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THHS and QC students attending a Humanities seminar at Queens College.
Humanities Seminar and QC Electives Begin With the Addition of a New Learning Platform: “Brightspace”
September 9, 2024
Students beginning their school day, and walking to their first band class.
Fall semester kicks off with familiar routines, procedures, and welcomes
September 6, 2024
Students receive OMNY cards on the first day of school.
OMNY Cards Replace Student MetroCards, Offering More Rides per Day
September 5, 2024
Returning students and rising freshmen participate in the journalism portion of the summer Writers Academy retreat.
Another year, another application: new freshmen assess latest application process
September 2, 2024
Harrisites donated to the New York Blood Center this spring.
Spring blood drive participation way up after poor turnout last fall, though nationwide shortage continues
July 18, 2024
Teachers shared how they spent their summer vacation, engaging in activities that also further prepared them for the upcoming school year.
Students have internships and summer jobs, but what do teachers do over the summer?
September 14, 2024
Townsend Harris High School building
Students admitted during pandemic era process respond to derogatory “lottery kids” nickname
September 12, 2024
Student Union president Alex Yauri debating in the elections
Senior Alex Yauri Begins his Term as Student Union President
September 3, 2024
Students toured the Yale campus (pictured here) on a field trip last November. Though college tours and other common experiences remain the same, how has AI impacted the admissions process?
During a year full of college admissions changes, AI also began to impact the application process, a survey of seniors shows
July 16, 2024
Junior English classes take a trip to the MoMA.
English classes connect the curriculum to culture at the Museum of Modern Art
June 24, 2024
Returning students and rising freshmen participate in Steel the Summer, a summer program the Robotics Team hosts each year.
Opinion Roundup : Incoming Freshmen reflect on the Townsend Harris admissions process
September 10, 2024
Should students be required to read so many digital texts rather than traditional printed texts? Image used with a license from Envato.
OPINION: Overreliance on digital texts makes learning harder and negatively impacts the reading experience
July 23, 2024
Thaseena Anjum
Opinion Roundup: Reflecting on the testing schedule now that the spring term has ended
July 11, 2024
Lateness policies may vary from department to department, but there is a commitment to being understanding of special circumstances.
Opinion: THHS should stop giving credit for late work
June 13, 2024
THHS alumni association co-president faces call for resignation.
Opinion Roundup: Students share their opinions on the new homework policy
March 20, 2024
Freshmen attending the journalism portion of the Writers Academy Summer Retreat.
Annual Writers Academy Summer Retreat helps grow the next generation of student writers
September 8, 2024
Operation Tomatometer returns for season four.
Operation Tomatometer launches season four with a “Twisters” review
July 26, 2024
Course Spotlight: new AP English literature course focuses on immigration stories and experiences
Course Spotlight: new AP English literature course focuses on immigration stories and experiences
July 4, 2024
Class of 2024 graduates share their graduation cap art
Class of 2024 graduates share their graduation cap art
June 25, 2024
As the school year comes to a close members of the Arts For Generations club speak to the purpose of their club and their upcoming plans.
The Arts for Generations Club aims to bring happiness to senior citizens and to create a safe space for Harrisites
June 18, 2024
Returning students and rising freshmen participate in the Steel the Summer summer program at THHS.
Robotics Team hosts “Steel the Summer” program for rising freshman
September 4, 2024
Approximately 116 students and four mentors attended the Robotics Competition in Albany.
After Steel Hawks place fourth at the Robotics Competition in Albany, team members reflect on season
April 18, 2024
The Steel Hawks make their boba easily accessible as you can purchase it during lunch and order it on your phone.
To build a better robot, the robotics team goes into business with boba
March 14, 2024
This spring, many Harrisites are looking forward to applying to summer internships for the arts.
Digital note taking vs. paper note taking
March 11, 2024
ModIT invites former president and Princeton student, Sonia Hasko, to talk to current club members
Alumna Sonia Hasko returns to address ModIT members
February 25, 2024
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After alumni share allegations of faculty sexual misconduct, silence from the Townsend Harris administration

After alumni share allegations of faculty sexual misconduct, silence from the Townsend Harris administration

Isabelle Guillaume, Samantha Alzate, and Amanda Renzi
May 26, 2020
NYC Schools & The Coronavirus Pandemic: Live Updates

NYC Schools & The Coronavirus Pandemic: Live Updates

Isabelle Guillaume
March 15, 2020
Vast majority of THHS students polled fear attending school, spreading disease to those at risk

