The Fall Open House is now Wednesday, October 22, 4:30 - 8:00pm. Please Sign up HERE to volunteer! (or remove your information if you can no longer make it.) Thank you! |
| Rising Stars 2026 - Get On Your Feet Our legendary variety show is back! Open to all grades and all studios. Don’t miss your chance to shine! Sign up HERE for Rising Stars auditions taking place on October 24, 25, and 27.
Follow @lagrisingstarsofficial for the latest updates. |
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| Be a Star Sponsor or Make a General Donation to Support the All-School Musical! Place an ad in the official West Side Story playbill!
It’s a great way to promote your business, celebrate your student, or thank a teacher. For sponsorships and ad opportunities, click HERE. Want to make a general donation? Text LAG-ASM to 44321 or click HERE. |
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Parents of West Side Story WhatsApp Chat We would like to extend an invitation to parents of students participating in the West Side Story All Musical—in cast, crew, production, or orchestra pit—to join the Parents of WSS WhatsApp Chat. This group serves as a space for updates, coordination, and community throughout the production. To join, please click HERE. |
Free PSAT/SAT Starter Kit
We're excited to share a free PSAT/SAT Starter Kit from our friends at Marigold Prep (a $200 value)! Here's what's included: - 4 hours of engaging, pre-recorded tutoring sessions
- Practice tests + adaptive practice drills
- Marigold Prep's self-guided workbooks for the PSAT & SAT
- A video & infographic library specifically for parents
You can enroll HERE. Contact Marigold Prep's Director of Student Success, Nikie Moraldo, at nikie@marigoldprep.com or 646-846-7805 with questions.
College Now College Now is a FREE college transition, dual enrollment program for New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) high school students. College Now enables NYCPS high school students to develop academic momentum toward a college degree, make informed choices about college, and learn how their education can lead to a rewarding career. College Now is geared toward NYCPS 11th and 12th graders, with limited opportunities for 10th graders. Application deadlines vary at each campus. - Spring registration is now open or opening very soon at CCNY and Hunter - contact the College Now campus directly to confirm their deadline.
- Fall semester applications are typically available late March to mid-September.
- Spring semester applications are typically available October to early-February.
- Summer program applications are typically available March to June.
Most programs have a first-come, first-served application process (with preference given to students from partner high schools), so it is recommended to apply early in the application process.
LaGuardia High School has two College Now partner campuses: - City College of New York (CCNY) - more information HERE
- Hunter College - more information HERE
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Shelliann Roach
Assistant Principal, Counseling Support
sroach2@schools.nyc.gov Monday - Friday 8:15am - 4:15pm
Room 243
212-496-0700, ext. 2206
Click HERE to read the latest (September) Counseling Support Team newsletter. |
Complimentary essay writing workshop
October 16th at 6:00pm Join Zoom session HERE. Senior students, Join this brainstorming session to boost your Common App essay and supplements writing.
Class Senior Picture We will have our annual Whole Class Senior Picture at Lincoln Center on Thursday, October 23rd. We typically rely heavily on the PA and senior parents to attend and chaperone, as we need at least 40 adults to make this happen. Still looking for a few more! Please sign up HERE to help from around 8:30am till 11:30am.
Red Lion Showcase Seniors, please sign up HERE for the Red Lion Showcase! This is a first at LaGuardia, where we are organizing to have our own showcase at the iconic Red Lion club. We are excited to have our seniors showcase their talents, but to get a date we need to get students' commitment to perform in this iconic location where the Beatles and endless popular performers started out.
Players Theatre Showcase Opportunity (Drama Studio Seniors only) For the very first time, the iconic Players Theatre in Greenwich Village, NYC has invited the LaGuardia High School Drama Seniors to perform in a showcase highlighting your amazing work from the Drama Studio! Interested? Sign up HERE! IMPORTANT: Due to the nature of this being a high profile event at a highly regarded theater, we will only accept students who agree to commit to performing in this event once they sign up. Read details HERE. |
Record Broken! The Third Annual Tech Studio Costume Sale was a smash hit, topping last year's sales numbers and then some! Of course it couldn't have been done without the help of our amazing volunteers. Much gratitude to Erin Banks, Nadia Boncheva, Sasha Domnitz, Constance Giamo, Taryn Merkl, Marianna Schaffer, Alessandra and Cynthia Solis Yi, Veronika Surla, Kathy Uggen-Merget, Greg and Tina Vega, and Aislinn Weidele for their time, teamwork, and enthusiasm!
Errand Encore Volunteers Marcia and Ernesto Castillo went above and beyond last week, handling a formidable sewing machine delivery for the Costume Shop. Bravo, mille grazie!
