Queens High School for the Sciences at York College

Schools are Closed Today

Due to snow weather conditions, all New York City public schools will be closed today, February 26, 2010. All after-school activities and PSAL events will also be cancelled. Administrative offices will remain open.

(Posted on Friday, February 26, 2010)

Congratulations to the boys swim team!

      They participated in The Novice Swim Championships held this past Sunday, January 31 at Flushing Meadows Aquatic Center.
      We also want to congratulate Arthur Kojes and Brian McKenna for participating 2009 PSAL A Division Boys Swimming and Diving Championships at the Flushing Meadows Aquatic Center, Sunday February 7, 2010. Arthur, the team's captain, finished top 5 in the city in the 50 yards freestyle. and top 10 in the event 100 yards breaststroke.
      Brian Mckenna finished first in the city in 50 yards freestyle, and second in the 100 yards backstroke. He qualified for the State Championship in Buffalo which will be held on 25th to 28th of February. He also qualified for Junior National Championship being held in Florida in March.
      Swimmers Max Benjamin and Jose Quinonez also participated in this championship on the 200 medley relay with Arthur and Brian, finishing in the top 11 from 21 teams.

(Posted on Thursday, February 11, 2010)

Our very first Intel Science Talent Search Semifinalist!

Congratulations to Manjinder Kandola for becoming a semifinalist in 2009-2010 Intel Science Talent Search, America's most prestigious pre-college science competition. Every year, the Intel STS recognizes 300 students and their schools as Semifinalists each year pulling from approximately 1,700 applicants to compete for $1.25 million in awards.

(Posted on Friday, January 15, 2010)

News from the Physical Education Department

Our girls swim team participated in the 2009 PSAL B Division Girls Swim Meet. Congratulations to Carmen Chan for receiving a medal in each individual and relay event she participated. Our team placed 8th in 200-yard Medlley Relay and 6th in 400-yard Freestyle Relay. Lydia Chai participated in the 2009 PSAT A Division Girls Swimming and Diving Championships. She swam in both 500-freestyle and 100-breastroke and made it to the finals. She then finished 11th overall in the city. Great job!

(Posted on Monday, November 23, 2009)

Congratulations again to the Girls Varsity Bowling Team

on advancing to the second round of the playoffs. The team defeated Canarsie High Scholl yesterday and will compete with Lincoln High School on Wednesday.

(Posted on Tuesday, November 17, 2009)

Congratulations to the Girls Varsity Bowling Team

for making the playoffs. The girls team finished the season with a record of 9-3. Playoffs will begin on Monday, November 16th, 2009.

(Posted on Friday, November 13, 2009)

Parents: Please read!

Today, your child brought home a copy of the Influenza (H1N1) Vaccination Screening and Consent Form. The New York City Health Department encourages all parents to have their children vaccinated by the child's medical provider. Please read the materials carefully. If your preferred written language is not English, your child will bring home a copy of the consent form in your language within the next few days. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the school or 311.

(Posted on Monday, November 02, 2009)