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Harrisites donated to the New York Blood Center during school last week
Harrisites participate in fall Blood Drive
October 6, 2022
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
Seniors celebrated the beginning of their last school year by watching the sunrise together on September 23.
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
Dessert shop recommendations in Queens to go to with friends.
Dessert Shops to Visit with Friends
October 5, 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
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
SLIDESHOW: Election Simulation Kick-off Rally 2022
SLIDESHOW: Election Simulation Kick-off Rally 2022
September 30, 2022
Scenes from the 2022 Club Fair
Scenes from the 2022 Club Fair
September 20, 2022
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Class of 2026 arrives a week before school starts for Orientation

Class of 2026 arrives a week before school starts for Orientation

September 5, 2022
Rapid tests and close contact notifications feature heavily in return to school from break

Rapid tests and close contact notifications feature heavily in return to school from break

January 24, 2022
COVID-19 cases increase at THHS in November, as testing practices change

COVID-19 cases increase at THHS in November, as testing practices change

November 29, 2021
With school reopened and reports of Covid cases, Harrisites discuss school sanitation and hygiene

With school reopened and reports of Covid cases, Harrisites discuss school sanitation and hygiene

November 18, 2021
Harrisites return in-person for Spirit Week and Hallway Decorating

Harrisites return in-person for Spirit Week and Hallway Decorating

November 10, 2021
Virtual Spring Concert premieres on YouTube with collaboration between the music and art departments

Virtual Spring Concert premieres on YouTube with collaboration between the music and art departments

May 31, 2021
New clubs approved and added to school’s extracurricular database

New clubs approved and added to school’s extracurricular database

May 24, 2021
School launches its second annual virtual spring spirit week

School launches its second annual virtual spring spirit week

May 21, 2021
Harrisites experience virtual Shakespearean performance

Harrisites experience virtual Shakespearean performance

May 18, 2021
As end of virtual SU election nears, candidates share experiences

As end of virtual SU election nears, candidates share experiences

April 29, 2021
Virtual spring musical now rehearsing, with original script

Virtual spring musical now rehearsing, with original script

April 28, 2021
During online forum, Harrisites speak out against anti-Asian racism

During online forum, Harrisites speak out against anti-Asian racism

March 30, 2021
Juniors take SAT in reopened school building

Juniors take SAT in reopened school building

March 26, 2021
Screen time modifications: New lunch band issued

Screen time modifications: New lunch band issued

March 9, 2021
COVID-19 modifications for this year’s National Latin & Greek Exam

COVID-19 modifications for this year’s National Latin & Greek Exam

February 25, 2021
Harrisites celebrate Black History Month in virtual festivals

Harrisites celebrate Black History Month in virtual festivals

February 25, 2021
Virtual Peer Tutoring: screen-to-screen brush ups

Virtual Peer Tutoring: screen-to-screen brush ups

February 24, 2021
Will approaching virtual S!NG 2021 measure up?

Will approaching virtual S!NG 2021 measure up?

January 29, 2021
2021 SAT Changes

2021 SAT Changes

January 26, 2021
2020 Fall Semester: Student opinions

2020 Fall Semester: Student opinions

December 22, 2020
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