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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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Summer School Begins Thursday, July 9, 2026 Featured Photo

Summer School Begins Thursday, July 9, 2026

Summer school begins Thursday, July 9, 2026 and classes meet in person at Fort Hamilton July 9 and 10.

Summer programs are available on Jupiter.

Reminders:

If you have not done so already, please note that a parent must OPT IN for their child to participate in the virtual/blended model this summer. All parents must complete the OPT IN letter ASAP to be programmed. Complete the Required Virtual/Blended Learning Consent Form Summer 2026 in your Jupiter Messages.
The first day of classes is Thursday, July 9, 2026:

Students must secure their phones and other electronic devices in school-issued pouch prior to entry and all items must remain in the pouch until exit at the end of classes.

Bring your ID to school each day.

Please print or write down your summer schedule from Jupiter. We will provide hard copies as needed as NO PHONES ARE ALLOWED.

If you need a laptop to use for assignments and blended instruction during summer school, please come to room 268 for assistance.
Fort Hamilton High School Cell Phone Policy Still In Effect Featured Photo

Fort Hamilton High School Cell Phone Policy Still In Effect

The Fort Hamilton High School cell phone policy is still in effect on the last day of school, Friday, June 26, 2026.

• All students, including seniors, must bring their school-issued phone pouch and school ID to enter the building.

• This policy will continue next school year (2026–2027). Returning students must bring their pouch on the first day, Thursday, September 10, 2026.

• Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors should keep their pouch in a safe place over the summer so they have it ready.

• If you don’t have your pouch on the first day, your entry will be delayed.

• Graduating seniors can donate their pouch when they pick up their diploma this Friday. These donations will help replace lost pouches for next year.

Thank you for following the policy and helping us prepare for the new school year.
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]
2026 Summer Reading Assignments Featured Photo

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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2026 Fort Hamilton High School Commencement Ceremony

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