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From the Principal’s Desk

Dear Fort Hamilton Community:
 
Striving for excellence is the ongoing mission of Fort Hamilton High School. When there are challenges, such as the pandemic and frequent policy changes, we face them together and build upon the strength of our inclusive and committed community.  

Fort Hamilton High School is a culturally diverse community with students from over 65 countries. Our dedicated staff members prepare students to meet, even exceed, the academic challenges of New York City and the New York State Education Department’s performance standards and assessments. All curriculum is aligned with the New York State Next Generation Learning Standards (NGLS), and we set our instructional focus on literacy based on the needs of our students. We engage them with a variety of learning choices and opportunities to guide their development as positive and productive citizens of the 21st century. 

Parents and families are an integral component, and we share information and decision making to better enable participation and input. Preparing our students for college and/or career necessitates that we work together to maximize every learning opportunity for all students. We encourage active participation in the Parent Teacher Association in addition to use of New York City Schools Account and Jupiter, the latter an online gradebook and communication system that helps students and families monitor academic progress.
 
During the 2024-2025 school year, student activities are many and varied in addition to daily classes, including parades, competitions, live performances, Saturday Academy, clubs, etc.. We will continue with our Fort Food Pantry to support students and families, and community service remains a core value of Fort Hamilton.  Our commitment to support the school and larger community is exhibited by Leadership, the National Honor Society, JROTC, and dozens of clubs that contribute to the broader community. 

At Fort Hamilton High School, our focus is quality instruction provided in an environment safe and conducive to learning with mutual respect for all. Fort Hamilton is a highly regarded large comprehensive New York City public high school. We are proud to share it with you as we continue to set the standard for excellence and prepare students for plans after high school. 

Very truly yours, 

Kaye Houlihan, Principal
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Audition or be part of crew for the Fall Play, "Little Women" Featured Photo

Audition or be part of crew for the Fall Play, "Little Women"

The 2026 Fall Play is "Little Women" - cast and crew forms are due July 1st at midnight

We are looking for actors and crew - lights, set, sound, props, costumes, publicity, makeup, and dramaturgy. No experience necessary! If there's something you're interested in, someone in our student crew will teach you. Have fun, make friends, and learn new skills. There's something for everyone!

If you want to audition, you will need to prepare a short audition video by selecting one side. You may read the side or perform from memory. Alternatively, you can record a monologue from any play set between 1800 and 1920.
Links below
Please feel free to write Mx. Shields with any questions - [email protected]
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2026 Summer Reading Assignments

Attention Fort Hamilton Tigers!
The 2026 Summer Reading Assignments are now available. Upon your return to school in September your English teacher will require you to submit the assignment. Don't wait until the last minute. Stop bye the library before June 16. 2026 to check out a copy (copies are limited).
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June 2026 Regents Exam Schedule

The Regents Exam Schedule for June 2026 is now available. Tutoring is still available, check out the tutoring schedule for dates, times, and rooms.
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Attention Graduating Seniors- Return NYCPS Laptops/iPads Before June 16, 2026

As you prepare for graduation, this message serves as an important reminder regarding New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) devices.

We’re glad to have provided a device to use at home while enrolled in a New York City Public School. The device must now be returned to the Programming and Technology Office (Room 268) no later than Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

This includes ANY laptops or ipads you may have received from:
Fort Hamilton High School
Any NYC Public Elementary, Middle, or High School
A device mailed to you during the COVID-19 pandemic
If your device has been lost, damaged, or is not functioning, you must speak with a staff member in the Programming and Technology Office (Room 268) before Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

Students with outstanding devices WILL NOT RECEIVE a diploma until their account is cleared. Fort Hamilton High School is accountable for all devices and asks all graduating Seniors to stop by room 268 during their lunch or free period to check the status of their accounts.

PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL.
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2026 Fort Hamilton High School Senior Award Nights

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Excellence in Education