Future Careers in Focus: Freshmen Visit Co-op Tech!

Six of our motivated freshmen recently traveled to the Co-op Tech Upper East Side campus for an immersive look at post-secondary career pathways. Having partnered with this program for the past two years, we continue to find it an incredibly resourceful way for students to see hands-on vocational training in action.

Our students explored a wide range of industries, including Culinary, Cosmetology, Barbering, Construction, Automotive, Graphic Design, and Movie Production. A highlight of the trip was a guest presentation by a professional Movie Producer, where our students gained insider knowledge about the film industry. They also had the inspiring opportunity to connect with a former HSFI graduate currently at Co-op Tech. The students explored Co-op Tech as a post-secondary options exploration activity.
about 1 month ago, Brienne McGuinness
Future Careers in Focus: Freshmen Visit Co-op Tech!
Future Careers in Focus: Freshmen Visit Co-op Tech!
This week in Physics -- 🔌✨
from building series circuits to mastering the complexity of parallel wiring, these young scientists are getting hands-on with the laws of physics. It’s one thing to read about current and resistance—it’s another to see the bulbs light up!
about 1 month ago, Melissa Frank
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Latin Groove back to business with new members and new dance routines. @hsfi_latingroovedanceteam
about 1 month ago, I De La Rosa
Latin Groove back to business with new routine and new members.
new routine
Some more fun in the Lab Squad.
Science Rules!!!
about 1 month ago, Isis Maldonado
lab squad
lab squad
lab squad
lab squad
The students in Ms. Bayer's Geometry class worked in teams to construct pyramid mobiles. This helped students visualize the cross sections and areas of those cross sections!
about 1 month ago, Keylani Lamont
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Take a peek at the preparations for our upcoming Mock Regents! Our Community Associates are hard at work ensuring everything is set for this important academic milestone. From organizing materials to supporting student readiness, it’s all about creating the best environment for success.

Because at HSFI, practice makes perfect—and academics are always in fashion!

about 1 month ago, Giovanni Raschilla
Behind the scenes at HS Fashion Industries!

✨ HSFI’s Got Talent is almost here!✨

Grab your FREE tickets now using the link below 🎟️🔥
tinyurl.com/VarietyShowTicketsHSFI

#HSFIGotTalent #VarietyShow #LiveTalent #NYCEvents #StudentTalent #PerformingArts #SupportTheArts #FreeEvents #ThingsToDoNYC #TalentShow

about 1 month ago, Marcol Rodriguez
Variety Show - HSFI's Got Talent - Tickets
Check out our bulletin board on the 9th floor near staircase C!
about 1 month ago, G Ovalles
Bulletin Board
Students from the So FLY Step team during there break time :)
about 1 month ago, G Ovalles
5 students posing for a picture
Fashion Draping & Patternmaking

11th grade draping & pattern making students turn their bodice pattern into a creative jacket with and without a Manderin collar
about 1 month ago, Abigail Bohrer
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On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, we will host an All Things Seniors Assembly from 9:45 AM to 10:30 AM in the Auditorium. This is an opportunity to celebrate your accomplishments as the Class of 2026 and share information about what to expect in the months ahead.

We look forward to celebrating with you and providing updates on senior events and activities, including senior trips, prom, graduation, Decision Day, Spirit Week, class picture, and other exciting opportunities to bond and build memories as the Class of 2026.

If you have any questions or concerns you would like us to address during the assembly, please submit them to Assistant Principal Rodriguez via Jupiter message.

