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Mr. Heathwood conducting the THHS Band.
Former band director Kevin Heathwood reflects on his time at THHS after taking a new role at the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts
November 3, 2025
Sophomores working during health class.
Required health course begins to shift back to sophomore year from senior year
October 27, 2025
Seniors pose for photo during senior sunrise
Annual Senior Sunrise: Class of 2026
October 24, 2025
After close to four decades of THHS seniors taking courses at QC, the partnership was put on pause this year due to financial constraints.
Inside the “pause”: how financial constraints led THHS to put a hold on a decades-long partnership with Queens College
October 22, 2025
Ms. Chang in her office in the guidance suite on the third floor of THHS.
Shikira Chang becomes interim acting assistant principal of pupil personnel services
October 20, 2025
Grace Kent joined the THHS Social Studies Department earlier this fall.
New teacher Grace Kent offers sociology and anthropology courses at THHS
November 7, 2025
AP United States History students visiting the National Museum of the American Indian in Manhattan.
AP U.S. History students visit National Museum of the American Indian
November 4, 2025
English department teacher leader, Ms. Lipinski.
Ms. Lipinski becomes an “English Department Teacher Leader”
October 31, 2025
The Nightingale Theater Company attends a trip to watch The Great Gatsby on Broadway.
Nightingale Theater Company attends The Great Gatsby on Broadway
October 28, 2025
Mr. LaRocca in his new office.
Passing the baton: Thomas LaRocca hired as new band teacher following Kevin Heathwood’s departure
October 21, 2025
Students reflect on their thoughts on the new Cell Phone Ban policy.
Opinion Roundup: How is the new cell phone ban going after one marking period?
November 5, 2025
Let's Talk Testing
Let’s Talk Testing
October 29, 2025
Students play volleyball in the gym
Opinion Roundup: reduced physical education schedules makes room for a return to sophomore health, fewer zero band labs
October 26, 2025
Students completing their chemistry lab during normal school hours.
Opinion Roundup: the elimination of zero band for underclassmen in biology and chemistry
October 19, 2025
Students share pieces of advice for students who are in or just entering high school.
Opinion Roundup: What I wish I knew before starting high school
October 8, 2025
Two student volunteers smile in front of the bodega where they sell snacks.
Band Bodega reopens with snacks and lunch options after a hiatus last year
October 30, 2025
Students reading during one of the independent reading sessions at last year's Witching Hour event.
After “Witching Hour” read-a-thon event sells out in just three minutes, students take on reading challenges to get off the waitlist
October 23, 2025
S!NG Semore co-overall director Nicolette Cuzzo prepares for the season.
With preparations for S!NG underway, Semore co-overall director Nicollete Cuzzo discusses the playwriting process
September 16, 2025
Students perform at the end of the Nightingale Summer Retreat.
The Nightingale Theatre Company holds its fifth annual summer retreat
September 4, 2025
Ariella performing on stage at THHS.
Musician Spotlight: Jazz Ensemble’s Ariella Casabar talks about taking up trumpet playing
August 20, 2025
With the new cellphone ban in NYC schools, students recall their middle schools restrictions on cellphones
With the statewide cell phone ban in effect, students reflect on their middle school cell phone restrictions
October 17, 2025
The new leaders of Tech Crew share their plans for the 2026 S!NG season.
Under new leadership, Tech Crew members start preparations for the 2026 S!NG season
October 15, 2025
Founders of SoulSketchCollective juniors Vanessa Lee and Michelle Shi promote mental health resources for students.
Juniors found nonprofit organization designed to promote mental health resources for NYC students
September 23, 2025
Saniha Jasrah's presentation of her findings from her research project in The Urban Barcode Research Program.
STEM Spotlight: Junior Saniha Jasrah researches the hygiene of school electronic devices during the Urban Barcode Research Program
September 17, 2025
The Science Olympiad team during a competition in the 2024-2025 school year
Science Olympiad team reflects on past season while looking ahead as school year approaches
August 25, 2025
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Malihah Islam

Malihah Islam, Science & Technology Editor

Malihah is a junior at Townsend Harris High School

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With the new cellphone ban in NYC schools, students recall their middle schools restrictions on cellphones

With the statewide cell phone ban in effect, students reflect on their middle school cell phone restrictions

Malihah Islam, Sci-Tech Editor
October 17, 2025
Founders of SoulSketchCollective juniors Vanessa Lee and Michelle Shi promote mental health resources for students.

Juniors found nonprofit organization designed to promote mental health resources for NYC students

Malihah Islam, Science and Technology Editor
September 23, 2025
Susan Rodriguez, Principal Brian Condon's secretary, at her desk in his office.

Staff profile: Principal’s secretary Susan Rodriguez described as the “hidden gem” of THHS

Malihah Islam, Science & Technology Editor
July 28, 2025
Textbooks Still Aid Student Learning.

Though digital study methods may be on the rise, physical review books are still in the game

Malihah Islam, Meriam Alamarie, and Raegan Purnama
March 28, 2025
THHS implements a new teacher-leadership program to enhance THHS teaching practices

Inside the “teacher leader” group that works with Principal Condon to enhance THHS teaching practices

Malihah Islam, Sci&Tech Editor
February 8, 2025
New teacher Jude Binda starts out at Townsend Harris.

ELA Department Welcomes Newest Recruit: Jude Binda

Hitarthi Bhatt, Malihah Islam, Mahi Segal, Meriam Alamarie, and Nicole Harvan
November 15, 2024
President Jenney Huang and Vice President Ashley Brachman of THHS Science Olympiad

With competitions on the horizon, new leaders of Science Olympiad settle into their roles

Malihah Islam, Kayla Ujandy, and Aastha Patel
October 19, 2024
Abid Choudhury becomes Boys Basketball team head coach.

Abid Choudhury becomes Interim Acting Assistant Principal of STEM

Malihah Islam, Shayra Shoshi, and Raisa Kamal
September 24, 2024
Alanna Rice becomes the new interim acting assistant principal of ISS

Alanna Rice becomes interim acting assistant principal of Instructional Support Services

Malihah Islam, Mirabelle Miketa-Garcia, and Methulia Medage
June 21, 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

Malihah Islam and Mohashin Tasfiya
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

Malihah Islam, Staff Writer
March 14, 2024
Students at the Read Dating Restaurant on Valentines Day.

Reading Initiative hosts free pancake restaurant in the library for second annual Valentine’s “read dating” event

Malihah Islam and Shayra Shoshi
February 24, 2024
The 2023 Science Olympiad Team at States.

SciOly Members Prepare for a New Year of Competitions

Kadiatou Dia, Raisa Kamal, and Malihah Islam
October 27, 2023
Ms. Lasoff engages the THHS community through the use of social media platforms.

Parent Teacher Coordinator Jodie Lasoff connects the THHS community through social media

Raisa Kamal, Kadiatou Dia, Malihah Islam, and Rina Chen
October 9, 2023
When applying, the incoming freshmen were required to write two essays and create a short video as part of the admissions process.

After earning a spot, members of the Class of 2027 offer thoughts on new admissions process

Mahi Sehgal, Mirabelle Miketa-Garcia, Raisa Kamal, Kadiatou Dia, Malihah Islam, and Humayra Bhuiyan
August 8, 2023
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