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The THHS School Wide Grading Policy adds a new section.
Schoolwide grading policy updated to include revision guidelines
November 22, 2023
2023 Founders Day held at THHS auditorium.
Founders’ Day 2023 held at Townsend Harris due to renovations at Colden Auditorium
November 20, 2023
The senior class at the annual hallway decorating competition held on Friday, October 27.
Once again, seniors win first place in hallway decorating competition
November 14, 2023
Students participating in Barbenheimer day.
“Barbenheimer” makes its Spirit Week debut
November 12, 2023
Students at the Witching Hour.
Over three hundred students attend the Witching Hour Read-a-thon
November 9, 2023
New book club at Townsend Harris aims to promote reading for enjoyment
New book club at Townsend Harris aims to promote reading for enjoyment
November 17, 2023
Following the retirement of Ms. Wischerth, Antonio Montalvo joins the Art Department
Following the retirement of Ms. Wischerth, Antonio Montalvo joins the Art Department
November 11, 2023
Freshmen reflect on their first marking period at THHS
Freshmen reflect on their first marking period at THHS
October 31, 2023
Mr. Amanna and Ms. Yan, directors of the THHS programming office
Following Ms. Chung’s retirement, Mr. Amanna and Ms. Yan now in charge of creating student schedules
October 29, 2023
History department welcomes new faculty member Joshua Krinsky
History department welcomes new faculty member Joshua Krinsky
October 17, 2023
Photo by Kari Iocolano
OPINION: Tackling test anxiety requires a heightened emphasis on progress
November 24, 2023
Transportation issues for some students with IEPs stem from requirements that allow for only one drop-off time for each school.
OPINION: Busing issues deprive students with IEPs from equal access to the educational opportunities at THHS
November 16, 2023
The THHS Election Simulation should be held at all schools.
Opinion: Mock elections belong in every high school
November 8, 2023
Townsend Harris High School students face an unexpected metal detector and hold during class on September 26.
EDITORIAL: With the fear of deadly violence now a fixture in American schools, students deserve better communication when metal detectors and a “hold” disrupt normal operations
October 30, 2023
Photo by Kari Iocolano
Opinion Roundup: Students share thoughts on changes in AP World History exam rubric
October 13, 2023
Students listen to these fall songs during different times, but especially during their commute to school.
Harrisites share their fall music favorites
November 25, 2023
Harrisites react to the Five Nights at Freddy’s Movie
Harrisites react to the Five Nights at Freddy’s Movie
November 21, 2023
Townsend Trends: fall sweaters, shoes, and patterns
Townsend Trends: fall sweaters, shoes, and patterns
November 19, 2023
Festive and frightening events to check out before Halloween
Festive and frightening events to check out before Halloween
October 24, 2023
With Halloween right around the corner, Harrisites share their plans
With Halloween right around the corner, Harrisites share their plans
October 19, 2023
As part of “Alliance 4,” Steel Hawks place second at Brunswick Eruption
As part of “Alliance 4,” Steel Hawks place second at Brunswick Eruption
November 23, 2023
Juniors Toluwanimi Oyeleye (left), Azeezat Yusuf (middle), and Ramon R. Rodriguez (right) become first-year HPMP students.
Harrisites participate in the Sophie Davis Health Professions Mentorship Program
November 13, 2023
Harrisites participate in field biology internships at Alley Pond
Harrisites participate in field biology internships at Alley Pond
November 2, 2023
The 2023 Science Olympiad Team at States.
SciOly Members Prepare for a New Year of Competitions
October 27, 2023
Cooper Union Highschool STEM program
Harrisites participate in Cooper Union’s STEM Summer Program
October 20, 2023
A crack in the paint is still a piece of the picture.
S!NG 2024 Highlights
November 19, 2023
Classic Crossword: War of the Words
Classic Crossword: War of the Words
November 18, 2023
Students helping out with the voting ballots for Election Simulation on November 5.
Photos of the Week- Halloween, Founders’ Day, Deputy Chancellor Visit, and Election Sim
November 7, 2023
Founders Day 2023 live from THHS.
Founders’ Day 2023: Livestream
November 3, 2023
GALLERY: Halloween Artwork
GALLERY: Halloween Artwork
November 3, 2023
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Katherine Lian

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Students helping out with the voting ballots for Election Simulation on November 5.

Photos of the Week- Halloween, Founders’ Day, Deputy Chancellor Visit, and Election Sim

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
November 7, 2023
Students reading at the event.

Photos of the Week – Reading, Storytelling, Decorating, and Rallying

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
November 1, 2023
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[Photo] Sophomores go on annual grade trip to Jib Lanes

October 25, 2023
Townsend Harris High School students face an unexpected metal detector and hold during class on September 26.

For the second time in two years, metal detectors appear in THHS lobby for “random scanning”

Carina Fucich, Isabel Jagsaran, Katherine Lian, and Sadeea Morshed
October 23, 2023
The spirit squad cheering for the girls varsity soccer team at the pink-out game on Monday, 10/16, in support of breast cancer awareness month.

Photos of the Week: Pink-Out and Freshman Scavenger Hunt

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
October 21, 2023
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[Photo] History department welcomes new faculty member Joshua Krinsky

October 17, 2023
Former Assistant Principal of ISS takes new job in the DOEs central office.

[Photo] Georgia Brandeis, Assistant Principal of Instructional Support Services, takes new job in DOE’s central office

October 16, 2023
La Herencia Hispanas salsa event on October 13th in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Photos of the Week: Speakers, Storytellers, Salsa Dancers, and Decorators

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
October 14, 2023
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[Photo] THHS welcomes Class of 2015 alumna Eleni Sardina into the history department

October 10, 2023
Vegetables at the menu tasting event.