Meeting Spotlight And we are indebted to Erin Black for sharing her knowledge on creating standout portfolios at the October POTS meeting - we can't thank you enough Erin! Meeting notes and link to the recording are available HERE.
OPEN STUDIO FAQs Tech Open Studio for parents is this Wednesday, October 15! - Freshman/Sophomore parents will have a session in the morning from 9:45-11:05am.
- Junior/Senior parents in the afternoon from 2:20-3:35pm.
Mr. Mackey will lead the tour groups from the lobby and you can leave at any time. No RSVP necessary, both parents/guardians can attend. There will also be some Tech merch for sale for your shopping convenience! Sign up to help volunteer selling merch HERE.
THEY COMPLETE US! Please join us in welcoming the newest members of the Tech Studio PA - Marcia Castillo, Merchandise Coordinator; Melissa Adelman, Social Events Coordinator; and Marianna Schaffer, Volunteer Coordinator - we're so lucky to have them round out our crew! |
Congratulations, Concerto Competition Winners! The annual Concerto Competition Finals took place on 10/7, and we would like to congratulate our three winners:
Kaitlyn Xie, '27 - Violin
Ivan Roman, '26 - Tuba
Andraya Levy Schwartz, '27 - Cello
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Photo credits: Merih Anil and Jenny Dumlao We look forward to hearing these three amazing soloists, accompanied by the Philharmonic Orchestra, coming in the spring on Tuesday 3/31. Congratulations to all the finalists and thank you to all the students who competed this year!
Fall Jazz Concert - Volunteers needed! The first concert of the school year is taking place on Thursday, October 23 @ 6:00pm, featuring Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Orchestra. Get your tickets now at the LaGuardia Box Office HERE. Want to hear some jazz and help out at the same time? You're in luck! Volunteers are needed to handle and sell merchandise and concessions before, during, and after the event. Sign up HERE or email our volunteer coordinators at musicvolunteers@laguardiahspa.org if you have any questions.
Not a jazz parent? Even better! Volunteering for a show that your student isn't performing in is the best way to get a taste of your student's broader community, and get your volunteering in without worrying about missing your child's performance.
If you have any ideas, questions, comments or concerns then please always feel free to email us at: music@laguardiahspa.org. |
| Mindy Greenberg
Jamie Ganey drama@laguardiahspa.org
“I believe success is preparation, because opportunity is going to knock on your door sooner or later but are you prepared to answer that?” Omar Epps |
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LET’S MIX THINGS UP Join us for our first PODS Mixer of the season! No agenda. Just a good hang with your fellow parents. And merch. Lots and lots of merch to buy and wear throughout the year. RSVP HERE and find all details on the flyer below… FOMO NO MO We get it. Not everybody can make our monthly PODS meetings. But guess what? We record them! So everyone can relive our PODS meetings. Or experience them for the first time. Either way, you can find the highly engaging video HERE (passcode is: Uw%KanA8). And the NYT Bestselling meeting notes are HERE. SPEAKING OF PODS MEETINGS... Our next informal-formal get together to discuss all things Drama Studio will be held on October 27th. Costumes are optional. Mark your calendars now so you don’t have PODS meeting FOMO later (see above). Link to the zoom is HERE. YOU CAN’T SPELL FUNDRAISER WITHOUT F-U-N You also can’t spell fundraiser without “raiser” which rhymes with “praise her” which is what some of you might do when you see your child perform in one or two (or both) of these exciting events on the SAME DAY - December 21st! 1:00pm – Holiday Cabaret @ Chelsea Table + Stage 7:00pm – Our seniors will perform at the historic and iconic Players Theater in Greenwich Village. More info to come. Stay tuned! |
Dear dance families,
We wanted to express our gratitude to the students, teachers and administration that came together to honor the memory of Maleek Beaubrun last week. It was a beautiful celebration of his life, and his memory will continue to live on within and outside the walls of LaGuardia.
Please make a note of the new date for our first LaG dance studio PA Meeting of the year with special guest Mr. Sinacori. October 21 from 7-8pm over zoom. Zoom link HERE. Meeting ID: 871 5002 6647 Passcode: 193705
Please continue to donate to support our dance studio HERE. We need your support to maintain all of our amazing programming.
