April 12, 2024

Mr. Sandler and APUSH students attend the 2024 Lincoln Book Prize event

Social Studies teacher, Mr. Robert Sandler shares that last week, as the 2014 Gilder Lehrman New York State Teacher of the year, he had the …

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April 12, 2024

Mr. Sandler's NYC History Class takes a FiDi Walking Tour

On Monday, April 8th, our NYC History class embarked on an enriching journey through the historic Lower Financial District. Immersed in the captivating narratives of …

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April 4, 2024

Congrats to Mr. Sandler, 2024 Fund for Teachers Fellow!

Congratulations to Social Studies Teacher Mr. Robert Sandler who is a winner of the  Fund for Teachers Fellow! Mr. Sandler was awarded funding for his …

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April 4, 2024

Congrats to Mr. Hing Li! Chosen to participate in the NEH Summer Institute

Congratulations to Social Studies teacher, Mr. Hing Li who has been selected to participate in Pacific Crossings: Asian American and Pacific Islander Histories, 1870 to …

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March 31, 2024

Dr. Greenwald hosts the Sharaka delegation to classes

Social Studies teacher, Dr. Lisa Greenwald hosted special guest presenters to her classes this week from the Sharaka delegation. While they speak to many college …

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March 15, 2024

Seniors at Stuy register to VOTE!

In celebration of Civics Week at Stuyvesant, senior level Social Studies classes had visitors from the NYC Mayor's Public Engagement Unit to assist them in …

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March 8, 2024

Congrats Elizabeth & Brandon! Winners in Voting Rights Contest

Assistant Principal, Ms. Jennifer Suri shares congratulations to students named as winners in the Gilder Lehrman Voting Rights Essay contest!

Congratulations to Elizabeth Harris for …

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March 1, 2024

Phd candidate Melanie Subbiah speaks to Research classes on AI

Assistant Principal, Ms. Jennifer Suri shares that Phd candidate from Columbia University, Melanie Subbiah, spoke to junior and sophomore research classes this week. Melanie is …

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Feb. 23, 2024

Stuy Model UN attends 2024 Global Citizens Conference

From February 22nd to February 24th, 24 delegates from Stuy Model United Nations attended the 2024 Global Citizens Model United Nations conference in Manhattan with …

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Feb. 9, 2024

Ms. Dunkel's APUSH class makes paper dolls

Assistant Principal of the Social Studies department shares that students in Ms Dunkel's AP Human Geography class have serious fun with paper dolls for a …

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Feb. 2, 2024

Stuy Teachers Honored at U Chicago

Stuyvesant teachers, Dr. Maria Nedwidek-Moore, Mr. David Hanna and Ms. Jessica Quenzer were honored at University of Chicago last weekend at the "Free Expression" fly …

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Jan. 27, 2024

Parent Trip Chaperone Needed for 2/9/24

Mr. David Wang and four students from Stuy's FBLA (Future Business Leaderships of America) club will be taking a one day trip on February 9, …

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Jan. 19, 2024

Stuy students qualify for nationals in History Bowl!

Stuy students qualified two full teams o in a previous Zoom-based competition, and just recently qualified another two teams, meaning everyone in their club who …

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Jan. 5, 2024

Stuy Celebrates Science Research!

On Friday, January 5, Stuyvesant celebrated our students engaging in research at our annual Celebrate Science event in collaboration with the Parent's Association Independent Research …

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Jan. 1, 2024

Stuy Celebrates Science January 5th- Sign up to Attend!

Please join us in celebrating the hard work of Stuyvesant students who have completed independent research projects this past year on January 5, 2023 in …

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Dec. 15, 2023

Congrats to Moot Court on placing in quarterfinals!

The Moot Court Team and faculty coach Ms. Shuman attended the Final event and reception for participating teams at The Thurgood Marshall Federal Courthouse where …

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Dec. 1, 2023

SHSAA Unveils Plaque in Dr. John Nikol's Honor

Last week, the Stuyvesant High School Alumni Association honored the legacy of the esteemed Dr. John Nikol, former Stuyvesant Social Studies teacher, at an in-person …

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Nov. 17, 2023

Mr. Sandler's class see Harmony the Musical!

Harmony is a new musical with music by Barry Manilow and lyrics by Bruce Sussman. The musical tells the true story of the Comedian …

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Nov. 10, 2023

Students visit Central Synagogue for a talk by Holocaust survivor Sylvia Smoller

Sophomore, Junior, and Senior students along with Dr. Greenwald and Mr. Sandler attended a talk at Central Synagogue entitled 3448: A Holocaust Survivor on her …

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Nov. 2, 2023

Mr. Sandler's Jewish History students see Klezmer violinist Jake Shulman-Ment

Mr. Robert Sandler took a small group of students from his Jewish history class to the Museum at Eldridge Street for an afternoon of music …

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Nov. 2, 2023

Mr. Sandler & Dr. Brando take students to the Gilder Lehrman National Teacher of the Year event

Dr. Brando & Mr. Sandler took 17 students to the Gilder Lehrman National Teacher of the Year event at the Harvard Club last week. Deborah …

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Oct. 26, 2023

Mr. Sandler's Jewish History class welcomes Book Talk

Mr. Robert Sandler shares that this week, his Jewish History class had Austrian historian Lily Maier present a book talk on her newest publication Arthur …

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Oct. 11, 2023

Enter the Regeneron Talent Search Competition by 11/8/2023

The deadline to enter teh Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) is less than a month away, This contest is the nation’s oldest science research competition …

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Sept. 20, 2023

NYC History Day Kick Off!

Our students' winning project "Crossing the Bridge to Brooklyn: Innovation, Prosperity and Freedom by Giles El-Assal, Daniel Murdock, and Kaeden Ruparel, was a showcase at …

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Sept. 15, 2023

Mr. Sandler's Jewish History class see A Will to Live

Mr. Sandler's Jewish History class went to see the play A Will to Live last week. The play description:
"An awe-inspiring adaptation of Helena Wienrauch’s …

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Sept. 3, 2023

Congrats '24 Joyti Nath - 2023 Ham4Progress Award for Educational Advancement

Congratulations '24 Joyti Nath! Winner of the 2023 Ham4Progress Award for Educational Advancement! Congrats as well to Mr. Moore, her teacher! The Hamilton Education Program …

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June 17, 2023

Congratulations to Stuy's National History Day Winners!

Congratulations to Stuyvesant seniors who placed in the National History Day competition and to their teachers, Mr. Sandler and Mr. Moore! Stuy had a record …

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June 10, 2023

Congrats Dr. Greenwald! Published in Journal of Women's History!

Congratulations to Dr. Greenwald on her article in the Journal of Women's History! If you scroll down on the page, you'll see it listed here:. …

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May 27, 2023

Mr. Sandler's NYC History class visit Greenwood Cemetery

This past Friday, students from Mr. Sandler's New York City History class took a trolley tour of Greenwood cemetery in Sunset Park Brooklyn. It was …

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May 26, 2023

Mr. Wisotsky Hosts Research Analyst guest to Economics Classes

Mr. Wisotsky hosted Rebecca Greenberg, VP, ESG Research Analyst at Lazard Asset Management to speak to his Economics classes last week. Students were happy to …

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May 19, 2023

Mr. Sandler's NYC History Class takes NYC Walking Tour


Mr. Robert Sandler shares that his NYC History class explored the legacy of slavery in New York by touring Saint Augustine Episcopal Church on the …

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May 5, 2023

Mr. Wisotsky hosts special guests to Economics classes

Mr. Wisotsky's Economics classes hosted Pulitzer prize winning journalist and author Chris Hedges on May 4 for a special presentation this week. Students received copies …

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April 21, 2023

Mr. Sandler's APUSH students tour NY Historical Society Exhibit

Mr. Robert Sandler shares that his AP US History students toured the New York Historical Society’s exhibit “I’ll Have What She’s Having”. The Jewish Deli …

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March 30, 2023

Congrats to StuyMUN on amazing conference performances!

Stuy Model UN did outstanding in conferences in March! 

NHSMUN: Huge congratulations to Stuyvesant Model UN for their performance at the National High School Model …

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March 18, 2023

Stuy Freshmen take a trip to PIMCO

Last week, Stuy freshmen accompanied by Assistant Principal, Ms. Jennifer Suri visited PIMCO (Pacific Investment Management Company )and spoke with Stuyvesant graduates about their experiences! …

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March 10, 2023

Stuy hosts Reps from Mayor's Office for Civics Week 2023

Staff members from Mayor Eric Adams' office visited Stuyvesant last week during Civics Week and spoke to students in social studies classes about the importance …

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March 3, 2023

Stuy celebrates Civics Week 2023

On Monday March 6, Stuyvesant will be having a student voter registration drive. Staff from the Mayor's Office of Public Engagement will be visiting some …

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Feb. 26, 2023

Congratulations to Stuy’s NHD Winners - SWEPT the NYC Competition!

Congratulations to Stuy’s NHD Winners - SWEPT the NYC Competition!

Stuyvesant Social Studies students in Mr. Sandler’s and Mr. Moore’s classes swept the NY City …

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Jan. 20, 2023

Stuy Celebrates History Day 2023!

Last week, Stuyvesant's Social Studies Department along with the PA's Independent Research committee held a celebration for National History Day. Students exhibited their competition boards …

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Jan. 20, 2023

Mr. Hanna's class holds Congress of Vienna simulation

Last week, students in Mr. David Hanna's class held a Congress of Vienna simulation.

You may know about the history behind the Congress of Vienna, …

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Jan. 14, 2023

Congrats Karen Zhang - 2023 Regeneron Scholar!

Congratulations to senior Kathleen Zhang who was selected as 1 of 300 scholars of theRegeneron Science Talent Search for her project Temporal Regression Method …

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Jan. 7, 2023

Stuyvesant’s Research Students Celebrate Science!

On Friday, Stuyvesant's Research Opportunities Director and Assistant Principal, Ms. Jennifer Suri along with Research Faculty in collaboration with the Stuy Parent Association’s Independent Research …

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Dec. 20, 2022

Mr. Wisotsky hosts guest, Sam Hollander to Economics classes

Mr. Eric Wisotsky shares that he had a guest speaker in his Economics classes Wednesday, December 14. Sam Hollander is a song writer and pop …

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Dec. 15, 2022

History Day Competition prep with Buffalo Bill expert

Social Studies students are continuing to prepare for the History Day competition - here is a shot from Ms. Shuman's students after school last Friday …

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Dec. 10, 2022

Students readying for History Day Competition

Assistant Principal, Jennifer Suri shares photos of students in Mr. Moore's class getting ready with their exhibits for the annual History day competition. Stuyvesant will …

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Nov. 25, 2022

Stuy Alumna, Rachel Smith-Levy visits Social Studies classes

Assistant Principal, Ms. Jennifer Suri shares that 1999 Stuyvesant Alumna, Rachel Smith-Levy visited with Social Studies classes this week. Ms. Smith -Levy spoke about careers …

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Nov. 18, 2022

Congrats to Stuy MUN's success at Brown!

