HSSL Weekly Parent Update

Applications for the NYC Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) are now open!

High School for Service and Learning students are guaranteed summer jobs through our community partner Community Counseling & Mediation (CCM). CCM offers a variety of placement options for summer employment for teens throughout the borough of Brooklyn. From summer camps, to gyms, local small businesses and more.

IN ORDER FOR AN HSSL STUDENT TO RECEIVE THEIR PLACEMENT THEY NEED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING STEPS WHEN COMPLETING THE APPLICATION:

THEY MUST HAVE/KNOW:

• Home Address
• Social Security Number
• OSIS/School ID Number
• Parent's First Name
• Parent's Last Name
• Student Cell Number
• Student's Personal or School Email
• Date of Birth

THEY MUST ALSO DO THE FOLLOWING:

• Choose - Community Counseling & Mediation as the provider
• 14 & 15 Year olds must use the pin - WPA 131449
• 16-24 Year olds must use the pin - WPA 196990

IF ANY OTHER PROVIDER IS SELECTED OR PIN IS USED WE CANNOT GUARANTEE SUMMER EMPLOYMENT AND PLACEMENT.

Please visit https://application.nycsyep.com/

to complete the application

The Woodlands Youth Crew engages young people in hands-on environmental work across the Park’s 350 acres of natural areas, including Brooklyn’s last remaining upland forest. Participants help restore woodland trails, plant native trees and shrubs, and remove invasive species—while gaining job skills, environmental knowledge, and a deeper connection to Brooklyn’s Backyard.

Key details to share:

• Paid positions: $17/hour (new members), $17.50/hour (returning members)

• Program schedule: Spring, Summer, and Fall 2026 sessions (full participation required)

• Application deadline: Thursday, February 12, 2026

• Eligibility: NYC youth with working papers; resume, cover letter, reference, and proof of tetanus shot required

The Paley Center for Media is now accepting applications for the Hearst High School Media Internship, a five-week, paid summer experience for rising 11th and 12th graders. Designed as a best-in-class program, it pairs real industry exposure with college and career ready skill development. If you know students excited by media, communication, writing, or storytelling, we invite you to share this opportunity with students, faculty, guidance counselors, and any community programs that support high school students.

Key Benefits for Students

• Hands on experience in producing an original podcast
• Behind the scenes access and site visits to newsrooms, podcast studios, and television production environments
• Opportunity to meet and learn from media professionals within the industry
• Develop a strong foundation in research, writing, interviewing, public speaking, editing, and audio production for success in college and beyond
• Interns earn $17/hour with travel reimbursement

  
  

Eligibility

• Open to rising 11th and 12th graders.

• Students must be legally able to work in the U.S. and provide valid New York State Working Papers.

  
  

Program Details

• Schedule: July 6th, 2026 - August 6th, 2026 | 10am to 4pm

• Duration: 4 days per week | 5 weeks | 6 hours per day

• Location: The Paley Center for Media | 25 West 52nd Street, New York, NY, 10019

  
  

How to Apply
Applications are due Monday, March 30th, 2026 by 11:59PM EST

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out!

Best regards,
Bonnie Mahmud
Human Resources Associate | The Paley Center for Media
25 West 52 Street, New York, NY 10019 | paleycenter.org
bmahmud@paleycenter.org | T 212.621.6741

HSSL is offering free SAT prep classes during school hours (Monday's & Tuesday's). Now through April 24th for select Juniors and Sophomores.

Hello, 9th and 10th Grade Future Ready NYC Healthcare Students and Families,

I am excited to announce that on Feb. 11, 2026, we will have a tour of Kingsborough Community College followed by lunch at Kosan Asian Fusion Restaurant!

Trip slips were distributed today in the Healthcare Foundations classes and are also attached to this email.

Limited spots are available so return your trip slips ASAP. (You have until February 10 to submit your lunch money.) On Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, available spots will be offered to non-FRNYC students, so do not miss out on this opportunity!

If you have any questions, please let me know. I can be reached on Whatsapp at 929.376.9623.

Thank you!

Best Regards,

Nadine Locke
Assistant Principal
High School for Service & Learning
911 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226
718.564.2551 Ext. 23192 (office)

nlocke@schools.nyc.gov

Our annual student government Valentine's Day Sale will be held Friday, February 13th.

There is no school for New York City Public School students Monday, February 16th through Friday, February 20th for Mid-winter recess. Classes will resume on Monday, February 23rd.

Our annual Black History Month Expo will be held Friday, February 27th at 12pm in the school library (4th floor). Parents and families are welcome to attend.

YOU'RE INVITED to our Midwinter Recess workshops for Middle School girls and High School girls!

We're offering three separate workshops over the span of three different days, and you are welcome to join any that interest you! Please note: Each workshop will have two separate time slots for MS and HS!

Day 3| Feb 19th: Learn about Future Planning & setting yourself up for success financially!

Middle Schoolers are expected to join from 9:30 am - 10:30 am

High Schoolers are expected to join from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email nroy@girlsincnyc.org.

DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO APPLY

FOR THE 2026 SUMMER ARTS INSTITUTE!

Admission to the Summer Arts Institute is by application and audition. Students may apply and audition for only ONE studio.

Student Application Deadline: February 25, 2026

Virtual Audition Submission Deadline: March 1, 2026

For More Information and to Apply Visit:

https://www.tinyurl.com/SummerArtsInstitute2026

Questions?: Please e-mail cmcglone2@schools.nyc.gov

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Summer Arts Institute is a free, four-week arts program for New York City Public School students entering grades 8 through 12 in Fall 2026 (students currently in grades 7 through 11). This intensive program is held at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in Astoria, Queens. Summer Arts Institute is administered by the NYCDOE’s Office of Arts and Special Projects.

Program Dates: July 6 – July 31, 2026

Students can major in dance, theater, instrumental music, orchestral strings, vocal music, film, or visual arts. The program is designed for students at an intermediate or advanced level of study in their discipline. The daily schedule includes studio work and experiences with professional artists. In the studios, students develop and improve their technical skills and creative expression in their art form. Time is dedicated to rehearsals, attending professional performances, visiting arts venues and exploring careers. The Institute culminates with an exhibition and performance showcasing the students’ work.