“Every year the Middle School division welcomes our returning and new staff members with a tour of our Hunts Point neighborhood. However, this year we wanted to be a bit more purposeful with our tour. We wanted to ensure that our staff really understood the community they are going to be working for [by] not just know[ing] the […]
Last Wednesday, the students of Hyde’s Summer Enrichment Program ventured out of the Bronx to visit Norwalk, Connecticut’s renowned Maritime Aquarium. Our elementary school students learned about marine life during this field trip by getting up close and personal with a diverse array of ocean residents – from seals, starfish, and otters to stingrays, jellyfish, […]
On June 9th, our high schoolers gathered to celebrate the Class of 2021 through an exciting virtual College Signing Day event! The celebration was led by Hyde’s widely adored College Program Team and filled with college-themed trivia, performances from our staff, and a slideshow showcasing the Class of 2021’s college decisions. We are so immensely […]
Last year, over 788 community members came together to sign a petition to renovate our auditorium. This petition supported a lengthy campaign led by our families, including former Hyde parent Patricia Rodas and her friend Estela Medel. On June 11th, thanks to our community’s efforts, Councilmember Salamanca presented a check for 1.5 million dollars to […]
On the evening of June 8th, over 150 Hyde parents and faculty came together (virtually) to enjoy 2021’s Parent Celebration Night! At Hyde, we recognize the ways in which our parents go above and beyond to make their children feel supported and encouraged throughout their academic lives. With this in mind, the evening was double-themed […]
On June 9th, our sixth graders attended a virtual career fair where they met professionals in varying fields, from actors to software engineers to nonprofit developers! This event gave our students an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about industries that they are curious about. Career fairs such as these reinforce Hyde’s mission […]
Last week, 11th grader Jeleny Mendoza won first place in the Bronx Rotary Club’s 2021 Essay Writing Competition which was in honor of the organization’s founder, Bea Castiglia Catullo. Students were asked to write about how they’ve seen leadership and perseverance in their communities and within themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read Jeleny’s award-winning […]
On Friday, May 7th, Hyde hosted a community food giveaway outside of our high school building which provided food boxes to 925 Hyde and Hunts Point community members. Hyde also distributed direct cash assistance for groceries to 300 family members thanks to a special partnership with the Robin Hood Foundation. Through the teamwork of our […]
On Saturday, April 24th, Fatoumata Cisse and Adama Bah, two 11th graders at Hyde, won first place at the American Debate League 2021 Spring Classic Tournament! Fatoumata and Adama teamed up to debate if the benefits of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) outweigh the harms. Adama describes the IMF as being “a financial support team […]
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