June 2025

Dear Brooklyn North Students and Families,

As we close out another school year, I want to take a moment on behalf of myself and the entire Brooklyn North team to say thank you.

To our parents and families, thank you for trusting us with your children, for being true partners in this work, and for the love, support, and encouragement you provide each day. Your involvement, in both big and small ways, helps build the strong foundation our students need to succeed.

To our students, we are so proud of your hard work, resilience, and dedication this year. You showed up with determination, creativity, and strength. You’ve reminded us all of the promise and power of young people.

To our graduating seniors, congratulations. As you step into this new chapter of your life, carry with you the pride of your schools, your families, and your community. We know you will go on to do great things, and we will always be cheering you on.

To our returning students, we are excited to welcome you back in September, ready for new opportunities, continued learning, and more growth.

This year, we witnessed the power of the pedagogy of critical love, where love shows up through high expectations, deep care, and unwavering belief in our students. It was present in your classrooms, your homes, and throughout our school communities. It has helped us all grow stronger together.

We wish you a joyful and restful summer. We will miss seeing you and look forward to welcoming you back in the fall for another amazing year.

With heartfelt appreciation and warm wishes,

Janice Ross

Superintendent, Brooklyn North High Schools
On behalf of the Brooklyn North Superintendent’s Team