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Congratulations to our Senior Class. Learn about upcoming events celebrating our students as they prepare to graduate. CLASS OF 2026 Congratulations, Seniors! We are so excited to celebrate our soon-to-be graduates! Below you’ll find everything you need to know about senior events, dues, photos, and graduation. Participation > > > Senior activities are a privilege, and we want every student to participate! To join in any senior activity, students must meet the following guidelines: Behavior Requirements Students are held to the highest behavioral standards throughout the year and during activities. Students who have received a suspension must obtain administrative approval to participate. Academic Requirements Must be academically classified as a senior and on track to graduate. Must be enrolled in all classes required for graduation. Cannot be failing two or more classes. Must have passed all first-semester classes. Students who do not meet these requirements may seek approval from the Administration to participate. Class of 2026 Dues and Event Details Celebration Dates * Date Event 11/26/2025 Senior Movie Day Wicked for Good 02/12/2026 Galactic Snowtubing 05/22/2026 Senior Decisions Day BBQ 05/26/2026 Senior Awards Ceremony 06/03/2026 Six Flags Great Adventure 06/18/2026 Senior Prom 06/24/2026 Class of 2026 Graduation *Please note: Dates are subject to change based on weather and participation levels. < < < Seniors on Deck Photo Gallery coming soon!

Get a glimpse of a typical day at New York Harbor School, from boarding the ferry morning classes to afterschool activites. STUDENT DAY A Harbor School student's day is anything but typical. Here's a glimpse into a sample schedule from one of our graduates: 6:00 a.m. > > > Wake up and get ready for school 6:45 a.m. > > > Take train to Whitehall/South Ferry 8:00 a.m. > > > Catch the ferry to Governors Island. I like to sit with my friends on the upper deck, starboard side. From there, the morning view of the harbor and the Statue of Liberty is spectacular. Period 1 > > > United States History where we spend a lot of time looking at historical documents and making sense of history through primary sources. Period 2 > > > English Language Arts, we are working on drafting personal statements that will be the basis of our college essays. Period 3 > > > AP Calculus, always remember to write out the limits! Period 4 > > > Physical Education, with Micheal Sammarco, who is also one of the school’s rowing coaches. We ran from the school to Pier 101 and back, three times. Period 5 > > > Lunch outside on the picnic tables in front of the garden. My buddies from Marine Systems Tech then pulled me into an impromptu game of basketball. Periods 6-8 > > > Vessel Operations, with Capt. Aaron Singh. We take Indy 7 out into Buttermilk Channel to practice Emergency Drills for our Joint-Drill Day with the U.S. Coast Guard. Capt. Aaron expects us to earn full marks on all drills: Man Overboard, Fire, and Abandon Ship. 3:45 p.m. > > > Sailing on one of the small boats, a J/24 up the Hudson River. I meet up with my team at Pier 101 and we assign positions for the sail. 6:30 p.m. > > > Head home from Pier 66 7:45 p.m. > > > Dinner with family 8:15 p.m. > > > Homework

Learn navigation, boat handling, and seamanship with New York Harbor School’s Vessel Operations program. Gain hands-on training and industry internships to prepare for marine careers. VESSEL OPERATIONS Vessel Operations prepares students for careers as licensed deck crews as well as serving as a stepping stone into management and operations positions aboard small passenger vessels and commercial towing units. Program Description < < < Vessel operations students will receive extensive theoretical and practical training in navigation, boat handling, seamanship, safety and industry rules and standards. Students train on the school’s vessels and through internships in the marine field during their last two years in the program. Internships will provide excellent opportunities to apply for positions upon graduation. www.vesselops.com Vessel Operations At-A-Glance Follow Vessel Operations on Instagram Instructor Aaron Singh asingh@newyorkharborschool.org About Aaron Courses VO-1 Basic Seamanship VO-2 Intro to Maritime Careers VO-3 Coastal Piloting and Seamanship VO-4 Safety at Sea VO-5 US Boat Handling VO-6 USCG Lic/Internship Industry Recognized Certifications NYS Safe Boating Certificate OSHA General/ Construction Red Cross First Aid/CPR FCC MROP US Power Boating NYS CTE Endorsement Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer in the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Cluster Vessel Operations Partners These individuals provide support in many ways: certifications, student internships, student work-based learning experiences, and fieldwork development. Billion Oyster Project US Coast Guard McAllister Towing NYC Ferry South Street Seaport Museum and many more. Coming Soon Internship Opportunities < < < A Peek at Our Day Explore our other CTE Programs

