Civics Week at HSFI focuses on increasing student involvement in civic engagement, voter registration, and understanding democracy. The theme of the week is "Be an Upstander" with an SEL (Social Emotional Learning) focus on anti-bullying.
Daily Events:
Friday, March 7th
Event: "Bring Your Parent to School Day"
Activity: Voter registration table set up at the entrance
Monday, March 10th
Civics Topic: How to get involved in environmental/social issues
Activity: "Window Walk" – 9th and 10th grade students analyze window displays to understand how art and merchandising can be used for social change.
Tuesday, March 11th
Civics Topic: How to get involved
Activity: Interactive club activism tables during lunch in the lounge showcasing community-based organizations and club activities.
Wednesday, March 12th
Civics Topic: What is the Seal of Civic Readiness?
Activity: "Meet Your SGO ASB Members" – Students meet Student Government Organization and All School Body presidents and officers in the lounge.
Thursday, March 13th
Civics Topic: Democracy Begins Here
Activity: 10th grade art class displays "Democracy Begins Here" posters in the lobby. Students can vote for the best poster to represent HSFI at the citywide competition.
Friday, March 14th
Civics Topic: Registered Voters
Activity: Voter registration for students aged 18 or turning 18 by November 4, 2025.
Special Projects:
SEL - Anti-Bullying Poster Campaign:
Students create posters based on anti-bullying actions and kindness.
Posters will be placed in identified bullying hotspots around the school.
Poster Design Contest:
Citywide contest on democracy and participation.
Voting for the winning poster will happen in the lobby on Thursday and Friday.
The Countdown Begins! 71 more day-- Congrats Class of 2025!!
Here is your FAB News for Friday, March 7, 2025 https://youtu.be/8xFHoiZgEuM
Here is your FAB News for Thursday March 6, 2025 https://youtu.be/et9rlMveLHU
Here is your FAB News March 5, 2025 https://youtu.be/dVCLDbPWPLE
FAB News Tuesday March 4, 2025 https://youtu.be/tVqGkhKQwpE
Here is your FAB News for Monday, March 3, 2025 https://youtu.be/1Bq9LK6hBEI?si=zS5dVT3RL9Ut7cfS
📸✨ Surprise guest on our field trip! Mr. Burrowes' Intro to Digital Photography class ran into Alec Baldwin during their photo walk today. What an incredible opportunity for the sophomores to capture this unexpected moment! 🌟 #DigitalPhotography #CelebrityEncounter #AlecBaldwin #SophomoreYear #PhotoWalk
Michaella Blissett-Williams visited our Senior Business Marketing class for a conversation on "The Beauty of Brick-and-Mortar", where she discussed the journey from opening her first salon to now having an entire empire. Thank you to our board member, Camryn Okere, for coordinating this inspiring conversation!
Hear is your FAB News February 28, 2025 https://youtu.be/kFFZF38aGhw
10th grade software development majors are illuminating their artistic statements and will soon be coding them to be responsive to interaction.
Ms. Rochford's 9th Grade Foundations of Art class practicing contour drawing. This hand drawing project will include intro to watercolor...stay tuned for the finished project.
Our partners at The Meatpacking Management Association presented their creative brief to our 11th grade Digital Media students for the 2025 Banner Design Program. Selected student designs will hang on public light posts in the Meatpacking District starting in the Spring.
Here is your Thursday February 27, 2025 https://youtu.be/CMTgKzqNYJc
At HSFI, Forensics Science students learn how to identify and analyze different types of fingerprints - patent, plastic and latent. They conducted an investigation using dusting and lifting techniques.
Here is your FAB News Wednesday, February 26, 2025 https://youtu.be/8iV7r8KWFng
Here is your FAB News for Feb 25, 2025 https://youtu.be/QMLrDAPqPtM
Here is your FAB News Monday, Feb 24, 2025 https://youtu.be/aj1jXUPbgUQ
Respect for All Week 2025: National No One Eats Alone Day! A special thank you to Ramses, Carine and the Good Dog Foundation
Respect for All Week 2025: A "Double Good" Staff Appreciation Event. A special thank you to Ms. Valette and the RJ Youth Team