Congratulations to Stuyvesant’s Model UN team on performing exceptionally at Brown University last weekend! Shout out to Walker Simpson and Ty Anant for placing …

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Nov. 16, 2022

Mr. Hanna takes his elective class to St. John the Divine

Mr. Hanna's The Middle Ages class visit Saint John the Divine last week on a gorgeous Fall day. Want to know what St. John the …

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Nov. 5, 2022

Stuy Moot Court visits partner law firm

Assistant Principal, Ms. Jennifer Suri shares photos of our Moot Court team with Coach Ms. Shuman at our partnered law firm, Cravath, Swaine & Moore …

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Oct. 29, 2022

Stuyvesant Midterm Mock Election - Vote beginning November 3, 2022

The Social Studies Department is proud to announce that there will be a Stuyvesant Midterm Mock Election on Thursday, November 3rd, 2022! Please review the …

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Oct. 22, 2022

Mr. Sandler and APUSH students attend the Gilder Lehrman Ceremony

Mr. Sandler shares that since he was the Gilder Lehrman New York State teacher of the year in 2014, he was invited along with twenty …

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July 1, 2022

Organizing Fellowship opportunity with Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney

Are you civic-minded and available over summer?

Her's an exciting Organizing Fellowship opportunity

Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney is running for re-election in a competitive primary for …

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June 17, 2022

Mr. Moore hosts guest speaker, Professor Moor, in his AP US History class (his mom!)

Professor Moore ,a history professor at the University of Michigan (and Mr. Moore's mother), spoke to his AP US History classes last week on the …

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June 10, 2022

Congrats Mr. Sandler! Selected as UChicago Outstanding Educator 2022

Congratulations to social studies teacher, Mr. Robert Sandler who has been selected as a University of Chicago Outstanding Educator! One of his students, Jacob Steinberg, …

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June 4, 2022

Book Signing 6/14/22 @4pm; B&N TriBeCa for Mr. Hanna's new book - Broken Icarus

Congratulations to Mr. David Hanna on his fourth published book!

Join on June 14th at 4pm for a book signing and discussion with Mr. David …

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June 1, 2022

Mr. Sandler takes NYC History to Greenwood Cemetery on Tour

This past Tuesday my NYC History class toured Greenwood Cemetery. Through a quaint trolley ride through the gorgeous arboretum we visited elaborate Victorian Era mausoleums, …

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May 28, 2022

Down a Dark Stairwell: Documentary Screening at Stuy 6/8/2022 @5pm

Join the Social Studies Department on June 8, 2022 at 5pm in the theater for a special Documentary screening of Down a Dark Stairwell; …

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May 20, 2022

Congrats 2022 Stuy Fed Challenge Team!

Congratulations to Social Studies teacher, Ms. Ellen Schweitzer and this year's Fed Challenge team:

Maya Dunayer, Daniel Yu, James Lee, Adam Avnet, Vincent Xu,  Vedaant …

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May 19, 2022

Mr. Sandler's NYC History class take a Lower Manhattan Walking Tour

On Monday May 16th, Mr. Robert Sandler's NYC History class toured the Lower Financial District. They studied archaeological remains from the Dutch Era, important landmarks …

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May 7, 2022

Congrats to StuyMun on another successful conference!

Congratulations to all on Stuy Model UN! They held a conference here at Stuyvesant this past weekend (May 7) with great success to the return …

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May 5, 2022

SAVE the DATE: Celebrate Science with Regeneron Students 5/20/2022

Research Coordinator, Mr. Jason Econome, joined by the Stuy Parent's Association will host a celebration of Science on May 20. 2022 in Lecture Hall A …

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April 30, 2022

Mr. Sandler's NYC History class sees Paradise Square on Broadway

Social Studies teacher, Mr. Robert Sandler shares that he took his NYC History class to see the Broadway musical Paradise Square. Paradise Square is the …

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April 19, 2022

Congrats to Iago Macknik-Conde! Winner of a scholarship to the National WWII Museum’s Leadership Academy

Congratulations to Iago Macknik-Conde, who was just awarded a full scholarship to the National WWII Museum’s Leadership Academy, a summer learning experience that immerses …

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April 1, 2022

Mock Trial Team hosts guest speaker. Mr. Fenstermaker, Esq,

The Mock Trial Team, its coach,  Ms. Shuman from the Social Studies department along with mentor, Anne Labarera, hosted guest speaker, Scott Fenstermaker, Esq,  on …

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March 24, 2022

Congrats Mr. Hanna & Stuy Red Cross on International Humanitarian Law Preso!

Congratulations to Stuyvesant's Red Cross club on last week’s International Humanitarian Law Youth Action Campaign, which raises awareness for the International Humanitarian Laws, a body …

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March 4, 2022

Civics and the Voter Registration Drive on March 7, 2022

This week is Civics and the Voter Registration Drive across the DOE. The SU will be helping students register to vote at our school on …

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Feb. 11, 2022

Sign up to Mentor students in Research!

Stuy Parents and Guardians:

Stuy Students need your help and guidance! The Parents Association is partnering with the Stuy Faculty and the Alumni Association in …

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Jan. 9, 2022

Congrats to Mr. Robert Sandler; selected for Academy of Teachers Master Class in January 2022

Congratulations to Social Studies teacher, Mr. Robert Sandler who has been selected to attend "Maus": The Backstory, an Academy for Teachers master class led …

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Dec. 25, 2021

17? Can't Vote? BE A POLL WORKER!! Get Involved!!

Poll Worker Opportunities for Students

Are you a student interested in getting involved in the election, but are not old enough to vote? 17 year …

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Dec. 15, 2021

Congrats StuyMUN on Bronx Science Model UN Conference 2021

Stuyvesant Model United Nations competed and made a strong appearance at Bronx Science's Model United Nations Conference, SciMUNC, on Saturday, December 11. From committees on …

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Nov. 13, 2021

Stuy Hosts MiniMUNC

Stuyvesant High School hosted MmiMUNC this past Saturday live in person at Stuy!. The conference was a resounding success. Students from Stuy and the rest …

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Oct. 23, 2021

Stuyvesant celebrates 7 ⭐️ 2021 Recipients of University of Chicago’s Outstanding Educator Award!

We're celebrating! Seven of our Stuyvesant educators have been selected for the University of Chicago’s Outstanding Educator Award:
Congratulations to

Meng-Ping Tu
Ellen Siegel
Jia …

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Oct. 22, 2021

Mr. Hanna shares his class' Founding Brothers Simulation

Mr. David Hanna shares his student's annual Founding Brothers simulation in social studies classes this week!

"Students read Joseph Ellis's Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Founding Brothers …

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Oct. 22, 2021

Mr. Sandler's Jewish History class takes walking tour to Henry Street Settlement & more!

Mr. Robert Sandler shares that students had an amazing time this week back to in-person walking tours with his Jewish History class!! They toured the …

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Sept. 30, 2021

Mr. Waxman honors local FNDY for 9-11 with student letters of thanks & more

Mr. Michael Waxman organized a visit with Principal Yu and administration to present letters of thanks from Stuyvesant students in memory of 9-11. He was …

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Sept. 11, 2021

Congratulations to Mr. Sandler - MIT's Influential Teacher Award Recipient!

Congratulations to Social Studies teacher, Mr. Robert Sandler for being awarded MIT's Influential Teacher award. He was nominated by freshman, and Stuy '21 Amanda Zheng. …

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Sept. 8, 2021

Join YVote’s ChangeMaker Institute for 2021-22 Apps due by 9/30/2021

Join YVote’s ChangeMaker Institute for 2021-22

Are you interested in helping transform the political landscape? 2021 is an EPIC municipal election year in New York …

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Aug. 13, 2021

Congrats to Ms. Dunkel's students! Stuy dominates the Princeton Gerrymandering Project

We're celebrating Ms. Josina Dunkel's students who prevailed the Princeton Gerrymandering Project! Learn more at this link.

The top map from her class went to …

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June 24, 2021

Congratulations to Dr. Greenwald - Semifinalist for the FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence

Congratulations to Dr. Lisa Greenwald for making the semifinalist round for the prestigious FLAG Award for Teaching.

https://flagaward.org/2021

The FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence recognizes …

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June 13, 2021

Civics Opportunities for Students in Summer 2021!

Apply for the YVote Summer ChangeMakers InstituteAre you interested in helping transform the political landscape? 2021 is an EPIC municipal election year in …

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June 12, 2021

Mr. Waxman welcomes Judge James Cho in May to Social Studies

Judge James R. Cho is a federal magistrate judge with the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York in Brooklyn.  In …

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May 28, 2021

Mr. Waxman welcomes Mike McVay, media consultant to Social Studies classes

Social Studies teacher, Mr. Michael Waxman welcomed special guest, Mike McVay on May 20th and May 27th.  All four classes hosted Mr. McVay as a …

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May 21, 2021

Ms. Weissman hosts mayoral candidate Kathryn Garcia, Stuy '88

Ms. Weissman hosted Mayoral candidate, Kathryn Garcia, Stuy '88 for a special presentation last week with students after school. It was informative and insightful and …

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April 30, 2021

Mr. Sandler hosts author Sherrill Tippins to NYC History Classes

During the last week, social studies teacher, Mr. Robert Sandler had Sherrill Tippins, author of Inside the Dream Palace: The Life and Times of …

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April 24, 2021

Congrats Mr. Sandler! Accepted to Master Class from Academy for Teachers

Congratulations to Social Studies teacher, Mr. Robert Sandler on his acceptance to “Palestine, Resistance & Poetry,” a master class from Academy for Teachers with …

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April 16, 2021

Mr. Sandler hosts Dan Oshima to APUSH classes to speak on Japanese-American Internment

Mr. Robert Sandler hosted a speaker this past Wednesday in his AP U.S. History class . Mr. Don Oshima is the grandfather of his current …

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March 13, 2021

Mr. Sandler hosts Dr. Brian Rosenwald, UPenn Professor to APUSH classes

Mr. Robert Sandler had Dr. Brian Rosenwald, a professor from U Penn come to his AP U.S.History class to discuss his book, Talk Radio’s America: …

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March 4, 2021

Mr. Sandler hosts Dr. Dalkek from Wash U to APUSH Classes

Mr. Robert Sandler had Dr. Matthew Dalkek, a political science professor from George Washington University come to his AP U.S. History classes to discuss …

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Feb. 27, 2021

Mr. Wisotsky hosts Councilman hopeful Douglas Shapiro to Econ classes

City Council candidate and Stuy alumnus Douglas Shapiro, '07 spoke to Mr. Eric Wisotsky's 1st and 2nd period senior Economics classes last week. A …

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Feb. 17, 2021

Mr. Sandler's Jewish History class mentioned in an NBC Article

Mr. Robert Sandler shares that Stuyvesant and our Jewish History class is featured in an NBC article. If you scroll down towards the end of …

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Feb. 15, 2021

Congrats Dr. Berman! Interviewed in a podcast on Kerning Cultures Word on the Street

Congratulations to Social Studies teacher, Dr. Zachary Berman, who was nterviewed for part of a recent episode ol Kerning Cultures Word on the Street podcast. …

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Jan. 31, 2021

Ms. Siegel welcomes Prof. Gelman of Columbia to discuss 'The 20th Century Reversal"

Social Studies teacher, Ms. Ellen Siegel welcomed special guest lecturer Professor Andrew Gelman from Columbia University discuss, "The Twentieth-Century Reversal: How Did the Republican States …

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Jan. 24, 2021

Free Online Civics Classes to Prepare for the Citizenship Exam

The NY Historical Society is partnering is offering classes to green card holders on Saturdays,https://nyhistory.org/citizenship All classes are FREE!