Warmly, Katie and Barbette |
THE ART STUDIO WAS READY FOR ITS CLOSE-UP! Congratulations to the many LaG Art students who have works on display in Grand Central as part of the Dear New York exhibition. Truly incredible! Open through October 19th. Read more about the exhibit HERE. |
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PLEASE SUPPORT THE ART STUDIO Our school relies on the Art Studio PA to provide many of the art supplies and materials needed for the school year, repairs and purchases of equipment for art classes, the Visiting Artist program, field trips, and more! To contribute, donations of any size are greatly appreciated! Thank you for your support! We couldn't do this without you! Please click HERE to donate. We’ve formed a Fundraising Committee for the 2025-26 school year and would love for you to be part of this important team! Fundraising is essential to the success of the Art Studio, and we are inviting any additional volunteers interested in helping us brainstorm, explore, and execute fundraising campaigns. One more chance to sign up HERE! UPCOMING ART SHOWS! October 24th - Next Week! LaGuardia’s Annual Faculty Art Show! We hope you'll join us to see the incredible work of our talented LaG faculty! Exhibit is open from 4:15-7:00 pm. November 14th - Save the date! The highly anticipated Student Curated Art Show is on the calendar. More details to come! Have a great week ahead! Kristin Leigh & Cindy Wolf |
| Get Some New LaG Swag! Visit our online shop for general LaGuardia merch. Make your purchases HERE. (You can also still purchase more items and Studio-specific swag in person at school events and shows!)
HELP LAG GET FUNDING FROM THE DOE by filling out this form HERE. Formerly known as the School Lunch Form, you may find that you are eligible for college application and exam fee waivers based on your income. Please note that you can always select not to provide your personal information and just sign the form. Signing the form will allow the DOE to calculate funding toward the school more accurately. Thank you!
The next PA Meeting is on October 28 on Zoom.
Join Meeting HERE.
Meeting ID: 899 9495 0097
Passcode: 487055
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High Line Fellows: Emerging Leaders Program Are you a high school sophomore? Do you go to school or live in Chelsea, the Meatpacking District, or Hell’s Kitchen? Apply to become a High Line Fellow! Applications are open through November 5, 2025. The High Line Fellows: Emerging Leaders Program is a paid opportunity focused on skills-building and leadership development through civic engagement, arts and culture, horticulture and sustainability, public programs, and strategic partnerships. For up to three years, Fellows gain professional skills and hands-on experience as critical practitioners while building connections with other teens in public spaces throughout the city. Job applications for the High Line Fellows: Emerging Leaders Program will be accepted from October 1 – November 5, 2025, with the new cohort starting in late January. Learn more and apply HERE. |
NY Youth Debate & Public Speaking Festival Lumos Debate is hosting a fun day celebrating youth public speaking and leadership at the New York Youth Public Speaking & Debate Festival! This is an exciting way to spend your Saturday or Sunday and give your children exposure to the world of public speaking and debate. Families can enjoy a championship-level debate (and vote on the winner), a keynote from Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur Zeph Chang, plus food, games, and a charity auction. - Saturday, Nov 8 (1:00–3:30pm) – Purchase College, Purchase, NY
- Sunday, Nov 9 (10:00–12:30pm) – Marymount Manhattan College, 221 E 71st St, New York, NY
Get free tickets HERE. |
Earn Community Service Hours GENuine Connections welcomes high school students and older adults (65+) to meet weekly over Zoom in small groups for meaningful conversations and fun activities to bridge generational divides. Applications can be found HERE for the Fall Semester. Workshops start the week of October 20th. |
UFT Manhattan Parent Conference The UFT Manhattan Parent Conference will take place on October 25th from 9:00am to 3:00pm at the UFT headquarters (52 Broadway, 2nd floor, New York, NY 10004). Parents, caregivers and community members from all boroughs are invited to attend. There will be speakers, a resource fair, raffles, breakfast and lunch, entertainment, surprises and workshops for public school parents and caregivers. Register HERE. |
DONORS CHOOSE: SUPPORT OUR TEACHERS |
Thank you for your continued support, community!
Ms. Saldivia is looking to get a classroom laptop and tablet that students can utilize in smaller groups to conduct independent research on specific topics within government as part of the participation in government class. Just $250 to go!
Click HERE to see all the projects that need your support! |
If you are a parent/guardian of a student with an IEP or 504 at LaGuardia, please join our WhatsApp chat group HERE. The purpose is to support each other regarding questions/concerns related to our student's IEP or 504 at LaGuardia. For questions, please contact Parent Association VP for Special Education, specialeducation@laguardiahspa.org. |
If you need a comprehensive list of who to contact at the school for various questions, click HERE. |
SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION & INTERVENTION |
Alex Falk is LaGuardia's Substance Abuse Prevention & Intervention Specialist: AFalk@schools.nyc.gov The NYC DOE Substance Abuse Prevention and Intervention Specialists (SAPIS) program provides a range of prevention and intervention services in grades K-12. The goals of the program are to: - Reduce the prevalence of substance abuse among youth
- Delay the initiation of substance abuse behavior among youth
- Decrease the negative health, social, and educational consequences associated with substance abuse
- Prevent the escalation of substance abuse behaviors to levels requiring treatment
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