The mission of the Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School is to prepare all students to perform proficiently, exceed academic standards, and find productive pathways to knowledge as they learn to live constructively together. Queens Gateway, through the collaboration of school, home, and community strives to develop high expectations for all students in an educational environment that is safe and nurturing. We are committed to the use of appropriate instructional expertise, guidance services, academics intervention services, and the use of technology to support teaching and learning. We will continue to provide a college preparatory program in the health sciences while respecting and understanding the needs and diversity of our school community. We will achieve this through an enduring community partnership that celebrates the success for all students, supports teachers' professional learning, innovation and creativity in teaching, strong relationships between parents, students and staff, and a high standard of performance for all students.
Please see link and information below for several opportunities being offered through Queens Public Library.
Welcome to a new year at Queens Public Library! Encourage the teen in your life to start the year off strong by attending a program at the library. With dozens of programs this month, teens will be able to explore their creativity, develop new skills, and create lasting memories. Browse upcoming programs below, or view our calendar.
TEEN CRAFT CLASS
Teens, join Ashley for a crafting class every Wednesday. Drop your requests for painting, crochet, embroidery, jewelry making and more to Ashley at the reference desk. For teens in middle and high school, no registration is required.
Wednesdays, January 7, 14, 21, 28
3:30pm
Douglaston/Little Neck
249-01 Northern Boulevard
MINDFULNESS YOGA: WE GON’ BE ALRIGHT SERIES
This curriculum is inspired by two cultural icons whose words move worlds—Pulitzer Prize-winning artist Kendrick Lamar, often called “the poet laureate of hip-hop,” and James Baldwin, the acclaimed writer and truth-teller who received France’s Legion of Honor and was hailed as America’s poet of both the struggle and the soul. Their legacies speak to the power of knowing who you are—and daring to speak it aloud. In this session, teens will explore what it means to stay grounded in who they are while navigating a world that often asks them to wear a mask. Inspired by Kendrick Lamar’s "HUMBLE". and the words of James Baldwin, we’ll examine how humility can be a quiet form of strength. Through yoga, journaling, and real talk, participants will begin to uncover the difference between ego and authenticity. Come ready to reflect, move, and get real.
Fridays, January 9, 16
3:30pm
Cambria Heights
218-13 Linden Boulevard
MURDER MYSTERY ESCAPE ROOM
Teens! Leave your world behind and dive into a puzzling murder mystery with Young Engineers. You'll work together to crack the case by deciphering clues and problem-solving to unravel the truth behind this fictional crime.This program is funded by New York City Council Member Shekar Krishnan.
Friday, January 9
4pm
Jackson Heights
35-51 81 Street
INTENTION SETTING & VISUALIZATION MEDITATION
It's a new year, so that means new goals to tackle. Teens are welcome in the Cambria Heights Teen Center to join this fun intention setting and visualization meditation to connect the body and mind to really visualize the goals we desire to accomplish this year.
Monday, January 12
3:30pm
Cambria Heights
218-13 Linden Boulevard
BEYOND TOBACCO BOX PROJECT WITH NYC SMOKE-FREE
NYC Smoke-Free’s youth action arm, Reality Check, partners with students ages 13–18 on initiatives that expose the tobacco industry’s misleading marketing tactics and help reduce youth smoking. The program empowers young people to educate their peers and raise awareness about the harmful effects of commercial tobacco. Join us to learn about the environmental impact of tobacco waste and create your own box project as we work together toward a tobacco-free future, hosted by Reality Check Queens.
Wednesday, January 14
4pm
Cambria Heights
218-13 Linden Boulevard
NEW YEAR, NEW ME: PAMPER PARTY
The New Year, New Me event invites teens to relax and celebrate the new year by wearing their favorite pajamas to a day of self-care and fun. Participants will enjoy pampering activities like crafting bath bombs, face scrubs, and watching with movies in a cozy setting. It's the perfect way to kick off the year with creativity, relaxation, and a sense of renewal!
