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HS223 students in classrooms at Hostos Community College

College Credits During School Hours

Getting college credits while in high school has been the dream of many students at HS223. But there have been barriers in the past.  “Hostos was an option when I was a student but it wasn't during...

Mr. Skali and Mr. Franklin, two new faces at HS223 this year!

New Staff Members Making Connections at HS223: ‘You Can Tell They Want Students to Succeed’

The 2025-2026 school year is here and HS223 welcomed nine new staff members who joined our community. Two of the new faces that you might see in the hallway include Mr. Franklin, the 11th grade counselor,...

The Volleyball team is ready to defend their home court this Tuesday!

No Longer “Rusty”: Lady Cougars Volleyball Win 7 Straight After Slow Start

Emma Hawkins, Fahim Adika, and Justin Charon
October 22, 2025

With six returning upperclassmen, hopes were high for the SBP/HS223 Lady Cougars volleyball team for the 2025 Fall season.  “I’m very excited as we are building the team from the ground up" said...

The new pouches for cell phones at HS223

From Pockets to Pouches: The New Reality of School Without Phones

Sarai Lisojo, Sendy Tapia, and Braayan Velasco
October 17, 2025

Almost every teen has a phone that they use whenever they want. But no longer at school.  At The Laboratory School of Finance and Technology, as well as across the state, students are now required...

New Comic Cat!

New Comic Cat!

Dulce Gutierrez, Cartoonist
October 15, 2025

 

Principal Mr. Lincoln and Assistant Principal Ms. Downs hard at work.

H.S. 223 Opens Doors to New Educators with Mentorship and Support

The end of the 2024-2025 school year left H.S.223 in a unique position as many long-tenured staff members moved on to other schools and other roles. That left many positions available at the school that...

Author Patricia Park came to speak with students in Ms. Drame's 11/12 English Class.

“You Are Not Alone”: Author Patricia Park Inspires Students with Message of Belonging

On Monday September 22 the HS223 auditorium buzzed with excitement as the entire high school filed in for a special guest. Patricia Park, author of the novel Imposter Syndrome and Other Confessions...

Tomas and Anthony discussing real estate and how it can support affordable housing in the South Bronx.

7th Grade Takeover!

Fatoumata Kamara, New Reporter
June 6, 2025

When it comes to the middle school and high school parts of our school, they almost never interact, coming together for things like talent shows, bake sales, etc. Even though we sort of interact in these...

Breaking the Cycle

Breaking the Cycle

Jeandely Noesi and Ashley Juarez
June 6, 2025

Imagine a world where safety isn’t dependent on your gender–where access to education, healthcare, and opportunities is equal for all. For millions of people, this is far from reality. Gender-based...

Students from HS223 before the performance of Floyd Collins at Lincoln Center

Lost in a Cave in Lincoln Center

Zhya Colon, Art and Entertainment
May 30, 2025

On May 28th, 2025 students attended the Broadway musical Floyd Collins at Lincoln Center thanks to a partnership between Lincoln Center Education and HS223 The musical tells the story of Floyd Collins,...

EA FC 25 Is Not Just A Sports Game

EA FC 25 Is Not Just A Sports Game

Javier Galindo, Art and Entertainment
May 23, 2025

Do you love watching or playing sports? How about playing video games that are based on sports? EA FC 25 is a soccer sports game where you can build the best team with the best or favorite players and...

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