URGENT: We have a clarification regarding an announcement that was made during the school day on March 22nd. The following message is from Principal Alfano: Attention all students: Students will not be able to bring drinks in glass or open containers into the school building. If you are bringing in…
BRONX, NY – On Saturday March 5, Seven Truman Culinary students competed at Monroe College for America’s best High School Chef and Pastry Chef Competition. Our pastry competitors Chynalee Pabon, and Erika Ortiz both finalists each won a $12,500 scholarship to attend Monroe College in the fall. Sheldon Davis won…
BRONX, NY – Pursue your passion. Work with reliable people. Network. Develop a team and make investments. These are just a few of the messages conveyed to Truman Media’s aspiring photographers by entrepreneur Tom Russo. “I’m used to getting experience form older people but getting advice from someone in the…
BRONX, NY – Students in the Truman Media Program continued their “virtual guest speaker” series as they completed a unit of study on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat. “Why do people go on it? Why is it such a big deal?” said junior media student Matthew Malave.…
NEW YORK, NY – On March 11, 12, & 13, 2016, The Steel Horses, Truman’s Robotics Team rode in to Javits Center to compete in the FIRST NYC Regional championship tournament. Sixty-six teams competed, including six international teams. After eighty-eight qualifying matches, The Steel Horses finished with a record of 5-3,…
No more violence. No more abuse. No more excuses! March 6 – 12 is NO MORE week! RAPP would like to invite the Truman community (staff, students, parents) to contribute to the “No More” campaign. We got off to an excellent (and early) start with a presentation at the March…
As you may know, the week of February 8 – 12 was designated by the DOE as Respect For All Week. In recognition of Respect For All, on Wednesday February 10th and Thursday February 11th, Peer Leaders from RAPP, MOST, and buildOn facilitated assemblies for approximately 100 students. The Peer…
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH, 2016 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Throughout history, women have driven humanity forward on the path to a more equal and just society, contributing in innumerable ways to our character and progress as a…
BRONX, NY – For the first time in many years, Harry S Truman High School has published it’s newest edition of the “Truman Times.” “It’s a much-needed forum for the school,” according to newspaper advisor, Ms. Ranisha Singh. “It gave the students a chance to become better writers and thinkers,…
February 14, 2016 is coming soon. To a lot of people, that is St. Valentine’s Day, a day to celebrate who you like, who you love. At RAPP, we’ve honored February 14th as Love Is Respect Day, a day to celebrate all of our relationships, whether they be friendship,…
SPEAKER MELISSA MARK-VIVERITO AND SCHOOLS CHANCELLOR CARMEN FARIÑA ANNOUNCE COLLABORATION WITH MICROSOFT TO PROVIDE SOFTWARE TO NEW YORK CITY STUDENTS Today, Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña announced an innovative collaboration with Microsoft Corp. to provide New York City students and families with access to Microsoft software. Students…
BRONX, NY – The Truman High School Lady Mustang Basketball took on neighborhood rival Cardinal Spellman this week in interleague play. After a hard-fought battle, the Lady Mustangs came out on top by a score of 54-to-49. Their game was featured on News 12 Sports. (Coverage begins at 1:30 in…
As you may know, February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, the week of February 8 – 12 is “Respect For All” week, and February 14 is Valentine’s Day AND One Billion Rising: Revolution! There are many ways you can take part. On Tuesday, we will participate in…
Presidential Proclamation ~ National Teen Dating Violence Awareness And Prevention Month, 2016 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Teen dating violence is a serious violation that can affect a young person’s safety, development, and sense of comfort. Perpetrated by a current or past intimate partner, dating violence takes…
Dear parents and guardians, This is an important message from Truman High School. All students must return to school on Tuesday, February 2. Students should enter school the same time they did in the fall term. They should also follow their same program and attend the same classes that they…