If the site returns …

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Jan. 16, 2021

Mr. Wisotsky hosts Author, Nigel Lake & Cassandra Kelly as guest speakers to APUSH

Mr. Eric Wisotsky hosted to his AP U.S. History class Stuy parents and author, Nigel Lake & Cassandra Kelly on January 8! Mr. Lake provided …

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Jan. 10, 2021

Congratulations Mr. Sandler & Dr. Greenwald Accepted to Academy of Teachers Seminars!

Congratulations to Mr. Robert Sandler and Dr. Lisa Greenwald. They were selected to participate in the following program---a 3 part seminar led by The Academy …

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Jan. 8, 2021

2021 Profile In Courage Essay Contest - submit until January 15, 2021

The JFK Library announces the 2021 Profile In Courage Essay Contest is now accepting submissions from high school students.

Winning essays should describe the stories …

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Nov. 15, 2020

Mr. Sandler's AP U.S. Students make videos on the Elections

Mr. Robert Sandler's AP. U.Sl students create videos on the elections!

Teke a look at this on on the Florida Swing state by Sarah K, …

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Nov. 14, 2020

Mr. Hanna's Middle Ages class makes Chaucer videos

Mr. David Hanna shares videos his students in his Middle Ages class made for their unit on Chaucer

The Pardoner's Tale

The Nun's Priest's Tale …

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Nov. 8, 2020

Ms. Newman shares her class' History of Pumpkins flipgrid and project

Ms. Lori Newman shares the History Pumpkin slideshow.  The students delivered fantastic work! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1bIkLNwIsF0jRjQMCSk45x1nR9DJJkTHubCxqa8h-1ic/edit?usp=sharing

There is a great representation of diverse topics- Alexander III Bridge …

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Oct. 26, 2020

Students: VOTE in Stuyvesant High School's Mock 2020 Presidential Election 10/28-11/2

The Social Studies Department invites all Stuyvesant students to take part in Stuyvesant High School's Mock 2020 Presidential Election!

You will be able to select …

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Oct. 23, 2020

VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! Early Voting in NY Starts on Saturday, October 24!

New Yorkers will now have an additional option to cast their vote in the 2020 General Election. From Saturday, October 24th through Sunday, November 1st, …

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Oct. 23, 2020

StuyLaw hosts guest speaker, Stuy alumnus Judge Denny Chin!

The StuyLaw Club had the honor to host its first-ever guest speaker, Judge Denny Chin, and Stuy alumnus to a webinar this past Friday.. Judge …

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Oct. 4, 2020

Congratulations Dr. Greenwald! 2nd year selected as a UChicago Outstanding Educator!

Congratulations to Dr. Lisa Greenwald for being selected for the second time in both 2019 and 2020 as a University of Chicago's Outstanding Educator!! She …

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Aug. 7, 2020

Congratulations Mr. Sandler - Semi Finalist winner of the 2020 FLAG award!

Congratulations to Social Studies teacher Mr. Robert L. Sandler, National and State teacher of the Year, now also a semi-finalist winner of the prestigious FLAG …

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June 8, 2020

Mr. Sandler's NYC History class hosts Johanna Fernandez & Vivian Vázquez Irizarry

Mr. Robert Sander shares that his NYC History class had Johanna Fernandez, a professor from Baruch College give a talk on her book, The …

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May 24, 2020

Mr. Sandler's NYC History class hosts a virtual discussion with Hunter College Prof. Nicholas Dagen Bloom

Mr. Robert Sandler had Nicholas Dagen Bloom, professor from Hunter College come to his NYC History class on Monday, May 18 to give a …

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May 9, 2020

Stuy sweeps 2020 NY State History Day Competition!

Assistant Principal, Ms. Jennifer Suri shares Results of the 2020 New York State History Day Competition! Once again, Stuyvesant sweeps 1st, 2nd and 3rd …

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April 29, 2020

Kaylee Yin speaks at Ms. Suri's Global Studies online class

Assistant Principal, Ms. Jennifer Suri shares she welcomed, junior Kaylee Yin whose father survived the Khmer Rouge Genocide in Cambodia to share his story with …

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April 4, 2020

Mr. Wisotsky hosts Stuy '04, Cory Akerman as guest during class Zoom session!

Assistant Principal, Ms. Jennifer Suri shares that Mr. Eric Wisotsky had a guest speaker, Stuyvesant alum 2004, Cory Akerman.  Research Director of the National …
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March 20, 2020

Mr. Waxman and the Jewish Culture Club Celebrate Purim

Assistant Principal, Ms. Jennifer Suri shares that during the week of March 9th, Mr. Michael Waxman and the Jewish Culture Club made cookies as part …
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March 9, 2020

NY State Senator, Brian Kavanaugh Visits Ms. Weissman's AP US Gov Class with Stuy Alumna '16 Ms. Segall

New York State Senator, Brian Kavanaugh (26th District) visited Ms. Linda Weissman's AP U.S. Government class this past week. Also pictured far left, is his …

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March 2, 2020

Mr. Sandler hosts Dr. Vincent DiGiralamo author from Baruch College as guest speaker

Mr. Robert Sandler had Dr. Vincent DiGiralamo from Baruch College come and discuss his award-winning book, Crying the News: A History of America’s Newsboys, …

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Feb. 27, 2020

2010 Alumnus Tousif Ahsan Visits Classes to discuss the 2020 Census!

Assistant Principal, Ms. Jennifer Suri shares that class of 2010 Stuy Alumnus, Tousif Ahsan, visited senior classes to discuss the importance of the …
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Feb. 18, 2020

Mr. Sandler's NHD students get pointers from NYU Film Prof. Chris Roberson

Last Wednesday, Mr. Robert Sandler had Stuy alumnus ’93 and friend, Chris Roberson, an NYU Film Professor, visit and work with his National History …

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Feb. 12, 2020

Stuyvesant Celebrates National History Day 2020

Last week, Stuyvesant High School celebrated National History Day at the school level with a celebration announcing the 49 students who will take their 23 …

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Feb. 3, 2020

NHD 2019 Stuy Winners interviewed at Museum of City of NY's banquet

On Thursday of last week, Mr. Robert Sandler and Assistant Principal, Ms. Jennifer Suri were invited to the Museum of City of New York’s celebration …

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Jan. 24, 2020

Dr. Greenwald's Hardtack Bark-off Competition winners announced!

Dr. Lisa Greenwald announces the winners of the Hardtack Bake-off Competition held during her annual Civil War holiday party. 
 
First place winners in the …
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Jan. 17, 2020

Students put finishing touches on poster boards for Stuy NHD Competition - head up to 3rd Fl to see!

Assistant Principal, Ms. Jennifer Suri shares these sneak peaks at students putting the finishing touches on their exhibit boards for the Stuyvesant National History …
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Jan. 11, 2020

Ms. Weissman's Law class hosts Stuy Alumna '75, business entrepreneur, Dina Towbin

Ms. Linda Weissman's Law class hosted Ms. Dina Towbin, Stuyvesant Alumna, 1975 who spoke to students about the three steps to starting their own business, …
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Jan. 7, 2020

Mr. Boericke's US History class hosts Columbia professor, Andrew Gelman

Last Friday, January 3rd, after 10th period, Columbia University political science professor, Andrew Gelman came to visit Mr. Bill Boericke's US History class. He spoke …
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Jan. 1, 2020

Mr. Sandler's Jewish History class visits the Jewish Heritage Museum in Battery Park

Mr. Robert Sandler took his Jewish History class to the Museum of Jewish Heritage’s special exhibit -- Auschwitz: Not Long Ago, Not Far Away …

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Dec. 17, 2019

Ms. Mcroy-Mendell's AP Macro class hosts Dr. Beverly Hirtle

Ms. Catherine Mcroy-Mendell had a guest speaker in her A.P. Macroeconomics class last Friday, December 13th.
 
She shares that Dr. Beverly Hirtle is executive vice …
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Dec. 16, 2019

Mr. Sandler's Jewish History class hosts Georg Bear, WWII survivor

On Tuesday, Mr. Sandler’s Jewish History classes had survivor, George Bear come to tell his story of how he survived WWII by pretending to be …

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Dec. 13, 2019

Enter the National History Day Competition by January 10, 2020!

Assistant Principal, Ms. Jennifer Suri shares that any students interested in participating in Stuyvesant's National History Day Competition, must have their projects completed by January …

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Dec. 11, 2019

Mr. Sander and Ms. Mazzurco selected for Academy of Teachers Seminar "Income Inequality: Philosophy, Politics & Economics with Eliot Spitzer

Mr. Robert Sandler and Ms. Rosa Mazzurco (English department) were selected to participate in the Academy of Teachers seminar, “Income Inequality: Philosophy, Politics and Economics" …

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Nov. 26, 2019

JSA compete at Junior States of America 2019 Fall Regional Conference

Ms. Lisa Shuman shares that JSA students getting ready for debates  at opening ceremonies of the Junior States of America's 2019 Fall Regional Conference in …
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Nov. 17, 2019

Dr. Greenwald's AP US History classes host Beth Blatt to discuss Oneida!

Dr. Lisa Greenwald shares that award wining lyricist and playwright, Beth Blatt visited her AP US History classes to discuss her musical, Oneida! during a …
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Nov. 16, 2019

Ms. Shuman's 10th grade Global Studies classes have a Congress of Vienna

Students in Ms. Lisa Shuman's sophomore Global Studies class participated in a "Congress of Vienna" (photos courtesy of Ms. Suri)
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Nov. 13, 2019

Congrats to National History Bowl Qualifiers! Attend an Interest Meeting on November 26th!

Dr. Lisa Greenwald shares that last Saturday (11/2), five History Club members (Joshua Melamed, Adam Avnet, Anthony Rivello, Angier Lei, Andy Chen) participated in …
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Nov. 4, 2019

StuyMun competes at HoMMUNC

Senior, Ahmed Sultan shares that last weekend (Saturday, October 26), the Model UN team competed at HoMMUNC, the annual conference at the Horace Mann …

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Oct. 31, 2019

Mr. Hanna's Middle Ages Class Visits the Cloisters and St. John the Divine

Mr. David Hanna's Middle Ages class visited the Cloisters and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine this week. Mr. Hanna shares that these students …
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Oct. 29, 2019

Mr. Sandler's class visits Eldridge Street Synagogue and more!

