On Friday, June 6, Stuyvesant hosted a PRIDE celebration for students and allies in the cafeteria after school Many thanks to the Parent's Association for their support in having this celebration through their Community Building budget.
Students enjoyed an educational presentation by the Stuy SPECTRUM club and speakers from the staff as well as delicious food and fellowship.
Here are some resources from faculty advisor and counselor, Mr. Angel Colon
Pride Month 2025 is a time to celebrate LGBTQ+ identities and advocate for social change. Many organizations and individuals have their own themes and messages for Pride Month, but some common themes include:
- Activism and Social Change: This theme, set by The Proud Trust, emphasizes the contributions of LGBTQ+ people to making the world a better place.
- The Fabric of Freedom: This theme, used by CSI Companies and World Pride DC, highlights the importance of expressing identities and resisting oppression through various forms of expression.
- Queer Joy is Resistance: This theme, used by San Francisco Pride, acknowledges the joy of being queer as a form of resistance against adversity.
- Unbreakable Pride and Unshakeable Power: This theme, used by San Diego Pride, emphasizes the strength and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community.
- Giving Pride: This theme, https://thenytrust.org/news/your-2024-pride-guide-to-giving/ used by Highrise, emphasizes the importance of giving back, celebrating with others, and finding unity.
- NYC Rise Up: Pride in Protest: This theme, used by NYC Pride, is a reflection of the LGBTQ+ community's need to protest against attacks and legislative actions.
- NYC DOE Respect for All: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/school-environment/LGBTQsupport
- Gender and Sexuality Alliances (GSA) Student Clubs:
- A GSA is a type of student club, typically in a high school or middle school, which provides a place for students to meet, support each other, talk about issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity and expression, and work to end harassment or discrimination for LGBTQ+ students. The clubs help all students to receive support, including allies and children of LGBTQ+ parents.
- The first step is for an interested student to approach a trusted adult in their school building, perhaps a guidance counselor, the school's Respect for All liaison, a supportive teacher, or the principal.
- The student should inform the trusted New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) adult that they would like to start a GSA club and ask them what the process would be. If they need help or support, they can email LGBTQ@schools.nyc.gov.
- OUT for Safe Schools:
- The OUT for Safe Schools® campaign is a national initiative that supports school-based staff to visibly identify as trusted adults to LGBTQ students.
- School staff receive training in building affirming environments for LGBTQ students before receiving badges (pictured below) for the school community.
- When you see a NYCDOE staff member wear an OUT for Safe Schools badge, you know that staff member been trained by the NYCDOE in LGBTQ+ concepts, policies, and resources.
- If you have questions, please contact LGBTQ@schools.nyc.gov.
- Connecting Adolescents to Comprehensive Healthcare programs (CATCH):
- CATCH is a program for high school teens in grades 9-12. CATCH offers reproductive health services at 51 high school sites, serving 90 high schools without school based health centers.
- CATCH offers services such as health education and limited reproductive health services in school.
- CATCH also gives referrals to comprehensive reproductive health, primary care, mental health, and community based clinics.
- All services offered are confidential and free of charge. Parents can choose to have their child opt-out of these services.
- Questions? Please contact the CATCH Program Representative, Mx. Jennifer Oliveras at: joliveras@health.nyc.gov.
- Website: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/health-and-wellness/staying-healthy/other-health-topics
