The Weekly What: Friday, February the 22nd, 2019

February 25th, 2019
 
 

New Orleans Public Library
2019 Black History Month
Poster Contest

 
 

We are so excited to announce that two New Harmony students recently won the New Orleans Public Library 2019 Black History Month Poster Contest in the 7th-12th grade category.
Entries were judged on creativity, artistic merit, and the best representation of the 2019 poster theme, “Black Migrations.”We are so grateful to have dedicated artists at our school, way to go!

 

 
 

Early Release Next Thursday!

 
 

On Thursday, March 28th,
we will be finishing our day at 11:45am for Mardi Gras break.
Please, note that buses will arrive at their designated drop-off locations 4 hours earlier than a regular school day.
We will return to school on Monday, March the 11th.
Have a safe, fun, and prosperous Mardi Gras week!

 

 
 

We are Hiring! 

 
 

As we prepare for a new class of 60 freshmen, we are also looking forward to welcoming new staff to our team. Visit our website, Work NOLA, or Teach New Orleans for detailed descriptions.

 
Apply Here
A Day in the Life of an Education Advisor at New Harmony High
 

OPEN POSITIONS
  • Education Advisors with experience in…
    • Biology (LEAP 2025)
    • Humanities (9th/10th)
    • Spanish / French 
  • Director of Special Education
  • Special Education Case Manager
  • Special Education Interventionist
  • Director of Student Experience
  • Operations Coordinator

Deadlines

Preferred: January 31, 2019

Secondary:  February 17, 2019

At New Harmony High School, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our students, our families, our staff, and our community. New Harmony High School is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

 

 
New Harmony staff member, Angel, and student, Izzy at Chewbacchus
Apply Here

 
 

Now Enrolling!

In fall 2019, we will welcome our second freshman class to New Harmony High School! If you are a rising freshman who is interested in visiting our campus to see how we learn through exploration off-campus, reinforce our own learning through peer-support, and engage with career professionals through fellowships; then we may be the right fit for you!

Contact us to set up a tour and/or Shadow Day.

 
Contact Us

 
 

Upcoming Learning Opportunities

 
 

Staff, students, and families of New Harmony are involved in various organizations around the city. Continue reading below to see what some of the offered events are.

 

 
 

NOCCA Black Culture Club Presents
Little Congo

In celebration of Black History Month, take a journey with NOCCA’s young artists as they commemorate African Americans’ impact on the spirit of New Orleans. 

 
Purchase Tickets Here

 
 

Tulane Pre-College Summer Program

 
 

Tulane Pre-College gives rising 6th through 12th graders the opportunity to spend their summer exploring the topics and issues which excite them the most. Unlike a traditional summer camp, Tulane Pre-College offers academic instruction and social growth in a uniquely fun and challenging environment. Your student will learn about the academic foundations of complex topics while building the skills they need to effectively solve problems.

 
Apply Here!

 
 

Material Institute

Every Saturday until Mardi Gras from 2-6pm learn traditional Mardi Gras beading techniques with feathers and rhinestones at the Material Institute.
2120 Port St, New Orleans, LA 70117​

 

 
 

HARMONY HIGHLIGHT:

 
 

Kahi

What is something you do well?

Criticize movies.

What is something you have learned in the past week?

I learned that my memory is short, and I can’t remember anything.

What is a misconception people have about you?

That I’m mean.

What is the biggest dream you have for yourself that you do not often say aloud?

I want to have a collection of all kinds of rare action figures.

Who has had a positive influence on your life so far and why?

Kevin Smith. He is a comic book expert and writer for the show “Jay and Silent Bob.” His love of comic books makes me love comic books.

What would you do differently if you knew nobody would judge you?

Bring a Barbie to school; it would be funny to me.

What do you like about New Harmony?

That we don’t have to sit at a desk all day. We get to get up and do things.

 

 
 

 
 

Happy weekend!

 

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