Mr. Robert Sandler shares that his class explored the historic lower east side Wednesday. They toured the Eldridge Street Synagogue, the Romaniote Greek Synagogue, and …

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Oct. 23, 2019

Mr Sandler's Jewish History Class tours Hasidic Williamsburg with Frieda Vizel

Mr. Robert Sandler’s Jewish History class toured Hasidic Willamsburg with Frieda Vizel this past Wednesday. He shares it was fascinating to walk through the ultra-orthodox …

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Oct. 8, 2019

Dr. Berman hosts special guest in AP World classes

Dr. Zach Berman shares that Dr. George Sussman came to speak to his AP World classes on Thursday, October 3rd  to talk about epidemiology and …
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Oct. 5, 2019

African Children's Fellowship meets with the ACF club - Look for upcoming book drives!

Assistant Principal, Jennifer Suri shares that the Founder of the African Children's Fellowship, Mark  Grashow meets with Kaylee Yin and interested students after school for …
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Oct. 2, 2019

Check out the WALL on the Social Studies floor!

Have you stopped by THE WALL on the Social Studies floor? Ever pondered over the thought-provoking topics chosen? Dr. Lisa Greenwald shared this week how …

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Sept. 24, 2019

Congratulations Dr. Greenwald; lecturer at NYU Institute on French Literature on Daughters of 1968

Dr. Lisa Greenwald, another of our accomplished Social Studies teachers and a historian, gave a lecture this past week at New York University’s Institute …

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Sept. 15, 2019

NHD Winners Featured in Gilder Lehrman Fall 2019 Newsletter

Gilder Lehrman Institute featured 1st place National History day winners, Christy Guan and Hana Kim in their Fall 2019 Newsletter! Check it out here: https://www.gilderlehrman.org/about/fall-2019-newsletter …

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June 20, 2019

Ms. Suri attends a book talk by Robert Louis Gates Jr.

Assistant Principal, Ms. Jennifer Suri shares that students attended a book talk given by Robert Louis Gates Jr. They all received a free copy of …

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June 20, 2019

Congrats to NHD Winners at the Nationals!!

Mr. Robert Sandler shares photos and information about our students’ travels to the National History Day Competition! There were over 500,000 contestants nationwide and over …

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May 19, 2019

Congratulations George Dong! Winner in the Toby Nussbaum Jewish Heritage Contest!

Mr. Sandler shares congratulations to George Dong, a student from Mr. Robert Sandler's Jewish History class, who tied for 1st place in the T …

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May 19, 2019

Mr. Sandler & Seniors attend the Gilder Lehrman Gala!

Several seniors  and Mr. Robert Sandler attended the 25th Gilder Lehrman Gala at the Mandarian Oriental Hotel this week. Students met historian, Ron Chernow whose …
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May 15, 2019

Dr. Greenwald at the International Conference on War & Social Movements at the CUNY Graduate Center

On Friday, May 10th,  Dr. Lisa Greenwald gave a paper entitled "French Women's Support for the FLN and the Birth of a Feminist Consciousness …
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May 14, 2019

Mr. Greez AP Government Class reenacts Supreme Court

Mr. Victor Greez's AP Government class reenacted he Supreme Court this week. The court decided on current cases before the court on Thursday and Friday …

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May 7, 2019

Mr. Sandler's NYC History class take a trip to Greenwood Cemetery

Mr. Robert Sandler’s NYC History class took a trolley tour of Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn. This necropolis is an arboretum with over 500 different type …

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May 7, 2019

Mr. Trainors AP Comp Gov class Welcomes Afghanistan Youth Rep Ramiz Bakhtiar

On Thursday April 11th, Mr. Kerry Trainor shares that his AP Comparative Government and Politics class welcomed the Afghanistan Youth Representative to the …

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May 1, 2019

Play Reading - Something That Belongs To You - Tickets on Sale - June 3rd.

In Update #31, you read about Ms. Lisa Shuman and Stuy Alumna ’07, Raisa Ostapenko, who auditioned Stuyvesant students for a June 3 …

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April 28, 2019

Stuy MUNC hosted over 300 at Stuyvesant on April 13, 2019!

StuyMUNC 2019

Joshua also shares that last weekend, on Saturday, April 13th Stuyvesant Model UN had the privilege of hosting StuyMUNC: our premiere …

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April 13, 2019

Ms. Shuman hosts Alumna Raisa Ostapenko to audition students for Nobel Prize winner Dr. Hoffman's play on June 3rd.

Ms. Shuman and Stuyvesant Alumna, Raisa Ostapenko conducted auditions for a June 3rd reading of a play by Nobel Prize winning Chemist, Dr. Hoffman this …
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April 12, 2019

Mr. Sandler's NYC History Class takes a Walking Tour on April 10, 2019

Mr. Robert Sandler's NYC History Class took a walking tour on Wednesday, April 10th. They toured Federal Hall and saw the site of George Washington’s …
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April 10, 2019

Ms. Shuman takes Global IV students to see Vilna off Broadway

 Ms. Lisa Shuman share that she took her Global IV class off Broadway to see the NY debut of Vilna, an original play about …

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April 10, 2019

APUSH students SWEEP the NHD NYC Competition! 25 going to STATES!

Mr. Robert Sandler shares his AP U.S. students came in 1st and 2nd place in group website, exhibit board, and performance categories at …

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March 25, 2019

Ms. Sandler hosts Prof. Graham Hodges from Colgate U to APUSH classes

On Wednesday, March 13th, Mr. Robert Sandler had Professor Graham Hodges from Colgate University come to discuss the life of David Ruggles, a …

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March 25, 2019

Dr. Greenwald & the History Club share History Bowl 2019 Results

 Dr. Lisa Greenwald and the History Club shares that on Sunday February 24th, at the national qualifier for the History Bowl, Stuyvesant had …

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March 25, 2019

Dr. Greenwald interviews with Public Seminar on French Feminism at the Barricade-Listen here!

Dr. Lisa Greenwald had an interview and an extended excerpt from her book Daughters of 1968 with the Public Seminar on French Feminism at the …

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March 5, 2019

Mr. Sandler's APUSH Class Attend the Frederick Douglass Book Prize Award

Mr. Robert Sandler shares that he took 40 of his AP U.S. History students to the Yale Club to attend the Frederick Douglass Book Prize …

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Feb. 26, 2019

Ms. Garcia's class creates poetry inspired by the Tang era poets

Assistant Principal, Ms. Jennifer Suri shares that Ms. Brenda Garcia’s class created poetry inspired by the Tang era poets. (photos courtesy of Ms. Suri)
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Feb. 8, 2019

Mr. Hanna's AP Euro class host Annual Congress of Vienna

Mr. David Hanna's AP European History students hosted their annual Congress of Vienna simulation in class this week! (photos courtesy of Ms. Suri)

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Feb. 8, 2019

Mr. Trainor's AP US Gov't & Politics Class hosts Joseph Fucito, Sheriff of the City of NY

On Monday, January 14th, Mr. Kerry Trainor's AP United States Government and Politics classes welcomed the Sheriff of the City of New York, …

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Jan. 15, 2019

Model UN compete at Brooklyn Tech and takes honors!

ModelUN shares a TechMUN update this week from Ahmed Sultan! The Stuyvesant Model United Nations team competed at Brooklyn Technical High School last weekend. …

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Jan. 8, 2019

Mr. Hanna's AP US History Class & The Monuments Project

During the 2017-18 school year, Mr. Hanna’s AP U.S. History class, in partnership with the American School of Paris, participated gathering the untold stories …

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Jan. 3, 2019

Dr. Greenwald holds her Annual Hardtack Bake Off Competition

Dr. Lisa Greenwald held the Annual Hardtack Bake-Off Competition on the last day of classes before the Winter Break.  The field was full of tough …

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Jan. 1, 2019

Congratulations Ms. Ellen Schweitzer for winning the Sloan teaching Champion Award in Economics!

Ms. Ellen Schweitzer, who won the Sloan Teaching Champion Award for excellence in teaching Economics will be recognized at the CEE’ Visionary Awards this …

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Jan. 1, 2019

Mr. Sandler's Jewish History Class attends the Bukharian ensemble concert of Shashmaqam

Mr. Robert Sandler contributes that this week, twelve members of his Jewish History class attended a concert by the celebrated Bukharian Jewish ensemble Shashmaqam! This …

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Jan. 1, 2019

History Day winners honored at Yankee Stadium

Ms. Suri shares that Stuyvesant History Day winners were invited with their friends and families to Yankee Stadium for the game this summer against the …

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Jan. 1, 2019

Stuyvesant hosts Stanford University's Ken Taylor &B Josh Landy & NPR's Philosophy Talk

Stuyvesant hosted Stanford University’s Admissions Office and NPR to tape an episode of their show, Philosophy Talk this past Saturday.  Parents, staff and students …

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Jan. 1, 2019

Mr. Sandler's Jewish History Class tours Satmar Williamsburg

Mr. Sandler also shares that his Jewish History class took a trip to Satmar Williamsburg! They toured the community and learned about Jewish history & …

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Dec. 31, 2018

StuyMUN Travels to Brown University for their 1st national collegiate conference of the school year!

Last weekend, Assistant Principal, Ms. Jennfer Suri and faculty advisor, Mr. Christopher Mykolyk-Brown travelled with Stuyvesant’s Model United Nations (StuyMUN) to Brown University to compete …

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Dec. 31, 2018

Stuyvesant honors the 100th Anniversary of the end of WW1 and fallen soldier and former student's family of Nathan Golob

The Social Studies Department in partnership with Stuyvesant’s History Club had a ceremony Friday Honoring Stuyvesant High School’s Fallen Warriors in recognition of the 100 …

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Dec. 31, 2018

Stuy Junior State of America (JSA) hosts regional event!

Senior, Oliver Ripps shares this past weekend, Stuyvesant’s Junior State of America (JSA) chapter hosted a regional event with students from all over the Northeast. …

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Dec. 31, 2018

Mr. Sandler's Jewish History Class hosts Klezmer musician Zisi Slepovitsch

Mr. Robert Sander had Zisl Slepovitsch, an internationally renowned clarinetist, composer and Yiddish educator come to his Jewish History class to discuss the historical …

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Dec. 31, 2018

Mr. Trainors AP Gov't class hosts Supreme Court petitioner, Stephen Engel's son, Jonathan Engel

On Friday, October 19th, Mr. Kerry Trainor's AP Government and Politics class welcomed Jonathan Engel. Mr. Engel is the son of Stephen Engel, …

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Dec. 31, 2018

Ms. Madden's US History class create an Antebellum Reformer 'speed dating' roundtable

Ms. Martina Madden's U. S. History students did an Antebellum Reformer "speed dating” roundtable exercise this week! (photos courtesy of Ms. Suri).

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Dec. 30, 2018

Mr. Sandler's Jewish History class meets the Polish Anne Frank, Sally Frishberg

Mr. Robert Sandler's class also met Sally Frishberg, “The Polish Anne Frank” who hid in haystacks with her family outside their town until …

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Dec. 30, 2018

Stuy MUN December Update!

Senior, Joshua Weiner shares that on Saturday, December 8th, Stuyvesant Model UN travelled to the Bronx for SciMUNC (Bronx Science’s Model United Nations Conference). They …

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Dec. 30, 2018

Mr. Sandler's Jewish History class hears from Chaim Levin

Mr. Robert Sandler contributes that this week, his Jewish History class listened to Chaim Levin tell his father Benjamin Levin’s dramatic story of fighting as …

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Nov. 19, 2018

Stuy MUN Update!

