Thank you so much for your generous donations to the LaGuardia High School Parents Association this school year.
Our school relies heavily on fundraising by the LaGuardia High School Parents Association for specialized materials and performances. Each year we face the threat of a deficit that puts at risk our arts programs and after school academic and athletic programs including study sessions, performances and art exhibitions. But we are a resilient bunch and don't let that threat get in the way of reaching our goals.
Check out a small sampling of what parent donations fund year after year: Rising Stars and the All School Musical Club staffing and fees Academic tutoring and National Honor Society Math and science lab supplies and Science Olympiad Athletic uniforms and fees College counseling support, essay and test prep workshops Senior field trips and graduation ceremony Orientation, first day of school events and new student auditions Student snacks, parents’ coffee and donuts and staff appreciation Books and materials for teacher training and student academic workshops Maintenance and management of the Concert Hall and Little Flower Theatre
If you can, please consider donating to our Gala’s virtual paddle raise HERE which we are keeping open until June 30 or donating directly to the General PA via Zelle (laghspa@laguardiahspa.org - Please write in the note section your name and email), PayPal or check (Mail to: LaGuardia High School PA, 100 Amsterdam Avenue, NY, NY 10023). Of course, remember to ask your employer if they will match your donations as well!
We graciously appreciate all of your support in continuing to make LaGuardia the #1 Performance and Arts High School in New York City! |
Thank you! We do have the coolest volunteers (ok, maybe not on our own but by association with our cool LaG kids). From our amazing Executive Board to the hundreds of volunteers for our shows, we make for quite the cool kids club. Thank you for caring, families! Huge congrats to our graduating families and see the rest of you in the Fall with renewed energy! Have a beautiful summer! |
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Dear LaGuardia Families,
The curtain will be going up before you know it and we need help! LaGuardia High School's All-School Musical is proud to present GUYS AND DOLLS and we need YOU to help make it a show to remember. This production is a labor of love from our incredibly talented students, and behind every great show is a team of dedicated parents making it all possible. We're looking for volunteers to join our committee to help with the following: - RAFFLE TICKETS: Help build excitement and raise funds by selling raffle tickets in the weeks leading up to the show. It's a great way to get the word out and win amazing prizes!
- PLAYBILL ADS: Reach out to local businesses and community sponsors to place ads in our official show program. We provide everything you need… just bring your enthusiasm!
- DONATIONS: Help us connect with generous families, alumni, and local organizations to support the costs of costumes, sets, and production. Donations of any kind are welcome: show tickets, a diner night out, gift cards, or cash. Every dollar goes directly to the stage, and every gift is tax deductible; a win for everyone!
- CONCESSIONS: Join us for the fun of show nights! Staff our concession stand, sell refreshments, and soak in the energy of a live performance … all while cheering on our kids.
Helping out is easy! No experience necessary! Just a willing heart and a little time. Whether you can give a few hours a week or just show up on performance nights, there is a place for you on our team. Please complete THIS Google form and help us create a show to remember! Thank you for being the backbone of everything we do here at LaGuardia. LaGuardia truly could not put on this show without you. With gratitude and jazz hands, Lorena Matus and Linda Saffire Co-Vice Presidents, Productions LaGuardia High School Parents Association |
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATES! As our seniors reach this final milestone, we reflect on their profound journey. This journey has not always been a straight line; we have seen our students stumble, face challenges, and muster the courage to get back up again.
They have balanced the intense demands of their academic and artistic pursuits with an incredible, hardworking spirit, proving that creativity is not just a talent - it is a discipline.
This year has been defined by their courage to explore, to question, and to begin determining their own paths. As they leave the halls of LaGuardia behind, their true strength lies not just in their achievements, but in the resilience they forged along the way.
We are honored to celebrate these extraordinary young adults as they move forward.
THANK YOU! We want to thank the seniors and their parents who shared their tips at the Academic Forum's last information session. If you missed it, you can find the recording HERE.
If you wish to join the new members of Academic Forum next year, please let the Parents Association Presidents know you'd like to be added to the ballot for the new school year's elections.
