Congratulations to Jay N (5Kruvi) for placing 1st in the 2025 New York City Spelling Bee Finals. Jay will be one of two spellers representing New York City at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in May. Here's Jay in the championship round spelling "mediobrome".
Thanks to the HS Social Studies Department for hosting an informative day of speakers (including many alum and past colleagues) to discuss the complexities of immigration, human rights, and witnessing personal narratives. Thanks to Department Chair Ms. Jawanda and the Social Studies faculty for making this day possible.
Congratulations to 9th grade HCHS student Miles W. for winning the national Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge! Miles combined his interest in origami with his concerns about people impacted by natural disasters experiencing loss of home and need for immediate shelter. We are so proud of you, Miles!
Congratulations to HCHS Alumna Class of 2002 Chloë Bass on her extraordinary audio public art project in 14 MTA stations. Listen for her work until October 5th. You can also see her earlier visual work from 2024 at the Lorimer St L stop, Personal Choice #5