YS 11.21.25

26 NOV, WED

• Building Closes at 4:00 PM.
• Clubs Do Not Meet

27 NOV, THU

• Thanksgiving Recess (Schools Closed)

28 NOV, FRI

• Thanksgiving Recess (Schools Closed)

29 NOV, SAT

• Building Closed
  

30 NOV, SUN

• Building Closed
  

1 DEC, MON - REGULAR SCHEDULE

• The Conference Day originally scheduled for December 1 has been rescheduled for December 22.

4 DEC, THU

• 7 – 10pm WEST SIDE STORY - Show 1 - Latecomers may not be seated right away. Please arrive on time.

5 DEC, FRI

• Marking Period # 2 Ends
  
• 7 – 10pm WEST SIDE STORY - Show 2 - Latecomers may not be seated right away. Please arrive on time.
  

6 DEC, SAT

• 7 pm WEST SIDE STORY - Show 3 - Latecomers may not be seated right away. Please arrive on time.

7 DEC, SUN

• 2 pm WEST SIDE STORY - Show 3 - Latecomers may not be seated right away. Please arrive on time.

8 DEC, MON - CONFERENCE BELL SCHEDULE

• Conference Schedule (Department)
  
• Late Start for Students

11 DEC, THU

• 7 – 10pm West Side Story - Show 5 - Latecomers may not be seated right away. Please arrive on time.

12 DEC, FRI

• 7 – 10pm WEST SIDE STORY - Show 6 - Latecomers may not be seated right away. Please arrive on time.

13 DEC, SAT

• 7 – 10pm West Side Story - Show 7 - Latecomers may not be seated right away. Please arrive on time.

14 DEC, SUN

• 2 – 5pm WEST SIDE STORY- Final Show - Latecomers may not be seated right away. Please arrive on time.

22 DEC, MON - CONFERENCE BELL SCHEDULE

• Conference Schedule (Faculty)
  

• Late Start for Students
• 6 – 9pm New Music Winter Showcase; Little Flower Theater
  

23 DEC, TUE

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Dear LaGuardia Community,

As we enter Thanksgiving week, I'm filled with gratitude for our incredible school community and excited to share some wonderful highlights from recent days.

Celebrating Our Drama Department

Congratulations to Mr. Davidson's seniors for their spectacular One-Acts performance! Your dedication, talent, and artistry were on full display, and you made us all proud. These performances showcase the remarkable work happening in our drama studios every day.

Music Department Highlights

Our Music Department continues to shine with remarkable achievements! Please see the special Music Department spotlight below for details on recent collaborations, performances, and professional development opportunities.

West Side Story Update

Great news for those hoping to see our production! We plan to release additional West Side Story tickets on Wednesday, November 26. Thank you for your tremendous support of our students—and may the odds be ever in your favor!

A Week of Gratitude

This is the week when we focus on what we are thankful for, and I want to be sure to thank our wonderful school community. To our parents, students, faculty, staff, and everyone in between—your daily contributions make LaGuardia a truly special place to learn, grow, and create. I am deeply grateful for each of you.

Have a safe and productive LaGuardia weekend! Wishing you all a warm, restful, and joyful Thanksgiving.

With gratitude,

Principal Marwah

Dear LaGuardia High School Community,

I am honored and absolutely thrilled to introduce myself as the new Parent Coordinator of LaGuardia High School! As both a NYC public school parent and a long-time parent volunteer, I am deeply committed to supporting families, strengthening communication, and ensuring that every parent and guardian feels connected, informed, and valued.

I have had two children go through the NYC public school system, and one of them proudly graduated from LaGuardia as part of the Class of 2025. I’ve seen firsthand the extraordinary talent, dedication, and spirit that make LaGuardia such a special place. It’s a privilege to serve the community that has given so much to my own family.

Before stepping into this role, I served as the Parent Association President at LaGuardia and dedicated many years to volunteering across various schools. These experiences have given me a deep understanding of the needs, challenges, and joys that families encounter as they navigate their children’s educational journeys. I look forward to bringing that insight—and my genuine passion for parent engagement—to this position.

Professionally, my background is in higher education and I hold a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration. My career has centered on supporting students, collaborating with faculty and staff, and removing barriers to success. I am excited to bring this experience to LaGuardia, where I hope to help build even stronger bridges between families, educators, and the broader school community.

I look forward to seeing many familiar faces and meeting our new families. Please know that my door (virtual or in-person!) is always open. I can be reached at tballas@schools.nyc.gov. I am here to support you, answer questions, share information, and help make your experience at LaGuardia as enriching and seamless as possible.

Thank you for welcoming me back into this extraordinary community. I can’t wait to partner with you in the years ahead!

Warmly,

Tracy Ballas

Parent Coordinator

Invitations for January 2026 Regents Exams will be distributed during 3rd period on Monday, November 24. Not all students will receive one. If you have any questions, please see your guidance counselor during your lunch period.

