zero band now begins ten minutes earlier
Opinions from across the school: zero band now begins ten minutes earlier
September 23, 2022
A roundup of opinions on new COVID guidelines instituted by the DOE
A roundup of opinions on new COVID guidelines instituted by the DOE
September 11, 2022
OPINION: Three things to change next school year
OPINION: Three things to change next school year
August 5, 2022
2022 Special Award for Services to the School goes to graduate editors Ryan Eng, Julia Maciejak, and Jasmine Palma
2022 Special Award for Services to the School goes to graduate editors Ryan Eng, Julia Maciejak, and Jasmine Palma
June 25, 2022
Students share their favorite books from this summer.
With summer now officially over, here were the top book picks from summer 2022
September 29, 2022
Students share their favorite moments from the Mid-Autumn Festival.
How Harrisites Celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival
September 28, 2022
In support of the Freedom to Read Foundation’s Banned Book Week, students brought their own book and read for an entire period.
School holds read-in for all students to kick off initiative to encourage independent reading
September 28, 2022
Fall Fashion at Townsend Harris
The Classic’s guide to this year’s fall fashion trends
September 28, 2022
Harrisites Reflect on their Concert Experiences
Harrisites Reflect on their Concert Experiences
September 21, 2022
New Boys Varsity Soccer Team Captains discuss upcoming season
New Boys Varsity Soccer Team Captains discuss upcoming season
September 24, 2022
From left to right, Girls Varsity Swim Team captains Kylie Chiang, Sophia Kouchtaf, Gabriella Fusco, and Zaynah Shariff
New Girls Varsity Swim Team Captains share their thoughts on the upcoming season
September 15, 2022
Friday Night Athletics Update: PSAL teams start first matches Monday and PE classes return to the track next week
Friday Night Athletics Update: PSAL teams start first matches Monday and PE classes return to the track next week
September 9, 2022
Training for fall PSAL season begins
Training for fall PSAL season begins
August 26, 2022
THHS Athletics Awards Dinner and Dance returns for the first time since 2019
THHS Athletics Awards Dinner and Dance returns for the first time since 2019
June 12, 2022
Students took part in a medical training summer opportunity.
Harrisites share experiences from the Sophie Davis Health Professions mentorship program
September 12, 2022
Queens Public Library to work with THHS Social Science Research students this fall
Queens Public Library to work with THHS Social Science Research students this fall
September 2, 2022
With NYC on high COVID alert, experts weigh in on the efficacy of masking
With NYC on high COVID alert, experts weigh in on the efficacy of masking
May 20, 2022
After World Championship, the THHS Steel Hawks reflect on their season
After World Championship, the THHS Steel Hawks reflect on their season
May 6, 2022
Senior spotlight: Sonia Hasko
Senior spotlight: Sonia Hasko
May 3, 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 27, 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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