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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...

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 with Ms. Drame's 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...

Raising Awareness About Homelessness

Zamira Plasencia, News Reporter
June 13, 2025

Homelessness is a major crisis in our city. It impacts so many people on a daily basis. During our work for our Collective Action Project, we felt it important to raise awareness about homelessness...

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...

HS223 Minecraft Team crowned Bronx Champions!

More Than a Game

Ramatou Doulkom, News Reporter
May 14, 2025

For some people, Minecraft might just seem like a video game.  But for HS223 students Emily Ruiz Moran, Angel Vasquez, Yazlin Delgado, Roberto Garcia, Michael Kiwanuka with the help of Ms. Sammi, it...

HS223 Students at Accenture for the Work Place Challenge

A “Fun” “Innovative” Work Place Challenge

Mia Sorden, News Reporter
April 23, 2025

On March 28, 2025, students presented their pitches for a new form of wearable technology to solve a community issue during the Workplace Challenge at Accenture.   A Workplace Challenge is a career...

Out There And Into the Queer

Out There And Into the Queer

Zhya Colon, News Reporter
April 2, 2025

On Tuesday March 18, 2025 GSA had their annual book reading welcoming author Saundra Mitchell to HS223 in order to discuss their book Out There : Into the Queer New Yonder!  Every year, GSA finds a...

Author Lance Rubin with ELA 12A during his author visit.

Denton Little’s (Visit) Date 

Zhya Colon, News Reporter
March 17, 2025

On March 7th, 2025 author Lance Rubin came to speak about one of his books, “Denton Little's Deathdate”, which many students in the 11th and 12th grade read. This is a book based on, believe it or...

9th Graders and 9th Period Take 2

9th Graders and 9th Period Take 2

Amanda Montalvo
March 7, 2025

Introduction The new semester has started, and it’s all anyone has been talking about. After a short break, students in the 9th grade have returned with new schedules, electives, and classes. Some switched...

Mia Claudio, Shailyn Reinoso and Pamela Agustin  Enjoying Breakfast

Breakfast Before Break

Saniah Etienne, News Reporter
November 27, 2024

The day before Thanksgiving Break, the HS223 community showed thanks to the Class of 25! On Wednesday, November 27th, the Class of '25 enjoyed an annual tradition: the Senior Breakfast. During 2nd period,...

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