The Truman Student Council has announced that this week is SPIRIT WEEK, and they encourage students to show off their school spirit by participating in the following “dress-up” events: February 9th through February 13th Monday: Truman Day Wear your best Truman Gear Tuesday: Black and White Day Wear black…
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED. STAY TUNED FOR UPDATED INFORMATION ON WHEN IT MAY BE RESCHEDULED. (D.ROUSH 11:05AM, 2/2/14) All Truman parents and guardians, You are cordially invited to a SPECIAL EMERGENCY MEMBERSHIP MEETING to be held at Truman on Monday, February 2nd at 6:30 p.m.…
BRONX, NY -Regents exams will take place on Monday, January 26 through Thursday, January 29. Students who are registered for exams received entrance tickets in their third period classes. Students only attend school when they have a regents exam. Friday January 30 and Monday February 2 are staff development days…
[easyrotator]erc_32_1420553050[/easyrotator] BRONX, NY – Students and Staff at Harry S Truman High School got in the holiday mood in December, as the school hosted its first “Holiday Door Decorating Contest” in recent memory. Students and teachers worked together on the projects, which transformed the hallways into a winter wonderland. A…
The following is an excerpt from a press release issued by the Schools Chancellor. To view the entire release, CLICK HERE. NEW YORK – Chancellor Carmen Fariña today kicked off College Application Week, a coordinated effort to provide college application resources and supports to high-needs students and students who would…
BRONX, NY – “Discrimination Is Not The Answer” is the subject of discussion among students at Truman High School, and several students in the Hearing Education Services Department found a creative way to express their ideas about being deaf. “I’m trying to tell people that those people who think that deaf people…
BRONX, NY – For youth between the ages of 10 and 24, suicide is the third leading cause of death in the United States, killing around 4,600 young people each year (cdc.gov). In October, Truman students took part in a special program on Teen Suicide Prevention. Fordham University’s WFUV-FM…
The following article was published by Gallaudet University. Andy Cruz, Class of 2013 is now a member of the Gallaudet University Varsity Basketball team. The team recently rallied for a bill to support the deaf and hard-of-hearing members of the U.S. Military. The full article can be found by clicking here.…
BRONX, NY – Eighth grade students from across the Bronx and parts of Manhattan made their way to Co-Op City on November 1st to get a first-hand look at what Truman has to offer as part of three annual Open House events. “You really can’t appreciate everything this school offers…
NYC Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña and Dr. Mary T. Bassett, the Commissioner of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOH) have issued the following joint statement to all families regarding recent news about Ebola in New York City. The text of their message is as follows. To view the original memo…
SALT LAKE CITY, UT- Most space travelers require years of training and experience before getting to go to the outer limits of the atmosphere and beyond, but now Truman students can explore the universe in much greater detail, thanks to the help of Earth Science and Astronomy teacher Mrs.…
BRONX, NY – As the leaves change colors in Autumn, the facade of Truman High School got a little more color, thanks to the efforts of members of the custodial department. “I said it was ready for a refresh,” said Principal Keri Alfano. She had a conversation with members of…
BRONX, NY – Students entering Truman High School have a reason to smile this year – as one faculty member is finding a new way to brighten their day. “It’s a mood elevator without question,” says English teacher Reggie Lewis. “Even if some just love the artwork of it.” Mr.…
We are proud to have participated in the 14th Annual Gladys Ricart & Victims of Domestic Violence Memorial Brides March this past Friday, September 26, 2014, lending our voices to a movement that will continue UNTIL THE VIOLENCE STOPS! We marched alongside approximately 500 people, including the Mayor’s Office to…
BRONX, NY – Pro Chefs Harold Chase and Jeff Brylski lead one of the top-performing Culinary Arts Program in New York City, right here at Truman High School. While the list of their accomplishments in any given year is difficult to summarize, Chef Brylski provides his “Year-In-Review” highlighting some of the…