| Mandatory Contact Form for Auditions To audition for Rising Stars 2026, all participants must complete the contact form linked HERE. This form is required for every student in every act. Auditioning in multiple acts? You must submit a new form for each one. Auditioning for the houseband or ensemble later? Submit the form and write in “houseband” or “ensemble” for the name of your act. We’ll be in touch if you’re cast. Good luck! Questions? Email us at risingstars@laguardiahspa.org.
And remember to 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. |
Part of the Academic Forum's role is to meet with counterparts among LaGuardia High School faculty, administrators, and with others involved in academic matters.
So far this year, the Academic Forum met with and has regular engagement with Ms. Shelliann Roach, the Assistant Principal - Guidance, who reached out to partner together on getting more information to/from families.
Since then, we've helped review and reformat the College Admissions Handbook, a valuable resource to assist LaGuardia students and families in navigating the college application process, located on LaG's website HERE.
We will soon begin work with Guidance, on a Class of 2027 'Juniors' version of the College Admissions Handbook to align with and support students in this highly competitive college admissions environment where some students choose to submit early decision and/or early action to improve their acceptance chances. With those deadlines starting in mid-October for some schools, we will aim to create a guide tailored to Juniors and focused on what they can do ahead of senior year. The Guidance office's resource realignment is also making possible the opportunity for earlier post-secondary support from the Guidance team for Juniors.
If you have any ideas or information you'd like the Academic Forum to share with the Guidance Team, please email academicforum@laguardiahspa.org.
We will also begin to meet regularly with Principal Marwah on academic focus areas and support opportunities. We look forward to sharing those highlights with you.
Lastly, we want to pass along this information sheet that lists all the SUNY campuses that offer honors programs HERE. |
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 (October) Counseling Support Team newsletter. |
Class Senior Picture - THIS THURSDAY! Remember it is taking place at Lincoln Center on Thursday, October 23rd, 8:30am - 11:30am.
Get Advice from LaG Alumni Senior students, mark your calendars for a session with LaGuardia HS Alumni who will share tips and advice for college and life after high school. October 27 at 6:30pm Join Zoom Meeting HERE.
Meeting ID: 872 7683 0703
Passcode: 968877
Reminder Make sure you read the October GC newsletter HERE, weekly Google classroom updates, and the Yellow Sheet! |
TWICE AS NICE Many thanks to the volunteers who did double duty and worked the merch table during both Open Studio sessions last week (from l to r) Kathy Uggen-Merget, Rebecca Sherman, Shira Eisenberg, Tina Vega, and Mary DiGangi. Sales were robust and the studio is that much richer (literally!) for your being there, you're all the best!
MAKE A WISH The studio's Amazon Wish List currently has some needed items on it HERE. Please sort the list by 'Priority (High to Low)' to view what's most urgent. All items ship directly to the school, making this an easy way to support Tech's ongoing work. Your generosity is greatly appreciated, thank you!
NOV POTS MTG We're pleased to announce our Special Guest at the November POTS meeting will be: Scott Stokke! Scott is a senior parent and Chair of the All School Musical Committee. We'll hear about all the ways you can support LaG's amazing production of West Side Story, info on blackout days, and more. Date/time TBA. Meeting minutes and recordings from past POTS meetings are available HERE. |
Fall Jazz Concert Join us this Thursday, October 23 @ 6:00pm at the Little Flower Theater for the Fall Jazz Concert. This is the Music Studio's first concert of the year at LaGuardia, and features both Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Orchestra. Tickets are available online HERE but they're going fast, and if you're feeling extra spirited this week we still have a few volunteer spots you can fill! Sign up HERE.
Exciting November on the Horizon November is going to be a big month for the Music Studio. The Music Studio Showcase at Hill Country Barbecue Market will take place on Sunday, November 9 @ 2:00pm, benefiting the Music Studio PA (not an official LaGuardia event). We will also be bringing back the Double Good Popcorn fundraiser during the month. (That woot of excitement you just heard in the distance was a junior or senior family fondly remembering their popcorn haul from two years ago.) And keep an eye out for an announcement about the Music Summer Camps Presentation, coming the first week of the month. |
| Mindy Greenberg
Jamie Ganey drama@laguardiahspa.org
“My mother taught me when you go someplace, you leave it better than you found it.” - Esai Morales |
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BECOME ONE OF THE PODS PEOPLE... Our next PODS meeting to discuss all things Drama Studio will be held on October 27. Bring your ghost stories! But first, mark your calendars so you don’t feel like you ghosted us. See what we did there? Join Zoom Meeting HERE. FUN, FUN, FUNDRAISERS! Fundraiser so fun, we’re having two of them on the SAME DAY! December 21 - 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! WHY WAIT? You don’t have to sit around pining away for a group fundraiser to be a self-starting fundraiser. How many times can we put the word “fundraiser” in one Sunday Night News? Fundraiser. That’s six so far. Anyway, be your own fundraiser (seven) by clicking HERE. (And don’t forget to select “DRAMA STUDIO” from the pull-down menu). BOO! Last but not least, Happy Halloween everyone! Oh, and fundraiser! (eight). |
Dear dance families,
We are looking forward to seeing everyone this Tuesday, October 21 at 7:00pm for our first LaG dance studio PA Meeting of the year with special guest Mr. Sinacori. We will be going over the budget, upcoming events, and how you can help. Please make every effort to attend! Join Zoom Meeting 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 |
UPCOMING ART SHOWS! October 24 - This week! LaGuardia’s Annual Faculty Art Show is here! We hope you join us to see the incredible work of our talented LaG faculty! Exhibit is open from 4:15-7:00pm. November 14 - The highly anticipated Student Curated Art Show is on the calendar. More details to come!
SAVE THE DATE(S)! If you enjoyed the last Art PA meeting, and are looking forward to more, you're in luck! Our current schedule of Art PA meetings throughout the year is below! All meetings on Zoom and at 7:00pm, unless otherwise noted. Check the Art PA website (or here at Sunday Night News!) for any updates. Monday, November 17 Monday, December 8 Monday, January 12 Monday, February 9 Monday, March 9 Monday, April 13 Monday, May 11 Monday, June 8 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.
If you have questions, ideas, or just want to say hello, please feel free to email us at anytime at: art@laguardiahspa.org. Have a great week ahead! Kristin Leigh and Cindy Wolf |
REMEMBER TO MAKE $$$ FOR LAG WHILE YOU SHOP! For every new user that installs Give Freely for the rest of the year, they'll match it with a $10 donation to LaG! Sign up HERE. |
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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. |
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's was fully funded to get a classroom laptop and tablet for students to conduct independent research as part of the participation in government class.
Ms. Navedo is looking to obtain a laptop to support differentiated learning in her Biology and Chemistry classes. She'll be able to create engaging, data-driven lesson plans quickly, more efficiently and make real-time adjustments during class—such as modeling solutions to problems, pulling up digital resources, or providing immediate feedback to students.
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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