Vast majority of THHS students polled fear attending school, spreading disease to those at risk

Isabelle Guillaume, Samantha Alzate, and Amanda Renzi
March 14, 2020
Administration, custodial staff address sanitary issues amid COVID-19 concerns

Administration, custodial staff address sanitary issues amid COVID-19 concerns

Isabelle Guillaume, Samantha Alzate, and Amanda Renzi
March 9, 2020
As coronavirus fears rise, students express dismay at lack of soap in school bathrooms

As coronavirus fears rise, students express dismay at lack of soap in school bathrooms

Isabelle Guillaume, Samantha Alzate, and Amanda Renzi
March 6, 2020
Open House welcomes prospective students from the class of 2024

Open House welcomes prospective students from the class of 2024

Isabelle Guillaume and Samantha Alzate
November 4, 2019
DOE reassessment calls for additional PE hours

DOE reassessment calls for additional PE hours

Isabelle Guillaume and Samantha Alzate
October 4, 2019
Principal Condon shares details of elevator policy changes, while others call for more clarity

Principal Condon shares details of elevator policy changes, while others call for more clarity

Isabelle Guillaume and Danielle Amster
March 17, 2019
New elevator policy scheduled to go into effect today leads to confusion

New elevator policy scheduled to go into effect today leads to confusion

Isabelle Guillaume and Danielle Amster
March 11, 2019
Townsend alum makes history at Harvard

Townsend alum makes history at Harvard

Isabelle Guillaume
March 5, 2019
Photo by Sofia Milonas

School community reacts to major change in dress code enforcement

Isabelle Guillaume and Danielle Amster
February 1, 2019
Photo by Sofia Milonas

Major change made to dress code enforcement

Isabelle Guillaume and Danielle Amster
January 31, 2019
Demerits & distractions: sexism in schools

Demerits & distractions: sexism in schools

Isabelle Guillaume and Danielle Amster
November 29, 2018
Block schedule replaces all bands meet schedule

Block schedule replaces all bands meet schedule

Isabelle Guillaume
September 26, 2018
Senior Phillip Ji goes viral after hitting the "shoot" dance at graduation

Senior Phillip Ji goes viral after hitting the “shoot” dance at graduation

Isabelle Guillaume and Danielle Amster
June 25, 2018
Trust the process: girls’ flag football champs

Trust the process: girls’ flag football champs

Isabelle Guillaume and Kunchaka Fonseka
June 18, 2018
Teachers vote to pass new block schedule for 2018-2019

Teachers vote to pass new block schedule for 2018-2019

Isabelle Guillaume, Danielle Amster, Stephanie Guevara, and Anna Gutowska
May 7, 2018
Black Panther: a step toward a more inclusive Hollywood

Black Panther: a step toward a more inclusive Hollywood

Alyssa Nepomuceno, Isabelle Guillaume, and Jessica Brite
April 24, 2018
Mr. Hagerty’s hall pass: keeping students safe and keeping itself clean

Mr. Hagerty’s hall pass: keeping students safe and keeping itself clean

Isabelle Guillaume, Danielle Amster, and Amberly Khan
April 17, 2018
Townsend Harris students take action following MSDHS shooting

Townsend Harris students take action following MSDHS shooting

Isabelle Guillaume, Danielle Amster, and Amberly Khan
March 28, 2018
Steel Hawks power up for build season

Steel Hawks power up for build season

Isabelle Guillaume and Ryla Pasaoa
January 17, 2018
Spotlight on those struggling to find a place in it

Spotlight on those struggling to find a place in it

Isabelle Guillaume
January 5, 2018
PSAL fall season wraps up

PSAL fall season wraps up

Isabelle Guillaume and Amberly Khan
November 6, 2017
THHS Confessions Page suddenly closes after request from deans

THHS Confessions Page suddenly closes after request from deans

Isabelle Guillaume and Amberly Khan
November 1, 2017
Photo by Matthew Neil

With increased demands on WiFi capacity, access for students is limited

Isabelle Guillaume, Reshma Deonarain, Tanisum Halim, and Amberly Khan
October 12, 2017
School considers adding water bottle fountains

School considers adding water bottle fountains

Isabelle Guillaume
October 4, 2017

New single-stall bathroom on the third floor

Isabelle Guillaume
June 4, 2017

Senior Georja Fotiu presents at Intel International Science and Engineering Fair

Isabelle Guillaume
June 3, 2017

2016 election simulation in full swing at THHS

Isabelle Guillaume and Samantha Alzate
November 4, 2016
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