Senior, Joshua Weiner shares an update on Stuy MUN (Model UN)!

Stuyvesant Model United Nations has had a busy month!

 
This past weekend, from November …
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Nov. 5, 2018

Congratulations to Mr. Hannon who ran the NYC Marathon today!

Bravo to Stuyvesant's own English teacher, Mr. Dermot Hannon! He completed the New York City Marathon today!

 

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Oct. 18, 2018

Ms. Dunkel shares a look into AT Global classes this week

Sharing a glimpse into Ms. Dunkel’s Advanced Topics Global Studies classes addressing, “How do Egyptians communicate through symbols and shorthand?" this week. (photos courtesy of …

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April 12, 2024

Congrats to Ziyue Wang - published in journal of Student Research!

Congratulations to Ziyue Wang for having her research published in the Journal of Student Research! Here is a link to her paper. If you are …

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April 12, 2024

Congrats to Stuy Students on Nat'l Economics Challenge 2024!

Congratulations to the following students for their First place finish for NY state in the National Economics Challenge Advanced Placement division(Adam Smith)! Congratulations also to …

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April 4, 2024

Congrats Mr. Hanna on book published!

Social Studies teacher, Mr. David Hanna published another book!-- History Nation A Citizen's Guide to the History of the United States. Read more about it …

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April 4, 2024

Ms. Dunkel's students share Dodecahedron projects on Religion

Students in Ms. Dunkel's Grade 9 Global Studies class presented their Dodecahedron projects on Religion. Students worked with a partner or alone to research and …

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March 15, 2024

Stuy's International Humanitarian Law Presentation 3/21/2024

Stuyvesant Red Cross will host an International Humanitarian Law Presentation on Thursday, March 21, 2024 from 3:50pm - 5pm in the cafeteria for students. Join …

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March 8, 2024

Congrats to Stuy on NYC History Day Awards!

NYC History Day Awards Ceremony was this last week! Congratulations to 34 Stuy students who earned awards and 24 students are advancing to NYS History …

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March 1, 2024

Congrats to Mock Trial Team at NY Criminal Court!

Congratulations to The Mock Trial Team for their performance this week at the second round of the competitions at the Criminal Court of Manhattan.   Their …

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Feb. 29, 2024

Mr. Sandler & Ms. Madden take students to the Frederick Douglass Book Prize Event

This week, Mr. Sandler and Ms. Madden and twenty three of their students attended the twenty-fifth annual Frederick Douglass Book Prize ceremony at Trinity Church. …

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Feb. 16, 2024

Congrats Xueming Li, finalist in JSHS 2024!

Congratulations to the 12 semi-finalists who competed in the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium last weekend. Student Xueming Li has advanced to the final round …

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Feb. 2, 2024

Mr. Sandler's Jewish History classes & '03 Alum take a theater trip

This past Tuesday, Mr. Robert Sandler took 30 students from his current Jewish History classes, and several alumni in their late 30s from his Jewish …

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Feb. 2, 2024

Congrats to Stuy qualifiers in Junior Science & Humanities Symposium Research Competition

Assistant Principal, Jennifer Suri shares congratulations to the following students and their teacher Mr. Jason Econome for qualifying for the semi-finals of the Junior Science …

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Jan. 20, 2024

Celebrate Student Achievements: 2024 National History Day Showcase 2/1/2024

Join us in the 5th floor student cafeteria on Friday, February 1, 2024 at 4pm to celebrate students participating in the 2024 National History Day …

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Jan. 12, 2024

Dr. Greenwald's class share Antebellum projects

Dr. Lisa Greenwald's AP U.S. History class is sharing their projects which are on display in the library. The creative and interesting assignment was:

"Your …

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Jan. 5, 2024

Congrats to StuyMUN at SciMUNC XVII 2023!

On December 16th, Stuy Model U.N. sent 40 delegates to Bronx Science to compete at SciMUNC XVII (Model U.N. Conference). It was a great team …

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Dec. 28, 2023

Ms. Sandler attends Academy of Teachers Seminar

Before the holiday break in December, Mr. Robert Sandler had the honor of being selected to attend the Academy of Teachers seminar—Documentary Filmmaking & WWII: …

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Dec. 7, 2023

Mr. Sandler's Jewish History class tours a Danish Rescue Exhibit

Ms. Robert Sandler's Jewish History classes toured the Courage to Act: Danish Rescue exhibit. The exhibition tells the remarkable story of the rescue of the …

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Nov. 17, 2023

Mr. Hanna's class shares video of recent trips!

Mr. David Hanna shares a video that he made from photos of the trip to the Cloisters he and his students in his fall semester …

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Nov. 17, 2023

All the best to Stuy Moot Court! Competing in QFinals!

Ms. Lisa Shuman, faculty advisor for Stuy Moot Court shares some photos of their recent competitions, preliminaries and Wild Card second round from which the …

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Nov. 9, 2023

Dr. Greenwald's classes attend talk with Emily Bowen Cohen

Students attended an interesting talk Dr. Lisa Greenwald this past Tuesday... her classes talk a lot about different cultures in the United States and all …

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Nov. 2, 2023

Mr. Sandlers Jewish history class attend panel on Roman Jewish cooking

Mr. Robert Sandler shares that a small group of students from his Jewish history class attended a panel discussion on the of Leah Koenig's new …

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Oct. 27, 2023

Mr. Sandler's APUSH class see a One Man Show: Eisenhower

Mr. Robert Sandler took his APUSH students to go see a one man show about President Dwight Eisenhower last Wednesday. Directed by Peter Ellenstein, Eisenhower …

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Oct. 13, 2023

Regeneron Research Reviewers Needed

Biology Teacher, Mr. Jason Econome shares that this year we had a very successful year, providing students with over 50 laboratory research internships! Students are …

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Oct. 10, 2023

Mr. Sandlers Jewish History class tours the Lower East Side

Social Studies teacher, Mr. Robert Sandler shares that his students had an absolutely amazing time during their walking tour of the Jewish Lower East Side. …

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Sept. 20, 2023

Congrats to David Hanna, keynote at Union League Club

Congratulations to Social Studies teacher, David Hanna who was the key note speaker at the Union League Club of Chicago. It was co-hosted by the …

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Sept. 13, 2023

Congrats '23 Eshaal Ubaid! Finalist in the David McCullough essay competition

Assistant Principal, Jennifer Suri shares congratulations to senior, Eshaal Ubaid and her teacher Dr. Greenwald. Eshaal was a finalist in the national David McCullough essay …

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Sept. 3, 2023

Stuy hosts Voting Forum on September 15, 2023 for US History & Gov't classes

Assistant Principal, Ms. Suri announces that Stuy will host a Voting Rights Forum on 9/15. Please view this link which describes the forum. All US …

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June 10, 2023

Mr. Sandler takes NYC History Class to Greenwich Village

Mr. Sandler shares that on May 31, he provided his New York City History class a tour of Greenwich Village. They examined the history behind …

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June 2, 2023

NYC History students take a Harlem Walking Tour

Mr. Sandlert's NYC History class recently went on a walking tour exploring the history of Harlem going back to the Dutch settlement in 1658 through …

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May 27, 2023

Mr. Sandler & senior, Suki Ferguson attend Gilder Lehrman Gala

On May 23, 2023, Mr. Sandler took students to the annual Gilder Lehrman Gala that honored Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates and Valerie Rockefeller at …

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May 19, 2023

Mr. Wisotsky hosts guest, Lawrence Bell to Econ classes

Mr. Eric Wisotsky hosted special guest speaker, Lawrence Bell to his Economics classes last week. Mr. Bell was one of Chris Hedges' students through the …

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May 12, 2023

Mr. Wisotsky hosts Stuy alumna, Melissa Colorado to Econ classes

Mr. Eric Wisotsky welcomed special guest, Melissa Colorado, Stuy alumna '06 from NBC News New York to his Economics classes last week! She happens to …

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April 29, 2023

Congrats to NY State History Day Competition winners & finalists!

Congratulations to all our amazing students who went to the NY State History Day Competition last weekend! The list of winners is below. 1st and …

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April 12, 2023

AP US students attend the 2023 Lincoln Book Prize event

Mr. Robert Sandler's 20 year partnership with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History enabled students to attend he Lincoln Book Prize at the Harvard …

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March 18, 2023

Donate Books to Incarcerated New Yorkers

From March 13-31, Stuyvesant students and faculty may donate unwanted books to a collection for incarcerated New Yorkers as part of the Books Beyond Bars …

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March 10, 2023

Micheal Huang & Justin Ha featured in Schreiner University video

Mr. Robert Sandler's National History Day students, Michael Huang and Justin Ha were invited to Schreiner University, all expenses paid, while researching their project. They …

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March 10, 2023

Assemblyman, Charles Fall visits Stuy

Last week, the social studies department welcomed New York State Assembly member Mr. Charles Fall who spoke to students after school during Civics Week and …

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Feb. 26, 2023

Mr. Sandler’s APUSH students attend Frederick Douglass Book Awards

Mr. Robert Sandler’s AP US History students attended the Frederick Douglass Book Awards ceremony at Trinity church last week. They were able to chat with …

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Feb. 11, 2023

Black History Month Film Festival Monday 2/13/23 @ 3:45pm

Join us as we premiere two documentaries celebrating black history and culture, created by Stuyvesant students for the National History Day Competition!

“Little Rock Nine: …

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Jan. 20, 2023

Join NYC Votes & Civics For All for Voter Registration Training 2/7/23

Calling all Manhattan students and teachers!

Join NYC Votes and Civics For All for an interactive Voter Registration Training on February 7 from 5:30-7pm. …

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Jan. 15, 2023

History Day Event, Jan 18, 2023 - Register to attend!

Learn about Stuy students' research for this year’s National History Day historical theme —Frontiers in History: People, Places, Ideas; hear from Keynote speaker …

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Jan. 14, 2023

NHD students visit the Alamo!

Mr. Sandler's students in AP US History were invited (all expenses paid) by Schreiner University in Texas, to visit the Alamo and interview staff for …

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Dec. 20, 2022

Celebrate Science Event for Research Students & Families 1-6-23

Stuyvesant's Research Opportunities Director and Assistant Principal, Ms.  Jennifer Suri along with Research Faculty in collaboration with Stuy Parent Association’s Independent Research Committee for Stuyvesant …

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Dec. 16, 2022

Mr. Sandler hosts a Klezmer musician to his Jewish History class

Mr. Robert Sandler shares that he had a Klezmer musician come to his Jewish history class.

Dmitri “Zisl” Slepovitch is a Yiddish cultural activist, educator, …

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Dec. 15, 2022

Mr. Sandler's Jewish History class see Lepoldstadt

Mr. Robert Sandler shares he took his Jewish History class to see Tom Stoppard’s critically acclaimed show, LepoldstadtLeopoldstadt follows the huge, extended Merz …

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Nov. 25, 2022

Congrats Stuy Moot Court on recent competition!

