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Nicole Cannavino's advisory took home first place in the annual advisory field-day events on Tuesday.
And the winner is ….
June 17, 2026
A pink sunset lights up the sky under East 180th Street at the end of a rainy spring day.  
Spring sunset – #71
May 22, 2026
The infamous spiral staircase from the Harry Potter movies can be viewed in a Harry Potter-themed store near 14th Street in Manhattan.
You’re a Wizard – #070
May 7, 2026
As the weather warms up, skateboarders are starting to pop up on city streets.
Skateboards return – #069
May 3, 2026
The entire cafe counts as lucky as a brave sophomore, Jose Rosa, pays $65 to pie Takia Gaynor straight in the face during the student council's Pi Day festivities on March 13.
Bronx River Pi Day #068
March 17, 2026
NYC DOE plans to expand its Illustrative Mathematics program, which has produced mixed reviews so far.
Educators debate pros, cons of math program
June 25, 2026
Monique Paes is stepping down as a PGC advisor to have more time to teach literacy.
Ms. Paes steps down from teaching PGC
June 11, 2026
 Alfa Aquino celebra la cultura latina con estudiantes durante una celebración escolar. La Sra. Aquino, quien falleció el 9 de junio, no permitió que su larga lucha contra el cáncer le impidiera seguir dedicándose a su amor por la enseñanza, los viajes y el baile.
Querida Profesora De Español Fallece a los 46 años
June 11, 2026
Beloved Spanish teacher dies at 46
Beloved Spanish teacher dies at 46
June 10, 2026
Bronx River is working to create a remote option for staff and students on days when traveling to school is not safe. For example, even though the city worked to clear streets and sidewalks in time for school to reopen on Feb. 24, those who tried to come in struggled to navigate the snow and ice.
Safety over slipping: School explores remote snow option
June 8, 2026
Students and staff visited Costa Rica in 2025. The school is raising funds for trips to Ecuador in 2027 and Japan in 2028. (File photo)
School raises money for trips to Ecuador, Japan
June 18, 2026
Teacher Pedro Rabaje plans to start a guitar club in the fall.
New club focuses on guitars, music
June 18, 2026
Spanish teacher Alfa Aquino made a lasting impression on staff and students during her time at Bronx River High School.
Students, staff share favorite memories of Alfa Aquino
June 13, 2026
The trophy for advisory field day is displayed in the halls.
Competition and fun: Are you ready for advisory field day?
June 11, 2026
PGC leaders make plans for interviewing next year's leaders.
PGC interviews students competing for leadership roles
June 11, 2026
Wilson Lantigua thinks students can do better by staying on top of assignments and not taking on more than they can handle. (Staff photo)
How one issue can cause a chain reaction in academics
June 18, 2026
An old electrical outlet in Room 453 caught fire during a global studies class.
Electrical fire disrupts history class
June 7, 2026
The mango and strawberry cheesecake bubble tea drinks ended our outing with a taste of sweetness.
Downtown hangout gives unforeseen autonomy
April 21, 2026
What is to be done?
What is to be done?
April 1, 2026
Bandana of the darker blue Puerto Rican flag, showing Puerto Rico is under U.S rule.
‘The only thing more powerful than hate is love’
February 11, 2026
Abraham Zuniga, a math teacher, celebrates the Knicks win in style.
Longtime fans celebrate Knicks championship win
June 16, 2026
MetLife Stadium has an 82,500 seating capacity to accommodate matches. FIFA will host a total of eight matches, including the Final on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium. (MetLife photo)
Fans looking forward to FIFA World Cup
May 22, 2026
The seniors on the lacrosse team celebrated senior night with their first win in three years.
Lacrosse gets first win on senior night
May 17, 2026
Jhon Matos, a junior, plays for the Lehman Lions baseball team.
Family inspired Jhon Matos to play baseball
May 7, 2026
Avery Kelly, a transfer student, pitches for the Lehman Lions baseball team. Photo courtesy of Lehman Athletics
Avery Kelly finds his place on baseball team
April 21, 2026

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NYC DOE plans to expand its Illustrative Mathematics program, which has produced mixed reviews so far.
Educators debate pros, cons of math program
Monique Paes is stepping down as a PGC advisor to have more time to teach literacy.
Ms. Paes steps down from teaching PGC
 Alfa Aquino celebra la cultura latina con estudiantes durante una celebración escolar. La Sra. Aquino, quien falleció el 9 de junio, no permitió que su larga lucha contra el cáncer le impidiera seguir dedicándose a su amor por la enseñanza, los viajes y el baile.
Querida Profesora De Español Fallece a los 46 años
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Students and staff visited Costa Rica in 2025. The school is raising funds for trips to Ecuador in 2027 and Japan in 2028. (File photo)
School raises money for trips to Ecuador, Japan
Teacher Pedro Rabaje plans to start a guitar club in the fall.
New club focuses on guitars, music
Spanish teacher Alfa Aquino made a lasting impression on staff and students during her time at Bronx River High School.
Students, staff share favorite memories of Alfa Aquino
Arts & Entertainment
Baps (Black & Brown Girls Bringing Ambition, Pride and Sisterhood ) practice in the dance room on the third floor
Senior reflects on impact of dance team
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Wilson Lantigua thinks students can do better by staying on top of assignments and not taking on more than they can handle. (Staff photo)
How one issue can cause a chain reaction in academics
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Abraham Zuniga, a math teacher, celebrates the Knicks win in style.
Longtime fans celebrate Knicks championship win
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