Photos of the Week: 9/29 – 10/6

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
October 7, 2023
Harrisites take part in fall Blood Drive this past week.

[Photo] Harrisites volunteer at fall Blood Drive

October 4, 2023
Hawx News and The Townsend Times, Election Simulation newspaper.

SLIDESHOW: Election Simulation Kickoff Rally 2023

Katherine Lian, Karen Lin, and Alejandro De La Torre Cardona
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

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
September 21, 2023
Students going to class on the QC campus.

[Photo] Opinion Roundup: Seniors reflect on their first weeks taking QC classes

September 13, 2023
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[Photo] Kevin McDonaugh takes on new position in the English department

September 11, 2023
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[Photo] Mathematics department welcomes new teacher Dina Inoyatov

September 6, 2023
Class of 2027 attend freshman orientation at Townsend Harris.

[Photo] Incoming freshmen attend orientation before the start of the 2023-2024 school year

September 4, 2023
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[Photo] With AI returning for round two, schools need to respond to disruptions to writing. Here’s how.

August 31, 2023
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[Photo] How Harrisites spent their summer vacation

August 28, 2023
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[Photo] Barbie inspires discussions by teens across America

August 23, 2023
Completing the FAFSA has now been made easier for incoming seniors.

[Photo] Changes implemented into the FAFSA form intend to help seniors

August 21, 2023
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[Photo] Harrisites talk preparations for the upcoming school year

August 14, 2023
The Introducing 2023 Logo

Seniors share parting thoughts on Instagram

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
August 4, 2023
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[Photo] The Classic’s end of year livestreams: graduation, sports awards, and the spring concert

August 3, 2023
Ms. Brustein, the Assistant Principal of Math, Science, and Technology retires after 23 years at Townsend Harris.

[Photo] After twenty-three years, Susan Brustein, Assistant Principal of Math, Science, and Technology, is retiring from THHS

June 27, 2023
Ms. Chung, humanities teacher at Townsend Harris for 31 years.

[Photo] Ms. Chung retires after 31 years as a faculty member

June 26, 2023
Mr. Stonehill: teacher, former coordinator of student activities, and former coach at Townsend Harris.

[Photo] Mr. Stonehill retires after a 29 year teaching career at THHS

June 23, 2023
Mr. Hackney, humanities teacher at Townsend Harris for 27 years.

[Photo] After 27 years, Mr. Hackney is ready for his next adventure

June 21, 2023
Mr. Sweeney with his family.

[Photo] Brian Sweeney honored with $25,000 FLAG Award grand prize for excellence in teaching

June 19, 2023
Moments of Senior Prom 2023

Moments of Senior Prom 2023

Karen Lin and Katherine Lian
June 16, 2023
The sky on Wednesday, June 7th when the air quality was at an all-time high.

[Photo] Remote education makes brief return after smoke impacts air quality

June 13, 2023
The recently reinstated three-year Modern Language requirement for the Townsend Harris Honors Diploma may be doing more harm than good for students with interests outside of languages.

[Photo] OPINION: Is the Three Year Modern Language Requirement for the THHS Diploma necessary?

June 9, 2023
Pictured is the inside of the guidance suite.

[Photo] The guidance department reflects and shares aspirations for the upcoming year

May 31, 2023
The candidates for the next Student Union Executive Board at the debate.

[Photo] Following a debate and a vote, the SU election season comes to a close

May 29, 2023
Ms. Ezquerra, Spanish teacher at Townsend Harris.

[Photo] Teachers Before Townsend: Ms. Ezquerra’s teaching journey from Poland to New York City

May 24, 2023
Ann Hsieh, part of the THHS Wind Ensemble and Chamber Music Project.

[Photo] Musician Spotlight: Junior Ann Hsieh’s musical endeavors inside and outside of THHS

May 23, 2023
Senior Justin Huang.

[Photo] Student Spotlight: Senior Justin Huang released his album, In Conversation

May 2, 2023
The cast of Into the Woods.

SLIDESHOW: The Nightingale Theater Company goes Into The Woods

Steven Jara, Judy Kim, Samira Li, Katherine Lian, and Karen Lin
May 2, 2023
Violetta Kurayeva, the new school nurse

[Photo] New nurse hired at THHS

March 27, 2023
The Filipino FON leaders.

[Photo] FON Spotlight Series: Filipino FON Leaders

March 1, 2023
The Varsity Girls Table Tennis Team participates in practice to prepare for their playoff games.

[Photo] Girls Varsity Table Tennis Team makes playoffs for the first time in seven years

February 13, 2023
The Varsity Girls Table Tennis Team participates in practice to prepare for their playoff games.

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Students represented their clubs at the Winter Carnival by hosting activities and selling food. Pictured is Ms. Fee participating in Girl Up’s booth.

[Photo] Student Union holds first Winter Carnival event in four years

February 6, 2023
Senior advisor, Mr. Gelbman in the dunk tank.

SLIDESHOW: Winter Carnival 2023

Karen Lin and Katherine Lian
February 2, 2023
The new PSAL policy called the All Access Program changes the game for high school athletes as they’re free to openly play a sport at another school in their district. 

[Photo] New PSAL policy opens the door for student athletes to compete in more sports

January 30, 2023
Townsend Harris is now officially using Jupiter Grades as the new gradebook, after not having an official gradebook for the entire first semester.

[Photo] With the start of the spring semester, Jupiter Grades will be the new schoolwide gradebook

January 23, 2023
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[Photo] THHS Green Team creates garden in the library courtyard

January 19, 2023
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[Photo] Opinion Roundup: thoughts from around the school on new cell phone restrictions

January 17, 2023
THHS updates their ventilation system by installing MERV 13 filters.

[Photo] Air filtration update: THHS upgraded with MERV 13 filters in HVAC system

January 12, 2023
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