Stay up to date with the latest media coverage and press highlights featuring New York Harbor School. IN THE NEWS Welcome to our Press Page! Below are links to recent press coverage about our school, highlighting our mission and student achievements. Articles about Harbor < < < December 3, 2024 Field & Forest Club NYC The Dream of a Central Park Pasture School - Part 1: A Visit to the Harbor School Read Article January 16, 2023 Gothamist New York Harbor School charts expansion as it teaches next generation of ocean stewards Read Article May 25, 2022 Spectrum News At this school, students get out of the classroom and onto the water Read Article August 26, 2024 WorkBoat Maritime high schools help prepare kids to fill industry needs Read Article November 28, 2022 Governing New York City’s Public School on an Island Read Article February 16, 2024 Working Nation Diving into marine career exploration in high school by land and by sea Read Article August 16, 2022 City of New York Mayor Adams Announces new Expansion Plans for Urban Assembly New York Harbor School on Governors Island Read Article

Catch up on school news anytime. View our weekly newsletter archive for events, announcements, and highlights from New York Harbor School. HARBOR HIGHLIGHTS NEWSLETTER Missing a newsletter or want to revisit an update? Our Harbor Highlights Repository includes all past issues with announcements, events, and stories from across our school community. Not yet a subscriber? Complete the form below . < < < Archive February 8, 2026 December 12, 2025 January 9, 2026 December 19, 2025 Subscribe < < < Stay Anchored with Harbor Highlights! First name* Last name* Email* Select your affiliation:* Parent or Caregiver Harbor Staff Student Please select your graduating class:* Class of 2026 Class of 2027 Class of 2028 Class of 2029 Note: If you are a parent with more than one student at the school, please select all applicable graduating classes. Yes, subscribe me to The New York Harbor School weekly newsletter. * Submit

Gain advanced 3D modeling and engineering skills with NY Harbor School’s Ocean Engineering program. Earn a Certified Solidworks Associate certificate and prepare for in-demand careers or college. OCEAN ENGINERING The Ocean Engineering program introduces students to the discipline of engineering and engineering technology in an ocean environment by providing opportunities to learn as they design. Program Description < < < Students are exposed to several three-dimensional modeling programs, from Google Sketchup to Solidworks. Ultimately, the students will receive the Certified Solidworks Associate certificate by their senior year. Filling the severe demand for engineers and technology innovators has become a national priority, and the opportunities afforded graduates either heading to college or directly into the field has never been greater, especially in the maritime industry. By the end of their three years studying Ocean Engineering, students will have demonstrable skills in design and engineering and connections to the field that are unlike any other program in the country. Ocean Engineering At-A-Glance Instructor Rick Lee dlee@newyorkharborschool.org About Rick Courses Ocean Engineering 10 Ocean Engineering 11 Ocean Engineering 12 Career and Financial Management Industry Recognized Certifications Safe Boating Course License OnShape Certified Associate Precision Exam Engineering Technology I and II Mechanical CAD I and II YouScience Engineering Technology Certification Everfi Financial Literacy NYS CTE Endorsement Engineering Technology in the Scientific Research and Engineering Cluster Ocean Engineering Partners These individuals provide support in many ways: certifications, student internships, student work-based learning experiences, and fieldwork development. Coming Soon Coming Soon Coming Soon Coming Soon and many more. Coming Soon Internship Opportunities < < < A Peek at Our Day Explore our other CTE Programs

Help us chart a stronger course. Your donation supports student programs, enriching experiences, and school initiatives. SUPPORT HARBOR SCHOOL School Expansion Program Needs Ways to Give Amazon Wish List First Mate Circle Every gift, no matter the size, helps New York School chart an even brighter future for our students. The expansion of the Harbor School on Governors Island marks a major $50 million investment in maritime and environmental education. The project doubles the campus from two to four buildings, adds 445 new student seats, and brings in new classrooms, laboratories, a gym, and—after strong advocacy from staff, parents, and community members—a full-sized competitive swimming pool essential to the school’s aquatic curriculum. The historic Building 555, dating back to 1938, is also being restored to provide 32,000 square feet of modern classroom space. Community voices played a decisive role in shaping the final design, with local leaders praising the School Construction Authority and the Trust for Governors Island for responding to feedback about the pool and other needs. Managed by the Urban Assembly, the Harbor School continues to offer a college-preparatory experience centered on New York City’s maritime industries, environmental stewardship, and career pathways in marine science and green technology. At the groundbreaking, Mayor Eric Adams highlighted how the expanded facilities will support students as they move into the city’s fast-growing green jobs sector, from renewable energy to emerging environmental technologies.

