BRONX, NY – Diagrams of the human body, the solar system, and even posters explaining photosynthesis are all things you might expect to see in a science classroom, but visitors to Mr. Beauzile’s Truman classroom are in for a shock when they see his class “pet” slithering around her tank…
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…
February is a busy month for RAPP at Truman. While it is nationally recognized as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, we also look forward to NYC DOE initiative, Respect For All week, February 9 – 13, and V-Day’s One Billion Rising: Revolution global awareness campaign. More on the…
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…
R.A.P.P. & the Men of Strength Club proudly share with you the “Living His Dream” campaign. As you may know, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr was one of the leaders of the Civil Rights Movement, best known for being an iconic figure in the advancement of civil rights in the United States and around the…
[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…
Happy 2015, Truman family. Over this break, I came across this piece from ForHarriet.com and thought to share with you. What are your thoughts? Anything you’d like to add to this? Let me know, via emiller11@schools.nyc.gov. “Three Things I Wish My Mother Taught Me” I’ve always been envious of the…
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION In every State across our Nation, stalking is a crime. It is unacceptable behavior that violates the most basic principles of respect and decency, infringing on our fundamental right to feel safe and secure. At some point in their…
This holiday season, the RAPP team wishes a very happy, safe holiday season to the Truman community! While many people are excited over the break, holidays can be stressful for teens. Teens can experience a range of experience during the holiday’s, from family, travel, food, desserts and gifts, to homework,…
Teens invited to participate in the first Teen Twitter Chat! Have teens ask questions about healthy relationships, get resources and information! Follow the conversation at: @NYCTeen Dv @NYC Youth #NYCDateSafe
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…
The World Kindness Day is on November 13, 2014. It is a day that encourages individuals to overlook boundaries, race and religion. According to modern psychology, altruistic acts increases our own happiness in a profound way. The World Kindness Day was introduced in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement. It…
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…