Sophomore Adeylln is making a sea turtle out of recycled paper. Promoting recycling through recycling!
When Jacob is not practicing his routine for Latin Groove he is practicing mixing paint. Here he is using only primary colors to create brown in which he will be using to paint a “palm tree.”
Our Biology students stepped into the shoes of medical detectives this week to master the Scientific Method! 🧬🔍
The mission? Solve the mystery of Pellagra, a devastating disease from the early 20th century. Students dove into the historical case studies of Joseph Goldberger, analyzing real-world data to uncover the truth.
Working in investigative teams, our scientists: Analyzed raw data to spot patterns and anomalies, Constructed detailed tables, charts, and graphs to visualize the evidence. Lastly, students presented their findings to the class with evidence-backed arguments.
Determined the cause: Was it a contagious pathogen or a dietary deficiency?! Turns out, the secret was on the dinner plate all along.
The mission? Solve the mystery of Pellagra, a devastating disease from the early 20th century. Students dove into the historical case studies of Joseph Goldberger, analyzing real-world data to uncover the truth.
Working in investigative teams, our scientists: Analyzed raw data to spot patterns and anomalies, Constructed detailed tables, charts, and graphs to visualize the evidence. Lastly, students presented their findings to the class with evidence-backed arguments.
Determined the cause: Was it a contagious pathogen or a dietary deficiency?! Turns out, the secret was on the dinner plate all along.
Here is a freshman Equity & Emotions class. We used some free time to try out a skill building activity. This activity is one of Mrs. Cawley’s favorites- speed round painting. Students review what primary colors are and their importance. They quickly review some simple combinations and how to mix secondary colors. Then there are images posted in the front of the classroom where students have 3-4 minutes to mix and color match to the image before the next round. It’s an exhilarating activity where you don’t have time for “perfection” but results are always amazing
Here is a freshman Equity & Emotions class. We used some free time to try out a skill building activity. This activity is one of Mrs. Cawley’s favorites- speed round painting. Students review what primary colors are and their importance. They quickly review some simple combinations and how to mix secondary colors. Then there are images posted in the front of the classroom where students have 3-4 minutes to mix and color match to the image before the next round. It’s an exhilarating activity where you don’t have time for “perfection” but results are always amazing
Here is a freshman Equity & Emotions class. We used some free time to try out a skill building activity.
Rollerblading Club Exploration on Patterns of Abuse. Denim Day 2026!
National AI Literacy Day
Software Development Majors spent a day with Hunter College professors experiencing college level work on AI and its implications in our world with a special guest speaker at the end of the day.
Software Development Majors spent a day with Hunter College professors experiencing college level work on AI and its implications in our world with a special guest speaker at the end of the day.
WBL Teatro Opera Internship
Student prepare costumes for the summer Teatro Opera performance.
Student prepare costumes for the summer Teatro Opera performance.
Visual Presentation & Design
Zariah J. and Yoana M. created props for the Hudson Guild haunted carnival
The Senior Visual Presentation Team sets up the walls for the haunted subway station at Hudson Guild.
Career Discovery Week 2026
Software Development Majors visited Lafayette148 at Brooklyn Navy Yard for Career Discovery Week. They met specialists from art to marketing and learned about the history of the company from the amazing entrepreneur/founder, Ms. Deirdre Quinn. The number of teams working together opened up so many different career paths which together, make this company the success that it is in today's market.
Software Development Majors visited Lafayette148 at Brooklyn Navy Yard for Career Discovery Week. They met specialists from art to marketing and learned about the history of the company from the amazing entrepreneur/founder, Ms. Deirdre Quinn. The number of teams working together opened up so many different career paths which together, make this company the success that it is in today's market.
Google Desk Talks
11th Grade Software Development Majors met with a Google engineer for a Google Desk Talk. They heard about his career path, the many career options at Google and had the chance to ask questions and interact with him about his work.
11th Grade Software Development Majors met with a Google engineer for a Google Desk Talk. They heard about his career path, the many career options at Google and had the chance to ask questions and interact with him about his work.
NYCDOE Computer Science Fair 2026
Students worked together to prepare materials and gifts to give away at the 2026 Computer Science Fair at The Armory. The setup team left school early and with their exhibitor badges got to work setting up for what would be over 500 visitors to our table.
Students worked together to prepare materials and gifts to give away at the 2026 Computer Science Fair at The Armory. The setup team left school early and with their exhibitor badges got to work setting up for what would be over 500 visitors to our table.
NYCDOE Computer Science Fair 2026
The TurtleStitch.org site featured the HSFI presence at the NYCDOE Computer Science and followed our very busy exhibit!
The TurtleStitch.org site featured the HSFI presence at the NYCDOE Computer Science and followed our very busy exhibit!
Thanking our supporters
It was such a pleasure to be able to reconnect and thank Fred Wilson in person, https://gothamgives.org/about/, who supported funding digital embroidery in our schools, 10 years ago!
It was such a pleasure to be able to reconnect and thank Fred Wilson in person, https://gothamgives.org/about/, who supported funding digital embroidery in our schools, 10 years ago!
HSFI Table Marks over 500 visits
The HSFI exhibit of Digital Embroidery using http://turtlestitch.org was a huge draw as students from all over the city came tnd admired the original coded designs of our HSFI majors.
The HSFI exhibit of Digital Embroidery using http://turtlestitch.org was a huge draw as students from all over the city came tnd admired the original coded designs of our HSFI majors.
Even art majors code!
Senior art major (from AP Computer Science Principles) seen showing off her original coded embroidery on her one of a kind bag at the annual art show opening.
Senior art major (from AP Computer Science Principles) seen showing off her original coded embroidery on her one of a kind bag at the annual art show opening.
In Ms. Lefevre’s class students are putting final touches on their portfolio pieces. Here are two students supporting each other through peer feedback.
