News – Harry S Truman High School (2024)

BRONX, NY – Truman tennis players were treated to a fun and interactive clinic on April 5th, hosted by tennis player and tennis brand marketing expert Bryan Griffin. Tennis Coach Kaitlin McCabe – a personal friend of Griffin’s – arranged the workshop, which was originally planned to last an hour…

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BRONX, NY – For an artist, there are few things more exciting than being told that your work is some of “the best,” and will be on public display for the world to see. That hope has become reality for two Truman art students. Jassandra “JJ” Gonzalez and Yanely Pichardo…

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BRONX, NY – Truman Librarian Elizabeth Devora was recognized as the March 2024 Spotlight by the New York City School Librarian’s Association for her hard work and dedication to improving our students’ library experience. The NYCSLA wrote in an email: On behalf of the New York City School Librarians’ Association…

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BRONX, NY – It’s a sight nobody really wants to see in their own neighborhood – an abandoned property that has been neglected and left to fill with litter. In March, the Truman Air Force JROTC unit put on their work gloves and got out into the community to help…

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BRONX, NY – Students at Harry S Truman High School celebrated Black History Month with a special 2-part performance for students and parents the week of Valentines Day. Part 1 was a Black History Month commemoration with performances by student dancers and singers. Part 2 was a special collaborative performance…

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BRONX, NY – Students at Truman High School and across New York City now have FREE access to a new tool to connect with mental health counseling. “NYC Teenspace,” powered by Talkspace, is a $26-million dollar initiative to provide improved access for teens aged 13 to 17. HOW IT WORKS…

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Operation Prom is offering free prom dresses and tuxedos for all high school SENIORS with a valid ID. Click here to register The FREE giveaway will take place on Friday April 26th from 1pm to 5pm. Reservations are required for the FREE giveaway on FRIDAY. FREE dresses and tuxedos will…

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Hello! The Police Athletic League is excited to announce our upcoming Police Commissioner for a Day Essay Contest, open to all High School students in NYC! This year’s question is, “As Police Commissioner for a day, what would be your number one priority to tackle?” The winner of the contest…

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BRONX, NY – Think of it like “Shark Tank…” but for students. That is exactly what students in Truman High School’s Business & Entrepreneurship Program experienced recently as they participated in a pitch competition with the Virtual Enterprises International program. The Lightning Business Pitch Competition was held on the campus…

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BRONX, NY – The sport is called “cross country,” but typically that term just means running long distances. However, for one Truman cross country athlete, his run will literally take him overseas to another country. Fidelis Osunkwo, a senior, was recently invited to the 2023 Bermuda Cross Country Challenge, which…

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CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE WORKSHOP INFORMATION Fordham RBERN is facilitating a series of online professional learning workshops for parents of ELLs. Please see below information and share with families. Thank you. The series includes four sessions. The sessions are: Know Your Rights:This workshop deals with the rightsof the parents…

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It’s a modern-day young-person’s dream – to become “internet famous,” and for one former Truman Media student and Co-Op City resident, that dream has come true. Now he’s using his celebrity status to give back to students at the school. Micah Coleman, 26, a 2016 graduate of Truman’s Media Program…

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BRONX, NY & DuBOIS, PA – A quiet baseball field nearly 300 miles away is the home of a very special and unique program that brings a community together as a family. This summer, two Truman High School media program students packed up their camera gear to tell this unique…

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BRONX, NY – After many years without a Parent Coordinator, Truman High School welcomed one of it’s own for the 2023-2024 school year, as Co-Op City resident Emerald Fletcher took on the important role starting in September. “We are thrilled to welcome back Emerald to the Truman Family,” says Principal…

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BRONX, NY – For young filmmakers across the country and right here in New York City, it is a dream come true: the opportunity to pursue their passion for filmmaking in a post-high school intensive program. That’s exactly what TWO Truman High School 2023 graduates will be doing starting this…

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