Please note that the LaGuardia High School exam start times may be different than at other schools.

Regents Exams are given in June. Off-Schedule Regents Exams for Make Up or Retake are given in January and August. Regents Exams count towards a NYS Regents Diploma or an Advanced Regents Diploma.

Information For Everyone

Students generally take Regents Exams in June unless they have previously failed a specific Regents Exam (or wish to take an exam for a higher score.) During Regents Exams testing periods, student only attend school if they are taking a specific exam OR they have a school scheduled event, such as rehearsals, juries, etc. It is possible that students do not have any school, test, or activity during these testing periods.

We will release additional tickets when they become available.

We encourage people to continue checking the website for availability.

Latecomers may be asked to wait in the lobby or stand in the rear of the Concert Hall until an appropriate moment…this might be intermission. The first act is approximately 1:30 so please be on time!

• All seats are reserved
• Assigned seats will be honored only until showtime, at which point priority seating will be at the discretion of House Management.

• Each person must have a ticket.

• No children under 5 will be admitted.

"Somewhere Between Us" opens one hour prior to each WEST SIDE STORY performance. Guests are encouraged to be seated 10 minutes prior to curtain.

IgniteHER—our school’s club dedicated to empowering and supporting women—is teaming up with HOSA, LaG Key Club, LaG Red Cross, and the Feminist Club for a Menstrual Product Drive from November 17th to December 1st.

We’re collecting unopened pads, tampons, liners, menstrual cups, and period underwear. Donation boxes are located outside Room 235, COSA office.

All donations will support the Franklin Williams Women’s Shelter and Room to Grow in the Bronx.

Thank you for helping us uplift women in our community!

Celebrating Excellence in Music

Our Music Department has given us so much to celebrate this week! Students across multiple ensembles and disciplines have participated in extraordinary opportunities that showcase the caliber of musicianship and dedication at LaGuardia.

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Collaboration

Students in String Orchestra and Chamber Music had the extraordinary opportunity to collaborate with musicians from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. This world-class mentorship experience enriched their musical education and provided invaluable insights into professional orchestral performance.

Vandoren Saxophone Clinic

Our saxophone students participated in a comprehensive Vandoren Saxophone Clinic featuring multiple highlights:

• Our saxophone quartet received a full 90-minute coaching session with a Grammy-nominated saxophonist as they prepare for their upcoming Chamber Music Society competition
• We explored unique approaches required for bass saxophone playing in our West Side Story production, supporting both our theatrical and musical goals
• Freshman saxophonists had the opportunity to play their lesson materials and receive direct, individualized instruction—an incredibly valuable experience for their development at this crucial stage

Mock Studio Recording at DiMenna Center

Senior Chorus and the Philharmonic Orchestra participated in an exciting mock studio recording of music from the Highlander movie at the DiMenna Center—the main soundstage for movie and TV choral and orchestra recordings. This professional recording experience gave students invaluable insight into the film scoring process and the high standards of studio musicianship.

Brooklyn College Invitational Choral Festival

Students in Cambiata represented LaGuardia beautifully at the Brooklyn College Invitational Choral Festival! Their voices, musicianship, and professionalism made us all proud.

Come Out and Support Lions Basketball.

View the Entire Basketball Schedule Here

Each school sets their Visitors Policy. Be sure you know the policy before going to any Away game.

Find the schedule, stats, roster, and more for your favorite LaGuardia teams by visiting the PSAL LaGuardia page and search for your team.

Boys JV Basketball defeated MLK yesterday by a score of 42-32. Sophomore EJ Paulino and Freshman Krystian Ginter led the way with a combined 30 points.

The Girls swimming team participated in the B Championships on Saturday. The girls medal in the 200 Medley relay, 200 free relay, 400 free relay, 500 free, 100 back, 100 free, 50 free. Top performers were Clodagh Mccann, Edith Levkoff, Josephine Kim-Wendell, Calista Kilb, Nicole Cheung, Leah Belyavsky, Tallulah Antonson, Kari Pierre-Louis, Nicole Rakhmanova.

Students in grades 7–12 in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania are encouraged to create and submit a performance piece (e.g., a rap, poem, song, monologue) highlighting how New York City has shaped history and continues to inspire the world today. Students are encouraged to highlight New York City’s history, culture, and innovation.

Students and teachers can submit student entries here. The submissions form will close once 300 entries have been received or by December 15, 2025, whichever occurs first. A panel of experts familiar with the award will review the entries. Staff from the Gilder Lehrman Institute and New York City Tourism + Conventions will determine the award winner. Entries will be assessed based on this rubric. The student winner will be notified in February through their teacher.

The winner of this Competition will participate in a full-day experience including a performance of HAMILTON in New York City with their teacher, two adult chaperones, and up to 29 classmates.

For more information, visit The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History Founded by NYC Student Competition