about 1 month ago, Marcol Rodriguez
All Things Seniors Assembly
ACC joined the Parents Teachers Association Sashiko Workshop! The members were able to connect with parents and their peers to create designs from scrap denim fabric and colorful threads to make a quilt for Denim Day.
about 1 month ago, Charon Sioson
Parent Workshop
Sashiko Parent Workshop
ACC helping out parents
ACC in action
Parents working on their design
Background of Denim Day
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ACC members prepping for parent workshop
The Asian Culture Club celebrated the Lunar New Year at HSFI with a vibrant event that highlighted traditions and connections. Students shared Red envelopes (hóngbāo), traditional snacks, and decorations symbolizing good luck and prosperity. The celebration created a welcoming space for the school community to learn about and appreciate Asian cultures while ringing in the new year together.
about 1 month ago, Charon Sioson
ACC Lunar New Year 2026
ACC Members in one frame
LNY Arts and Crafts
LNY BookMark Station
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ACC President Lina prepping the dragon scratch station
Students making LNY Lanterns
HSFI Staff All Smiles for LNY
The Fab News Team
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Snapshots from Knitting Club 🧶📸
The HSFI knitting club continues to grow with both new members and those who have been part of the group along the way. Whether you’re a beginner or more experienced, there’s always a seat for you and some yarn waiting! Join us Wednesdays 4-5PM 🧶✨
about 1 month ago, Jennifer Gold
student knitting
student knitting
Student knitting
student knitting
Student knitting with colorful yarn
In Ms. Goldstein’s and Ms. Klepacki’s Algebra 1 classes at HSFI, students stepped into the role of math doctors. Each randomly assigned group was given a different visual representation of a sequence posted vertically around the room as a “patient” in need of diagnosis.

Students analyzed each pattern to determine whether it was arithmetic with a constant difference or geometric with a constant ratio. After identifying the type of sequence, they wrote the explicit formula and used it to calculate the 5th and 20th terms. This required students to move beyond simple pattern recognition and translate visual growth into precise algebraic language.

The vertical learning structure promoted collaboration, accountability, and academic discourse. Students stood together at the board, debated their reasoning, justified whether the pattern showed repeated addition or multiplication, and checked one another’s work before finalizing their diagnosis.

By connecting visual models to explicit formulas and long term predictions, students strengthened the exact skills needed for success on the Algebra Regents. This Regents ready activity built conceptual understanding while reinforcing procedural fluency and confidence.
about 2 months ago, Brienne McGuinness
In Ms. Goldstein’s and Ms. Klepacki’s Algebra 1 classes, students worked in randomly assigned groups to analyze visual “sequence patients,” diagnose them as arithmetic or geometric, write explicit formulas, and determine the 5th and 20th terms, all through a Regents-ready vertical learning activity.
For Civics Week the students are voting on which tenth grade civically minded issue poster will represent HSFI in the citywide contest
about 2 months ago, Steve Rau
Civics Week Poster Contest

Variety Show — HSFI’s Got Talent! Auditions Begin TODAY!

Audition Dates & Locations:
• Thursday, March 12, 2026 – Student Lounge - 4:00PM
• Friday, March 13, 2026 – Auditorium - 4:00PM

Sign up for auditions:
-- VISRTUAL AUDITION SIGN UP FORM: forms.gle/v3GFzEm8JsfxJhZt6

-- IN PERSON SIGN UP: Stop by the Student Lounge (Room 829) and speak with Ms. Cordero or Mr. Rodriguez.

All students and staff are welcome to participate—whether you sing, dance, or perform with a group. We can’t wait to see your talent shine. See you at auditions! 🎤✨

about 2 months ago, Marcol Rodriguez
HSFI's Got Talent - Variety Show
Captain and co-Captain (Madison and Lee) coming together to create a magical performance 🪄🪄
about 2 months ago, S Paz
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Mrs. Damian’s senior Virtual Enterprise class, RÊVE & Co., participated in the National Business Plan Competition hosted at St. Francis College. The team presented their business concept while competing against other student-run companies from across the country. The experience allowed students to apply their entrepreneurial skills in a high level competitive setting.
about 2 months ago, Abigail Bohrer
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Sophomore VP Isseu made a representation of HSFI for our classroom winter door contest (which we won!) We got rid of the “snow” and brought it into spring. In this window we see animals “lifting up” the building. This is a metaphor of how diversity lifts us up- and we are “growing” together. There are little details created by Stephen Torres such has a fruita stand, a helado cart, and a melting bag of ice next to a garbage can, representing NO ICE! The text of the window reads, “Central Needle Trades High School was founded in 1926 by immigrant communities who helped build New York City’s garment industry. In 1956, it became the High School for Fashion Industries (HSFI), expanding its curriculum to include design, merchandising, and the creative arts. For nearly a century, the school has welcomed generations of immigrant and diverse students, cultivating an inclusive community where creativity, skills, and opportunity not only empower individuals but also enrich the life of the city itself. Here’s to 100 years and counting.”
about 2 months ago, Abigail Bohrer
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