Have a safe, healthy and happy summer! |
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 access LaG's Guidance Department page. |
Please review the Yellow Sheet HERE for important information. |
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Thank you all for a wonderful year for Tech. Your continued support means so much. Congratulations to all of our Tech Seniors — what a talented group. We were so thrilled to celebrate you last Monday. A huge thank you to the parents who helped make the Senior Celebration such a success: Micah, Marianna, Sharon, Peter, Griffin, Sarah, Kathy, and Rebecca. We could not have done it without you. We also want to welcome Kim Bruno, our new AP of Tech and Drama. We are so excited to have you! Before we sign off for the summer, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible tech teachers — Amelia, Abigail, Shea, G-Ben, Ralph, and Eli. We are so grateful for everything you give to our students and our community. Wishing you all a well-deserved restful summer. Finally, a big thank you to the parent volunteers who worked so hard with us on the Tech Board this year. Amy, (you will be missed - and Scott and Adele too!), Marcia, Shelly, and Marianna. Thank you for continuing to join us with an expanded board next year. We still have some open positions — if you're interested, please reach out! We'll be monitoring our email at tech@laguardiahspa.org over the summer, so don't hesitate to get in touch here or on the WhatsApp chat. Have a wonderful summer — we can't wait to see you in the fall! |
Thank you to everyone who has given their support through donations and volunteering. We are looking forward to summer and to seeing each of you in the Fall. |
Congratulations on an incredible 2025–2026 school year! As we close another successful year, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to all of our students and families. To our senior families, thank you for your leadership, support, and the example you have set for those following behind you. We wish you all the best in your next chapter and are grateful for the path you helped create. A special thank you goes to our PODS Board members and volunteers. Your time, dedication, and commitment help make the Drama Studio experience possible. The opportunities our students enjoy would not happen without your support. We are grateful for those who are moving on and look forward to welcoming new families into leadership and volunteer roles. For Rising Seniors: Save the Date for Senior Headshots - Picture Day: Saturday, October 3
- Makeup Day: Monday, October 12
Please note: Makeup Day is reserved for students who are unable to attend the original Picture Day and is not intended as a second photo date or retake opportunity. Wishing everyone a safe, relaxing, and wonderful summer. We look forward to seeing you in the fall! Mindy Greenberg & Jamie Ganey |
Dear Dance Families,
This is it! Last SNN of the year, and last communication from your current dance reps! What a year it has been! Thank you to all the teachers, administrators, musicians, staff and parents who brought us such a wonderful school year! And a huge congratulations to our seniors who will be graduating on Wednesday. We cannot wait to see what you do next!
Sandra Lau Mui and Michael Graf — we hereby pass the dance PA Rep baton to you! Dance families: you are in great hands.
Warmly, Katie and Barbette |
TOMORROW - JUNE 22 – ART STUDIO SENIOR CELEBRATION! The Art Studio Senior Celebration is scheduled for June 22 from 12:30pm-2:30pm in the front lobby and mezzanine. It will be a fun end-of-year celebration for our seniors, with food, music, awards, photo booth, and more! Seniors, please don’t miss it - it’s time to celebrate you!!
LOGO CONTEST WINNER! Congratulations to our Art Studio logo contest winner, Ray Waxman! Ray’s design will be featured on selected Art Studio merch during the 2026-27 school year!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS TO THE ART STUDIO! A big thank you to everyone who donated to the Art Studio this year! It is appreciated so much! If you’d like to help give the Art Studio a head start for next year, it’s not too early to contribute. You can donate HERE. On behalf of our school, our teachers, our students, and our community, we are grateful for your generosity! WISHING OUR ART FAMILIES ALL THE BEST! Lastly, on this last SNN of the 2025-2026 school year, we want to thank our Art families for your support this year. This is such a warm, supportive, and positive community – and we feel honored to have been your Co-Reps. Whenever we asked for help, time and time again, you showed up for us, our studio, and our students. It is appreciated so much! We will truly miss our time at LaGuardia, but look forward to seeing you at future shows when we visit! We know you’ll be in great hands next year with the wonderful upcoming Co-Reps Kathleen Jayes and Yvette Frith-Raymond. Special congratulations to our fellow senior Art parents! What a journey! Wishing everyone a very happy summer! Signing off with gratitude and hugs, Kristin Leigh and Cindy Wolf xx! |
FROM TRACY'S DESK (PARENT COORDINATOR) |
Reach out to Tracy with any questions. She was a LAG parent herself and is eager to help you. Contact her via email at tballas@schools.nyc.gov or call 646-450-4513. |
Scales of Justice Academy Program A FREE, two-week, in-person legal educational program held at Fordham University School of Law, 150 West 62nd Street, New York, NY 10023, from July 20, 2026 to July 31, 2026, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The program provides underserved high school young women with early life skills and meaningful exposure to law and legal studies in a real law school environment — equipping participants with the knowledge and foundation they need to succeed academically and pursue future careers in the law. For more information, including the application go HERE. Applications are due June 30, 2026. |
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| Summer Mindfulness Teen Retreats Calling all teens who want to slow down, reset, and reconnect. We are hosting our annual Summer Mindfulness Teen Retreats this July for teens 15-19 years old.
Whether you’re a retreat alum or new to our community, you are welcome. Embrace this opportunity to make new friends, get out in nature, learn lifelong mindfulness skills, share your talents and quirks, and just be loved for who you are.
Register HERE now and experience a place where teens can be themselves, feel supported, and come home changed in the best way. |
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GuggenheimTeens NYC Teens can sign up for the Guggenheim’s FREE Teen Circle Membership. This initiative grants youth unlimited museum admission and other perks. When they become a member, students connect with the arts, meet other creative teens, and contribute to the vibrant cultural community at the Guggenheim! |
Whitney Museum On the second Sunday of every month, The Whitney museum (99 Gansevoort St.) offers free admission as well as art-making workshops, 15-minute tours and a story time presented by staff from the New York Public Library. (The Whitney is also free every Friday from 5–10 pm.) Advance reservations HERE. |
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!) |
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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. |
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