Principal's Message

Good Evening, HSTAT Families,

I hope this message finds you well. It has been a busy and exciting week here at HSTAT! We began the week by celebrating our student-athletes at the Sports Awards, followed by our Senior Awards ceremony, where we honored the many achievements of the Class of 2026.

On Wednesday, our seniors enjoyed Prom Night aboard the Liberty. The students looked fantastic and had a wonderful evening filled with dancing and unforgettable views, including a close-up look at the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

Looking ahead, next week we will administer two specialized Regents exams on Tuesday and Wednesday for designated students. Regular Regents Week begins on June 17. Please remember that only students scheduled for an exam should report to school on Regents days.

Wishing you and your family a lovely and restful weekend.

Sincerely, 

Principal Shepard

The SEP Expos and Showcase

SHOWCASE

Monday, 6/8 in the AUDITORIUM, periods 2-3: formal project presentations from the top 3 projects in each grade. 

FROM MS. PLUMB:  Senior Class Activities Advisor 

🎓CLASS OF 2026 SENIOR ACTIVITIES🎓

Dear HSTAT Families,

We are so proud of the Class of 2026! We have a lot of exciting events and activities for your soon to be graduates, so please read the letter carefully.  Please note that only students in good standing and on track to graduate will be permitted to attend senior events and activities. 

Below is a list of important dates and events:

Senior Dues ($100) - Past Due, Please bring money orders to 501

Cap and Gown Measurements - Due by Feb 27th

(Google Form)

Senior Trampoline Park Trip - TBD, Spring 2026

($50.00)

Senior Prom - June 3rd, 2026 at The Liberty Belle Boat

($148.00)

* If your child has already paid we cannot refund you.

* If your child needs a ticket, please see Mrs. Plumb in 501 ASAP as I have a few left!

Six Flags Trip - June 5th, 2026, 1 Six Flags Blvd, Jackson Township, NJ 08527

(FREE)

Senior Luncheon & Yearbook Day - June 16th 2026, 350 67th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

(FREE)

Graduation Rehearsal - June 18th, 2026, 9:00am for all graduates! Don’t be late!

Brooklyn College, 2900 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11210 

Graduation - June 26th,  2026

1:00pm Graduates Arrive

1:30pm Doors Open to Families

2:00pm Ceremony Begins

Location:   Brooklyn College, 2900 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11210 

Contact information: Students and parents can contact me by email at eplumb@schools.nyc.gov or on my office phone: (718) 759-3447

Senior Dues: For the 2025-2026 school year, we will be collecting senior dues in the amount of $100.00 for senior graduation and senior event expenses (i.e., Senior luncheon, senior gift, graduation etc.) Any remaining funds will be used to reduce the cost for senior events and activities.   

Please note that some senior events may be free of cost for seniors who pay dues, while others may require additional payment. Events with a price listed must be paid for by the student (for example: prom, or the Trampoline Trip). 

Fundraising: Your child may reduce the cost of their expenses (Dues, Prom, or Trips) by participating in our Senior Activities Fundraising Campaign in the spring. Please see Mrs. Plumb in 501 to join the spring fundraiser.      

Please also keep in mind the following policies:

ELIGIBILITY TO ATTEND GRADUATION CEREMONY

 The Chancellor’s Regulation regarding the right to participate in the graduation ceremony is the following: 

Consistent with the need to maintain standards and communicate to students our expectations of them, only students who have successfully completed the requirements for a high school diploma including courses and standardized tests by the June graduation date, will be permitted to participate in graduation ceremonies conducted by their school.

Therefore, if your child has not fulfilled the requirements mandated by New York State before the June graduation date, he or she cannot be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony.  Your child will still receive his/her yearbook, cap and gown, and diploma case.  Senior dues cannot be refunded.

ELIGIBILITY FOR SENIOR ACTIVITIES

 Only students who have obtained senior promotional status (i.e., students who have passed and are passing the courses required for graduation) will be eligible to attend Senior Trips and Activities (Senior Trip, Prom, Six Flags etc.) If students are failing grad requirements they will be supported on trip days with academic workshops and must still attend school. 

Furthermore, the administration reserves the right to deny any student from participating in any Senior Activity if the student has not met any school or class obligations such as exams and projects regardless of academic standing. Students who do not adhere to the “CityWide Behavioral Expectations” will be excluded from Senior Activities.

Fourth year students who have not obtained senior status are not eligible to participate in Senior Activities: Senior Prom, Six Flags Trip, Senior Luncheon, and Graduation Ceremony.  

I thank you for your attention to this matter, for supporting your child to this point and for being a part of our HSTAT community.  If you have any questions regarding senior activities, please do not hesitate to reach out to me using the contact information above or below. If you have questions regarding your child’s academic standing, please reach out to Adriane Musacchio amusacchio2@schools.nyc.gov  or Denise Basso at dbasso2@schools.nyc.gov. 

Kind Regards,                                

Mrs. Emily Plumb                              

Senior Class Activities Advisor

eplumb@schools.nyc.gov 

Office phone: (718) 759-3447 

Student-Led Immigration Town Hall on June 2, 2026