Ms. Lisa Shuman, coach, shares congratulations to Stuyvesant Moot Court on their recent competition at Cravath, Swaine & Moore, LLP! Want to learn more about …

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Nov. 20, 2022

Mr. Sandler's Jewish History class see the Yale Strom Quartet

A small but dedicated crew of Jewish History students from Mr. Robert Sandler's class braved the cold to see the Yale Strom Quartet play at …

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Nov. 18, 2022

Mr. Sandler's class sees Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish

Mr. Robert Sandler shares that his Jewish History class went to go see the Yiddish production of Fiddler on the Roof on Wednesday, November 16. …

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Nov. 6, 2022

Catch Mr. Hanna 11/7/22 @11am interview live by Ohio Public Radio

Ohio Public Radio is going to interview Social Studies teacher, Mr. David Hanna from 11:00-11:25am on Monday, November 7, 2022. He will explain what fascism …

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Oct. 29, 2022

Science Volunteers Needed to Review Student Competition Papers

Our Students Are Getting Ready to Submit their Independent Research Papers to the Prestigious Regeneron Talent Search. The deadline is fast approaching, NOVEMBER 9, to …

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Oct. 22, 2022

Join Author, James Kirchick on 11/9/22 for a speaker event!

Mr. David Hanna shares that author, James Kirchick will be holding a speaker event for his new book "Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay …

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Oct. 22, 2022

Mr. Sandler’s Jewish History class takes a trip!

Mr. Robert Sandler shares photos from his Jewish history trip last week. They visited the Henry Street settlement, with the historian on site who gave …

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June 28, 2022

Summer HW for AP World and AP Euro classes

Assistant Principal, Ms. Jennifer Suri shares that all students who are taking AP Euro or AP World History classes should do the summer reading and …

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June 16, 2022

Congrats to Mr. Hanna on his book signing and discussion of Broken Icarus

Congratulations to Mr. David Hanna on his fourth published book and his book signing at Barnes & Noble TriBeCa!

Mr. David Hanna discussed his new …

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June 10, 2022

Mr. Wisotsky hosts guest speaker on ESG ratings

Social Studies teacher, Mr. Eric Wisotsky shares that he hosted a a guest speaker Wednesday, June 8th  - Ms. Rebecca Greenberg, Vice President, Research Analyst …

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June 3, 2022

Congrats Ruby Friedman, published in Chalkbeat!

Dico DiColandrea shares that Ruby Friedman was motivated to write an op-ed after his class discussion in US History last week about whether the kids …

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May 28, 2022

Mr. Hanna's Global class visits the United Nations

Last week, Social Studies teacher, Mr. David Hanna took his period 6 Global History class on a field trip to the United Nations. They "were …

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May 27, 2022

Mr. Sandler's NYC History class take a Greenwich Village Walking Tour

Last week, Social Studies teacher, Mr. Robert Sandler took his NYC History class on a walking tour of Greenwich Village. They "learned about the history …

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May 19, 2022

Mr. Sandler & 10 Stuy students celebrate at the Gilder Lehrman Gala '22!

Last week, Social Studies teacher, Mr. Robert Sandler took 10 Stuy students to the Gilder Lehrman Gala at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. GL was honoring …

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May 13, 2022

Mr. Sandler's classes take a Lower East Side Walking Tour

Social Studies teacher, Mr. Robert Sandler shares that last week his NYC History class toured the Lower East Side and Chinatown. We visited St. Augustine’s …

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May 5, 2022

Grades 10 & 11! Research Mentors still available!

SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS!

There are still mentors available for summer research; please review the list below and email-contact Mr. Econome if interested with a resume …

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May 5, 2022

Stuy's Fiscus club helps ship off books to students in Africa!

Assistant Principal, Ms. Jennifer Suri shares that students from Stuy's Fiscus club collected, packed and helped to load a shipping container last weekend. The container …

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April 23, 2022

Ms. Sandler's APUSH students attend the Lincoln Book Prize at the Harvard Club

Social Studies teacher, Mr. Robert Sandler shares that the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History invited he and 15 of his AP US History students …

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April 5, 2022

Dr. Lisa Greenwald takes students to the Bryan Stevenson talk at Central Synagogue

Dr. Lisa Greenwald took her students on a trip to attend the Bryan Stevenson talk at Central Synagogue last week! (photos courtesy of Dr. …

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March 25, 2022

Donate supplies or funds to help Ukrainian Refugees!

Senior, Charlize Trotzinsky ‘22 is organizing aid for Ukrainian Refugees. Lend a hand and donate baby formula, diapers, and medical supplies (see list below) Your …

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March 24, 2022

Congrats Mr. Waxman; named an Alfred Lerner Fellow!

Congratulations to Social Studies teacher, Mr. Michael Waxman; named anAlfred Lerner Fellow and interviewed by The Jewish Foundation for the Righteous. You …

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Feb. 23, 2022

Mr. Sandler's Jewish History class sees Joshua Harmon’s Prayer For the French Republic

Right before the February mid-winter recess, Mr. Robert Sandler's Jewish History class went to see Joshua Harmon’s Prayer For the French Republic and it was …

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Feb. 4, 2022

Mr. Sandler hosts Mr. Brovender to his Jewish History Class

Social Studies teacher, Mr. Robert Sandler shares that he "had Ethan Brovender's (a senior in his Jewish History class) father visit during the last week …

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Dec. 31, 2021

Dr. Greenwald hosts annual Civil War Holiday party

Assistant Principal, Jennifer Suri shares that Dr. Lisa Greenwald's AP US History Civil War Holiday party took place before the break. Mr. Moran is pictured …

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Dec. 17, 2021

Senior, Hossain Rifath speaks in Mr. Badgley's Geopolitics class on Bangladesh Independence

Assistant Principal, Jennifer Suri shares that senior, Hossain Rifath volunteered his time to speak to Mr. Badgely's Geopolitics class on the history of Bangladesh and …

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Dec. 3, 2021

Congratulations Justin Murdock, Recipient of the Pre-collegiate Watt Award & published!

Mr. David Hanna shares congratulations to senior, Justin Murdock recipient in the pre-collegiate category of the George Watt essay contest and published in The Volunteer. …

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Nov. 12, 2021

NYC History Day Competition 2022 Info Session 11/18/2021 - Register!

Stuyvesant High School traditionally dominates each year at the New York City History Day Competition! Our Social Studies department is speaking to students in preparation. …

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Oct. 23, 2021

Vote in Stuyvesant's School Wide Mock Election for NYC Officials 2021

Election Day is Tuesday, November 2nd.

On that day, New York City will select the next mayor, public advocate, comptroller, and vote on a number …

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Oct. 22, 2021

Congrats to Mr. Hanna; to be featured in PBS Documentary on 11/11/2021

Assistant Principal, Jennifer Suri shares that Mr. David Hanna will be prominently featured in an upcoming (November 11) documentary on Public Television. Below is a …

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Oct. 18, 2021

Freshman Social Studies classes host guest Dr. Jennifer Raff of the University of Kansas over Zoom

Assistant Principal, Ms. Jennifer Suri shares that the social studies department hosted and organized a successful Zoom visit from Dr. Jennifer Raff of the University …

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Sept. 23, 2021

Congrats Justin Murdock, Stuy '22, recipient of ALBA's George Watt Essay Contest award!

Social Studies teacher, Mr. David Hanna shares congratulations to senior, Justin Murdock ‘22, who was was a student in the Spanish Civil War elective course …

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Sept. 9, 2021

Next Generation Politics Civic Fellowship App due by 9/29/2021


Join the Next Generation Politics Civic Fellowship for 2021-22. Are you interested in participating in conversations that emphasize multiple perspectives on key civic issues of …

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Aug. 16, 2021

Congrats to Tamzid Tapan - Participant in 9/11 Tribute to air on 9/7/2021

Assistant Principal, Ms. Jennifer Suri shares that rising senior Tamzid Tapan was able to participate in the event. He is pictured in the white dress …

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June 25, 2021

Congrats to Ms. Weissman's student contest winners in Law Contests!

Congratulations to students in Ms. Linda Weissman's Law classes won the following:

Federal Bar Association Contest- First place
James Chen

New York City Bar Association …

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June 19, 2021

VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! NYC Primary; June 22, 2021

Primary Election Day is Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Polls are open from 6am to 9pm.

Early Voting Period is June 12, 2021 - June …

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June 12, 2021

Mr. Waxman welcomes Miss Israel 2013, Yityish Titi Aynaw to Social Studies Classes

Mr. Michael Waxman shares that he welcomed Miss Israel 2013, Yityish Titi Aynaw as a guest speaker on Wednesday Jun. 09, Period 2 live …

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May 30, 2021

Join Ms. Weissman in a Q&A with Lucy Lang, Candidate for Manhattan District Attorney on 6/1 @3:30pm

Ms. Linda Weissman's Law and US Government classes are hosting Lucy Lang, Candidate for Manhattan District Attorney. All in the Stuy community are welcome to …

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May 26, 2021

Mr. Waxman welcomes Judge James Cho to Social Studies classes

Social Studies teacher, Mr. Michael Waxman welcomed guest speaker to his classes, the Honorable Magistrate Judge, James R. Cho.

Judge James R. Cho is a …

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May 7, 2021

Mr. Sandler hosts NYC Historical Society on LGBTQ+ activists

Social Studies teacher, Mr. Robert Sandler shares that he had 58 students from NYC History and AP U.S. History classes attend after school, a virtual …

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April 25, 2021

4/28/2021 @4pm - Criminal Justice Reform Webinar with Tali Farhadian Weinstein - Register!

Stuyvesant High School's Social Studies Department and the Stuyvesant High School Alumni Association invite the community (staff, families, and students) to a special event on …

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April 19, 2021

Mr. Sandler hosts Hunter College Dr. Aaron Welt to NYC History Classes

This week, Social Studies teacher, Mr. Robert Sandler shares that he had "Dr. Aaron Welt from Hunter College visit his NYC History class. Dr. …

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March 30, 2021

March is Women's History Month! Celebrate with Stuy!

March is Women's History Month!

You can celebrate with exhibits throughtout the month from the American Museum of Natural History or the Smithsonian and more. …

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March 5, 2021

NYC Votes March 2021 Civics Opportunities

Youth Trainings - Earn Service Hours

We are continuing to offer our series of youth trainings, which students can earn service hours for. We also …

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Feb. 28, 2021

February is Black History Month! Celebrate with Stuy

February is the annual celebration of Black History Month! We're celebrating all month long!

We hope you've enjoyed learning a bit more about Stuy's rich …

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Feb. 26, 2021

Students engage in Participatroy Budgeting for $100K

UPDATE: Encouraging Your Children to Help Decide How to Spend $100,000

It’s Our Money (www.participate.nyc.gov/) is the City’s first-ever, youth-led participatory budgeting process. …

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Feb. 16, 2021

Mr. Sandler's APUSH classes host author, Amity Shlaes

Mr. Robert Sandler shares that he had Amity Shlaes, the author of four New York Times bestsellers, including The Forgotten Man: A New History …

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Feb. 6, 2021

Dr. Greenwald hosts Prof. Julian Zelizer to discuss his book on the ascent of Speaker Newt Gingrich

'This past week, Dr. Lisa Grreenwald hosted a talk on Thursday afternoon with the Stuyvesant Spectator Opinions Department for a discussion with Professor Julian Zelizer. …

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Jan. 31, 2021

Mr. Sandler welcomes Chaim Levin to Jewish History classes

Social Studies teacher, Mr. Robert Sandler had Chaim Levin visit his Jewish History class give a presentation on his father Ben Levin, a famous Jewish …

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Jan. 23, 2021

Mr. Wisotsky hosts Civil War reenactor, Bradley Ellis to APUSH classes

Mr. Wisotsky hosted Civil War rereenactor and enthusiast from Canada, Bradley Ellis to his AP U.S. History classes. He teaches English in South Korea as …

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Jan. 16, 2021

Congratulations Dr. Greenwald! NY1's New Yorker of the Week! Read about her #givingback in the West Side Rag!

