✨Congratulations to all of the students honored at Senior Recognition Night for their hard work, leadership, and contributions to the John Jay community. Our school is better because of you! 
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Listening, perspective, and productive conversation were the focus as members of LEAD JJ took part in a workshop with Braver Angels, an organization focused on bridging divides within communities. JJHS students practiced conflict resolution and structured discussion skills using the LAPP method: Listen, Acknowledge, Pivot, and Perspective while learning how to navigate differing viewpoints with respect and understanding.

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Recorder concert season is here 🎶 3rd graders showed just how much they’ve learned this year during their music room concert.

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A first-place finish and a Superior rating for the JJHS Orchestra! 🎻🏆 At Music in the Parks, students earned top honors for their performances of Beethoven’s Egmont Overture and Dvořák’s New World Symphony. Judges praised the ensemble’s musicality, rhythm, and blend of sound as they tackled an advanced-level repertoire. This accomplishment is music to our ears!
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Applause all around for our JJHS underclassmen. This year’s awards ceremony celebrated students with dozens of honors across academics, leadership, the arts, sciences, technology, world languages, service, and more, along with special recognition and book awards from various colleges and universities.

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During gambling prevention month, JJHS seniors in Statistics and Calculus took part in an interactive presentation exploring the risks of gambling and its connection to mental health. Students examined probability and outcomes, common misconceptions, and analyzing risk and fairness.

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A Gold with Distinction performance for the JJMS Chamber Orchestra 🎻 Students earned the highest possible rating at this year’s NYSSMA Majors Festival, recognizing exceptional technical and artistic performance.

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JJHS senior Julia is one of several seniors dedicating their senior internships to working with students in our elementary schools 💜 At IMES, she’s been spending her days in the library connecting with students.

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The golden tickets led straight to the MPES stage 🍫🎭 MPES 5th graders presented Willy Wonka Jr. the musical.

JJHS 10th grader Kevin O’Donnell advanced to the 2026 USA National Brain Bee Championship at the University of California, Irvine. Top high school neuroscience students from across the country competed in topics like brain anatomy, neurological disorders, patient diagnosis, and research concepts.
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Traditional Chinese dance performance at MPES.  Students experienced the artistry and movement of the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company. For the grand finale they took to the stage and joined the performers. 

From Buenos Aires to Mexico City, this JJHS Spanish class was selling the trip ✈️🇪🇸 As Spanish speaking travel agents, they created brochures and pitched destinations while answering questions from mock clients.
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Leading with purpose ✨ JJHS students joined peers from across the region at the Young Women’s Leadership Summit at Manhattanville University, where students shared projects and ideas centered on leadership, advocacy, and community impact. Topics ranged from human rights and mental health to environmental awareness and women's empowerment. These three student leaders will also share their presentations at the May 21 Board of Education Meeting.

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💜They understood the assignment 💜💛 Across KLSD, PTOs went ALL OUT for Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, from breakfast spreads and catered lunches to themed days and many thoughtful surprises. Celebrating our teachers and staff who show up every day for our students. Thank you for all that you do.

Conversations that matter 💬 Kathi and Chris Sullivan of Sullivan’s Message spoke with students and families about mental health, addiction, underage drinking, peer pressure, and the importance of looking out for one another. Chris shared what life looked like behind his NFL football career and success, and how addiction slowly took over before he was able to begin rebuilding his life in recovery.
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🎙️Tiny Tasters podcast🎙️Second graders turned into food critics 🍽️✨They reviewed their favorite local spots, published a digital guide called "Tasty Places to Eat" on Book Creator, and took it one step further, recording podcasts in GarageBand to interview each other about their picks. Future critics in the making!

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Designing for the future 🏡 JJHS environmental physics students took passive house design from concept to full build, mapping out blueprints, airflow, insulation, and energy systems with real-world purpose. Designs also incorporated accessibility features like ramps, wide doorways, and no-step layouts. High school students presented their projects to 4th graders at Increase Miller and Katonah Elementary, helping connect younger students to sustainability topics through peer-led learning.
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