New York Harbor School’s Work-Based Learning programs connect students with paid internships, career skills training, and real-world experiences to prepare for future success. WORK-BASED LEARNING Work-based learning (WBL) is an educational strategy that provides students with real-life work experiences where they can apply academic and technical skills. Early experiences in industry promote lifelong interest and build employable skills. Our students earn industry-recognized credentials in marine science, marine technology, and marine affairs. Partners < < < Baruch College (CUNY) Billion Oyster Project Cell Motion Labs City Aquarium CIVITAS Citizenas Classic Harbor Lines Clipper City Columbia University DCAS Earth Matter Fishers Island Oysters GMD Shipyard Hornblower Cruises and Entertainment Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory Maritime College (SUNY) McAllister Towing Miller's Launch Morrisville College (SUNY) NYU Parks Department Roger Williams University Spirit Cruises South St. Seaport Museum Staten Island Ferry St. Francis College Stony Brook University (SUNY) The Nature Conservancy The New York Climate Exchange The River Project University of Rhode Island View more WBL Partners The New York Harbor School's work based learning programs (WBL) give students the opportunity to study complex subject matter as well as gain vital workplace skills in a hands-on environment. WBL experiences also provide students with career awareness, career options exploration, appropriate workplace skills development, and the opportunity to relate academic skills to real-life applications. Each of our Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs has access to paid internships, service learning opportunities, professional visits, presentations in conferences, and work-site tours. Students are taught resume and interview skills and generate Work-Skills Employability Profiles. < < < Internships CTE pathway-aligned internships are generally curated by the CTE teachers with individual students’ interests and skills in mind. Students wishing to pursue spring or summer internships should reach out directly to their CTE teacher. Coming Soon Internship Opportunities

Explore the Aquaculture program at New York Harbor School, where students tackle real-world challenges like overfishing and habitat loss by studying water chemistry, marine biology, environmental science, and animal husbandry through hands-on projects. AQUACULTURE Aquaculture is a growing industry, locally and globally, in response to habitat loss, overfishing and increased human populations. Students work to understand the fundamentals of water chemistry, marine biology, environmental science, and animal husbandry through real world projects. Program Description < < < Aquaculture is a three year program following the Introduction to NY Harbor Class in 9th Grade. Like all of our CTE tracks, Aquaculture includes a Work Based Learning component, Career and Financial Management and College preparation. Throughout the program, students study aquaculture species, with a focus on shellfish culture for restoration work. Other topics infused into all three years of aquaculture include, but are not limited to, research skills, technical drawing, geography, marine biology, genetics, taxonomy and environmental science. The field of Aquaculture is currently booming as a global industry and can provide a sustainable source of protein as land based conventional farming resources and wild fish populations continue to drop. Since Aquaculture is becoming more important to global food systems, as well as restoration work, it affords participants the opportunity to engage in global issues that employ a wide range of skills. Aquaculture At-A-Glance Follow Aquaculture on Instagram Instructor Rebecca Resner rresner@newyorkharborschool.org About Rebecca Courses Intro to Aquaculture Production Aquaculture Applied Aquaculture Career and Financial Management Industry Recognized Certifications New York Safe Boater Seafood HACCP Controlled Environmental Agriculture Everfi Financial Literacy NYS CTE Endorsement Natural Resources and Management in Agriculture/Natural Resources Career Cluster Aquaculture Partners These organizations provide support through certifications, student internships, student work-based learning experiences, and fieldwork development. Billion Oyster Project Future Farmers of America (FFA) GrowNYC Hudson River Park Foundation - The River Project NY Sunworks and many more. Coming Soon Internship Opportunities 2026 Aquaculture Seniors < < < A Peek at Our Day Explore our other CTE Programs

Discover the story of New York Harbor School, a maritime-themed NYC public high school on Governors Island offering hands-on education in marine science, CTE programs, and environmental stewardship. HISTORY In 2003, New York Harbor School opened its doors on the fourth floor of the Bushwick Campus High School to 125 freshmen who lived almost exclusively in the surrounding neighborhood in Brooklyn. At the time, the New York City Department of Education looked to Harbor School to help improve the community’s local graduation rate, which had hovered for too long at 24 percent. Offering a maritime-themed academic program, despite its land-locked location, Harbor School infused the standard New York State Education Department Regents-based curriculum with high-interest, water-related topics and then brought those topics to life by exposing students to local water bodies, including New York Harbor, the Hudson River, the East River, and the Gowanus Canal. By 2010, Harbor School had improved the local graduation rate by more than 200 percent. In 2010, Harbor School moved to its new home on Governors Island and expanded its efforts to admit students from all five boroughs of New York City. Today, Harbor School serves a diverse group of over four hundred and seventy-five students, who come from neighborhoods across the city, both public and private middle schools, and whose life experiences and interests bring them to a high school focused on marine science and technology. All current students at Harbor School enroll in traditional New York State Regents-based academic courses and one of eight NYS certified Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs of study. As they prepare for college and train for industry, students cultivate an ethic of environmental stewardship and learn about and work toward protecting, conserving, and restoring the environment.

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