Congratulations to Dr. Lisa Greenwald of the Social Studies Department - spreading joy and giving back to her community! Read about her efforts since April …

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Jan. 10, 2021

Congratulations Ms. Newman - Accepted to an Academy of Teachers Master Class

Congratulations to Ms. Lori-Ann Newman of the Social Studies Department! She's been accepted to Jewish, Christian & Muslim Relations in Medieval Europe, an Academy …

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Nov. 20, 2020

Congrats to Mr. Hanna - UChicago's Outstanding Educator of the year!!

Based on a nomination by one of his former students, Benjamin Shpetner, '20  Mr. David Hanna has been selected as a University of Chicago …

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Nov. 15, 2020

NEW! Environmental Speaker on 11/19 -- attention Social Studies interests.....

Thaddeus Pawlowski is an urban designer who seeks to integrate resilience and climate change adaptation into the long-term development patterns of cities through the design …

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Nov. 8, 2020

Congratulations to Chelsea Yan, Project Bridge Youth Ambassador

Congratulations to Chelsea Yan, selected as a 2020-2021 Project Bridge Youth Ambassador. This is a highly selective program open to New York City public …

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Nov. 4, 2020

Dr. Greenwald is featured in a new book!

Lisa Greenwald was prominently featured in this new book about writing in Social Studies. Check out the book here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15af-45YCLv0csqq-VXPpP_AIbk4MIeke/view?usp=sharing

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Oct. 25, 2020

NYCLU Youth Discussion on the 2020 Election 10/28 6:30pm on Zoom

With the 2020 election fast approaching, a new generation of young voters find themselves being pushed to consider their place in a political climate defined …

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Oct. 23, 2020

Mr. Brando hosts Ben Smith of The New York Times to discuss Politics, Media & the Elections

Mr. Lee Brando shares that on October 27th, Ben Smith (father of student Hugo Smith) and media columnist for The New York Times, visited …

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Oct. 17, 2020

Ms. Ellen Siegel's AP Government Class hosts Columbia University Prof. Andrew Gelman

Ms. Ellen Siegel's AP Government class will be hosting Professor Andrew Gelman on October 20th via Zoom .  Professor Gelman teaches Statistics and Political Science …

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Sept. 19, 2020

Civic Engagement Town Hall - 9/23/2020 7pm with Senator Kavanaugh RSVP!

The office of Senator Brian Kavanagh to invite you, your students, and teachers to our town hall on Young People’s Civic Engagement this coming Wednesday, …

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July 14, 2020

11 students nominated for essay prizes to Gilder Lehrman’s National Academy of American History and Civics

Mr. Robert Sandler shares that 11 of his top AP US History  students were invited to Gilder Lehrman’s National Academy of American History and Civics. …

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June 8, 2020

Ms. Weissman shares results of the 2020 New York County Lawyers Association High School Essay Contest.

Ms. Linda Weissman shares the results of the 2020 New York County Lawyers Association High School Essay Contest.

The following seniors were winners of the …

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May 9, 2020

Congratulations Talia Kahan - Finalist in the 2020 Profile in Courage Essay Contest

Mr. Victor Greez shares congratulations to junior, Talia Kahan, who was selected as a Finalist in the 2020 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay …

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May 1, 2020

Mr. Sandler hosts Annie Polland for an Online Class!

Mr. Robert Sandler shares that he had special guest speaker, Annie Polland, director of the American Jewish Historical Society come to his NYC History class …

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April 10, 2020

Ms. Dunkel, Dr. Greenwald & Ms. Siegel make masks for donation!

Dr. Lisa Greenwald, Ms. Josina Dunkel and Ms. Ellen Siegel have been making masks at home for donation to those who need them during this …

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March 20, 2020

Congratulations to New York City History Day Competition Winners!

Assistant Principal, Ms. Jennifer Suri shares that the following students were winners at the New York City History Day competition and advanced to the …
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March 20, 2020

Mr. Sandler's NYC History class hosts author Alice Sparberg Alexiou

Mr. Robert Sandler had guest author, Alice Sparberg Alexiou come to his New York City History class during the week of March 9, 2020 to …
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March 7, 2020

Mr. Sandler's APUSH students share photos from the CItywide NHD Contest

Mr. Robert Sandler shares some wonderful photos that his AP U.S. History students took of their exhibits at the Museum of the City of New …
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Feb. 28, 2020

Auschwitz Survivor, Cipora Weiss speaks to students this week in Social Studies Classes

Assistant Principal, Ms. Jennifer Suri shares that Cipora Weiss, a survivor of the Nazi Death Camp Auschwitz, spoke to Social Studies classes on …
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Feb. 25, 2020

Dr. Greenwald takes APUSH students to Temple Emanu El's Streiker Center

Dr. Lisa Greenwald shares that over the mid-winter recess AP US History students and she (together with her husband, Douglas Lavin and daughter Eleanor), went …

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Feb. 18, 2020

AP U.S. History students attend the 2020 Frederick Douglass Book Prize event

Assistant Principal, Ms. Jennifer Suri and Mr. Robert Sandler took AP U.S. History students to the Frederick Douglass Book Prize event at Pace University last …

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Feb. 12, 2020

Student Voter Registration event, Monday, March 9

Assistant Principal, Ms. Jennifer Suri shares that on Monday, March 9, a program run in partnership with the DOE and City Hall (Mayor’s Public …

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Jan. 27, 2020

Stuy will celebrate History Day Competition entries on Wednesday, January 29th at 4pm!

Assistant Principal, Ms. Jennifer Suri shares that this Wednesday, January 29th at 4pm there will be a celebration Stuyvesant History Day Competition with …

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Jan. 20, 2020

Stuyvesant Votes on Participatory Budgeting Projects with Ms. Seigel's AP Government classes

In February of 2018, following years of work by the Participatory Budgeting Project (PBP) and partners, New York City Mayor, Bill de Blasio launched participatory …

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Jan. 17, 2020

Mr. Hanna's AP Euro class holds Congress of Vienna simulation

This week, students in Mr. David Hanna's AP European History class held their annual Congress of Vienna simulation.
You may know about the history behind …
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Jan. 8, 2020

Mr. Hanna presents at the American Historical Association Annual Meeting

Mr. David Hanna presented at the American Historical Association Annual Meeting. He stated, "It was a great experience presenting on Joan Miró and Josep Maria …
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Jan. 5, 2020

Mr. Sandler's Jewish History class hosts Chaim Levin - Part II of Ben Levin's story

Mr. Robert Sandler shares that his Jewish History class had Chaim Levin come and tell the second part of his father’s Ben Levin’s dramatic story. …

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Dec. 18, 2019

Mr. Sandler's Jewish History class hosts Benjamin Levin

Mr. Robert Sandler shares that last Friday, they had Benjamin Levin, a survivor who fought as a partisan with Abba Kovner in Lithuania against …

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Dec. 16, 2019

Mr. Sandler's Jewish History class hosts Sally Frishberg, "the Polish Anne Frank"

Mr. Robert Sandler shares that on Monday, Sally Frishberg, known as the Polish Anne Frank came to his Jewish History class and told her …

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Dec. 16, 2019

Mr. Sandler's Jewish History class hosts Samuel Biaustein to discuss the history of Nazi Art Looting

On Thursday, Mr. Sandler had lawyer, Samuel Blaustein, a partner at Dunnington, Batholow & Miller give a talk on the history of Nazi Art …

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Dec. 12, 2019

Stuy MUN competes at UNISMUNC VI at UN International School on 12/9/19

Last weekend (Sunday, December 9), the Model United Nations team competed at UNISMUNC VI, the annual conference held at the United Nations International School. Forty …
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Dec. 11, 2019

Donate Used Toys & Clothing to Africa & Syrian Refugee Camps! Drop off this week by room 207!

The charity that we have been working with to collect used books to send to Africa and Syrian Refugee camps, is collecting used toys. There …
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Nov. 25, 2019

Mr. Sandler's Jewish History class sees Fiddler On The Roof in Yiddish

Mr. Robert Sandler’s Jewish History class went to see the Yiddish version of the classic musical Fiddler on the Roof directed by Joel Grey. The …

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Nov. 17, 2019

Attend AIS for Social Studies and Writing on Tuesdays with Dr. Greenwald!

For students who are struggling with social studies or expository writing, Dr. Greenwald is  holding AIS (Academic Intervention Services) tutoring with an emphasis on writing …
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Nov. 16, 2019

Mr. Sandler's Jewish History class celebrates the 25th Anniversary of the Metropolitan Klezmer

This week Mr. Robert Sandler's Jewish History class celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Metropolitan Klezmer band at the Eldridge Street Synagogue! The octet played …
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Nov. 13, 2019

Mr. Hanna attends American premier of The Lafayette Escadrille in Ohio

Mr. David Hanna shares that he attended the American premier of “The Lafayette Escadrille” in IMAX this weekend in Dayton, Ohio. Dayton was the hometown …
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Oct. 31, 2019

AP World Students Attend Book Talk with Gilder Lehrman Prize Winner Andrew Lambert

Assistant Principal, Ms. Jennifer Suri shares that AP World students attended a book talk at the New York Historical Society on October 28th, where the …
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Oct. 29, 2019

Dr. Brockman teaches a College Now Intro to Linguistics Course

Dr. Susan Brockman shares that she is teaching a College Now Introduction to Linguistics course this term (and hopefully again in the Spring), which is …

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Oct. 29, 2019

Ms. Newman's Global Studies classes recreate historical people in pumpkins!

Ms. LoriAnn Newman's shares that her Global Studies students celebrated October by recreating historical people and scenes onto pumpkins. Check out Martin Luther, Genghis Khan, …

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Oct. 12, 2019

Presidential Candidate, Jerome Segal visits Stuyvesant on Friday, October 11, 2019

On Friday, October 11th, Mr. Eric Wisotsky had little known presidential candidate Jerome Segal as a guest speaker.  Mr. Segal is from the Bread and …
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Oct. 7, 2019

Dr, Greenwald speaks at the American Library in Paris on October 16, 2019

Dr. Lisa Greenwald will be speaking at the American Library in Paris, France on October 16th at “Evenings with An Author”. Dr. …

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Oct. 4, 2019

Ms. Dunkel's Freshman AP Human Geography class examines projects

 
This week in Ms. Josina's AP Human Geography class, freshman students examined each other's projects! (photo courtesy of Ms. Suri)
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Sept. 24, 2019

Congratulations Mr. Sandler, Carleton College Admissions Outstanding Teacher 2019

Stuyvesant is truly blessed with some of the most dedicated teachers. Congratulations to Mr. Robert Sandler, recently recognized by Carleton College Admissions for outstanding …

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Sept. 15, 2019

Registration is now OPEN for Museum Finance Academy for grades 11 & 12 Wednesday & Thursday sessions

Assistant Principal, Ms. Jennifer Suri shares the Museum Finance Academy is an 8-week personal finance course for 11th and 12th graders with the goal of …
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July 13, 2019

Mr. Boericke to be a panelist at National Press Club in Washington DC

Mr. Bill Boericke shares that he will be a panelist at the National Press Club in Washington DC on Monday, July 15th. He will be …
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June 20, 2019

Mr. Sandler congratulates George Dong coming in 1st place for his Jewish Heritage essay

Mr. Robert Sandler shares congratulations to George Dong, who won 1st place for a Jewish Heritage essay contest on the topic “constructive conflict” …

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June 20, 2019

Ms. Shuman hosts Alumna Raisa Ostapenko read Nobel Prize winner Dr. Hoffman's play on June 3rd.

On Monday, June 3rd, the Stuyvesant Alumni Association, Ms. Lisa Shuman and Stuy Alumna ’07, Raisa Ostapenko, hosted a reading of the …

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May 19, 2019

Mr. Sandler's NYC History Class hosts Hunter College Prof. Nicholas Dagen-Bloom

Mr. Robert Sandler hosted Hunter College Professor and author, Nicholas Dagen-Bloom to his NYC History class to discuss the history of public housing and …
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May 15, 2019

Mr. Trainor's AP CompGov & Politics Class hosts Prof. Pablo Piccato of Columbia University

On Wednesday May 8th, Mr. Trainor shares that his AP Comparative Government and Politics class hosted a guest lecture by Columbia University History …

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May 14, 2019

Mr. Trainor's AP CompGov & Politics Class visits the Mission to Mexico at the UN

On Friday May 3rd, Mr. Kerry Trainor shares that his AP Comparative Government and Politics class visited the Permanent Mission of Mexico to …

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May 14, 2019

Ms. Sandler's NYC History Class takes a TriBeCa Walking Tour

Mr. Robert Sandler’s New York City History class did a walking tour of Tribeca, visited the historic 1904 City Hall Train station & explored the …
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May 7, 2019

Congratulations NHD Sate Winners! On their way to Nationals in June!!

Stuyvesant is celebrating with the Social Studies Department! After sweeping the NYC National History Day competition, 25 students competed at the New York State …

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May 7, 2019

Mr. Trainor & Mr. Polazzo take AP Comp Gov classes to the Permanent Mission of Nigeria

On Friday April 12th, Mr. Trainor and Mr. Matthew Polazzo took their AP Comparative Government and Politics students to the Permanent Mission of …

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April 28, 2019

Mr. Sandler welcomes John Strausbaugh to discuss Victory City; A History of New Yorkers During WWII

Mr. Robert Sandler shares that on April 12th, he had author, John Strausbaugh come to discuss his new book, Victory City: A History …

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April 28, 2019

Stuy MUN at WAMUNC XXI on March 24, 2019

Senior, Joshua Weiner shares an update from Stuyvesant’s Model UN team over the last month’s events: WAMUNC XXI

Over the weekend of March 21st …

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April 12, 2019

Stuyvesant takes 1st and 2nd place in the Federal Economics Challenge New York State!

Ms. Ellen Schweitzer shares that three of eight teams advanced in the New York State Economics Challenge.On Sunday, April 7th Stuyvesant won …

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April 11, 2019

Mr. Trainor hosts Afghanistan Youth Representative to the UN in AP Comp. Gov on 4-11-19

Mr. Kerry Trainor is hosting the Afghanistan Youth Representative to the UN in his AP Comp. Gov. class tomorrow, April 11th during 8th period.
 
He …
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April 10, 2019

Congratulations Baird Johnson! He's won 2nd place in the Gilder Lehrman Institute's Annual Civil War Essay Contest

Congratulations to Baird Johnson, who has been awarded 2nd Prize for High School in the Gilder Lehrman Institute’s annual Civil War Essay Contest …

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March 25, 2019

Mr. Sandler hosts Journalist Joseph Alexiou to NYC History classes

Mr. Sandler also had journalist, Joseph Alexiou come to NYC History on Thursday, March 14th, to discuss his book on the history of …

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March 25, 2019

Dr. Greenwald hosts Peter Wortsman, German translator, fiction writer & playwright on March 18th.

Dr. Lisa Greenwald hosted guest speaker Peter Wortsman on Monday, March 18th. He is a German translator, fiction writer, and playwright and students …

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March 25, 2019

Help Stuy Students Get to the New York History Day State Competition on 4/29 - Donate to their GoFundMe Page!

Mr. Eric Wisotsky shares that the Social Studies Department has 27 students who finished in either 1st or 2nd place in the New …

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March 25, 2019

TriBeCa Barnes & Noble launches Mr. Hanna's Book on March 26th at 4pm - Don't Miss it!

Assistant Principal, Ms. Jennifer Suri shares that the launch of the paperback edition of Mr. David Hanna’s book, Rendezvous with Death will be held at …

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March 5, 2019

Congratulations to Ms. Shuman, accepted to a teacher seminar in New Orleans!

Congratulations to Social Studies teacher Ms. Lisa Jane Shuman, who has been accepted to a teacher seminar at the National World War Two Museum …

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Feb. 13, 2019

Congrats to StuyMUN, who traveled to Baltimore for JHUMUNC on 2/9,10

Senior, Joshua Weiner shares that this weekend, the Stuyvesant Model United Nations team (StuyMUN) travelled to Baltimore for JHUMUNC, an annual conference hosted by …

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Feb. 8, 2019

Mr. Sandler's Jewish History class hosts Maria Ntourlia from Stand with Us

In Mr. Robert Sandler’s Jewish History class this past week, they had Maria Ntourlia from Stand with Us come and give a talk on the …

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Feb. 7, 2019

Mr. Sandler's Jewish Hisory Class tours Temple Emanu-El

On January 22nd, Mr. Robert Sandler took a group of students from his Jewish History class to tour Temple Emanu-El on One East …

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Jan. 15, 2019

Congratulations Dr. Greenwald on a successful fundraiser at Barnes & Noble!

Congratulations to Dr. Lisa Greenwald on her successful fundraiser this past week. She partnered with Barnes & Noble Bookstore in TriBeCa to host a fundraiser …

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Jan. 7, 2019

Mr. Sandler's Jewish History Class hosts Ben Levin

Mr. Robert Sandler contributes that he had Ben Levin, the oldest living partisan, come for Part II of his dramatic story today. Last time …

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Jan. 1, 2019

Congratulations Mr. Sandler! Repeat Recipient of the Outstanding Educator Award from U Chicago!

Congratulations to Mr. Robert Sandler! He’s been once again selected by the University of Chicago as an Outstanding Educator Award recipient!

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Jan. 1, 2019

Ms. Weissman's Law Class visits the UA District Court to celebrate Constitution Day

Ms. Linda Weissman took 30 students in her Law Class to a special session of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of …

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Jan. 1, 2019

Mr. Sandler's Jewish History Class sees the Metropolitan Klezmer band and visit's Katz's Deli

Mr. Robert Sandler took 30 students from his Jewish History class to see the Metropolitan Klezmer band and nosh on Katz’s Deli this past Sunday. …
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Jan. 1, 2019

Congratulations William Lohier and Kenny Wong who speak at the National History Teacher of the Year award event at the Yale Club!

Mr. Sandler took Stuyvesant students who participated in the presentation of The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History’s presentation of The National History Teacher …

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Jan. 1, 2019

Apply for the Student Historian Internship Program by October 5th!

Applications for the 2018-2019 Student Historian Internship Program have opened! This is an exciting opportunity for high school students in the tri-state area to develop …

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Dec. 31, 2018

Ms. Weissman's Criminal Law classes host guest speaker Mark Berman and meet with Judge D. Chin at US District Court

On Monday, November 26th, students in Ms. Linda Weissman’s Criminal Law classes had a guest speaker, Mr. Mark Berman, who discussed social …

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Dec. 31, 2018

Mr. Sandler's AP US History class attends David Blight's book talk on Frederick Douglass: The Prophet of Freedom

Mr. Robert Sander shares that over 40 AP U.S. History students attended famous Yale historian, David Blight’s talk at Pace University on his new biography, …

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Dec. 31, 2018

StuyMUN Novices hold their first conference with 70 in attendance in October

The Model United Nations Club held its first ever conference for Model UN novices at Stuyvesant. The conference was a resounding success. Over 70 kids …

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Dec. 31, 2018

Mr. Sandler's Jewish History class visits the Bialystok synagogue and Greek Kehila Kaosha Janina!

Mr. Robert Sandler continued his tours of the Lower East Side with more classes in Jewish Experience this week and contributed the following narrative to …

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Dec. 31, 2018

Mr. Sandler's Jewish History Class takes a Lower East Side Walking Tour

Mr. Robert Sandler shares highlights from his class trip to the Bialystok synagogue, the Eldridge street synagogue (tour guide was a 1972 Stuy alum …

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Dec. 31, 2018

Ms. Dunkel's AT Global Studies Class has annual Greek/Roman gods and goddess celebration

Students enjoy Ms. Josina Dunkel's annual Greek and Roman Gods and Goddess celebration in her Advanced Topics Global Studies classes (photos courtesy of Ms. Suri)

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Dec. 31, 2018

Social Studies Classes attend the Gilder Lehrman Military History Prize book talk!

Students of Ms. Linda Weissman, Mr. Robert Sandler and Assistant Principal, Ms. Jennifer Suri attended The Gilder Lehrman Military History Prize book talk by …

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Dec. 30, 2018

Mr. Sandler's AP US History students visit Magistrate Judge James L. Cott

Mr. Robert Sandler shares that his AP U.S. History students took an afterschool trip to interview Magistrate Judge James L. Cott of the District Court …

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Dec. 30, 2018

Dr Greenwald's class visits the Central Synagogue for a book talk with James Forman

Last Monday, Dr. Lisa Greenwald took students to the Central Synagogue to hear a book talk by James Forman, author of the Pulitzer Prize …

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Dec. 9, 2018

Mr. Sandler's Jewish History Class has a Hanukkah lesson

Mr. Robert Sandler's Jewish History class discussed the holiday of Hanukkah, ate latkes & jelly donuts this week! (photos courtesy of Mr. Sandler). 

 

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Nov. 16, 2018

Jewish History students see Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish this week

Mr. Robert Sandler shares that Wednesday, his Jewish History class  took a trip to see the musical Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish! This …

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Oct. 28, 2018

STUDENTS IN ALL GRADES! Join Stuyvesant's History Club!

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Oct. 17, 2018

Mr. David Hanna invited as guest speaker/teacher at the American School of Paris in November.

This November, Mr. David Hanna has been invited by the American School of Paris to share his expertise with students, teachers and parents based on …

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