Thursday, January 15
3:30pm
Cambria Heights
218-13 Linden Boulevard
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.: PORTRAIT-MAKING
Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with portrait making. Design your own colorful portrait of this famous civil rights leader and learn about the importance of unity and community.
Thursday, January 15
4:30pm
South Jamaica
108-41 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard
INNOVATION STATIONS: ADVENTURES IN ARCHITECTURE
Students will get a fun introduction to the tools and strategies professional architects use every day. Design and create a wide variety of exciting projects — from bridges and towers to your very own dream house! This is perfect for young builders ready to explore the world of architecture. This program is funded by Amazon.
Thursdays, January 22; February 26
4pm
St. Albans
191-05 Linden Boulevard
SPACE WEEK: YOUNG ADULT CRAFT
Join us to celebrate QPL Space Week! Young adults will have discussions about outer space and create a galaxy craft.
Friday, January 30
4:30pm
North Hills
57-04 Marathon Parkway, Little Neck
CELEBRATE LUNAR NEW YEAR - POTTED CITRUS TREES WITH NATALIE (中文)
In this workshop, we will create a citrus tree using floral wire and chenille stems as our main craft supplies. In Chinese culture, many people will celebrate Lunar New Year by buying citrus trees to take home, hoping the trees will bring peace and success in everything they do in the New Year. Join us to create this fun craft! Supplies are limited. First-come, first-served.
Monday, February 2
3pm
East Flushing
196-36 Northern Boulevard
Wednesdasy, February 4
3:30pm
Windsor Park
79-50 Bell Boulevard, Hollis Hills
Friday, February 6
3:30pm
North Hills
57-04 Marathon Parkway, Little Neck
Wednesday, February 11
3:30pm
Mitchell-Linden
31-32 Union Street, Flushing
Teen Council is a job development program for NYC teens interested in audiovisual and media arts who want a behind-the-scenes look at how a media museum works. As part of the Teen Digital Media Innovators program, Teen Council members curate and program public events for youth, including film festivals, media workshops, and other activities. This paid opportunity includes mentorship from museum media educators, filmmakers, actors, and museum programmers. MoMI’s Teen Council was established as a workforce development initiative for youth, increasing the presence of teen voices in the Museum’s programming and educational offerings.
🎞️ Every year, a cohort of fifteen to twenty Teen Council members collaborate with other NYC teens to help shape the Museum’s offerings for teens with the Teen Digital Media Innovators program and take a leadership role with the Teen Film Festival and youth-led community engagement at Museum of the Moving Image. Council members receive hands-on learning to shape an active space for youth interested in curating, public programing, and the overall day-to-day operations of an arts and cultural organization, and they will gain real-world experience in the hybrid craft of organizing and project management while exploring the history and technology of the moving image.
📽️ Teen Council is a job development program and provides a stipend upon completion.
Council Members meet from November through May on select Wednesdays and Saturdays. Members must commit to all meeting dates, including one Friday afternoon/evening and on May 8, 2025.
📷 Open to high school students ages 15+ and enrolled in 11th or 12th grade (or equivalent program) as of Fall 2025.
Important Dates:
Application deadline: Friday, October 17, 2025
Notifications to finalists: Friday, October 24, 2025
Teen Film Festival: Friday, May 8, 2026 (3:00–9:00 p.m.)
District Attorney Melinda Katz is excited to host The Legal Explorers Program for the Spring 2026 school year and would like to extend the invitation to students from your school. The Legal Explorers program aims to educate high school students throughout Queens about the legal system and expose them to various careers within law and law enforcement. More importantly, through this program, participants will have the opportunity to enhance their workforce readiness skills.
We will be hosting our first meeting of the fall cycle on Tuesday, February 10th, 2026, at 4:30 pm. The program will then continue to meet biweekly on Tuesdays from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm until May 2026.
We are proud to announce that our students, along with mentor Dr. Akomodi, published their article "Statistical Data Analysis of Signal-to-Noise Ratio in MRI and CT Scans." Congratulations to the August 2025 Statistics Research team including Mr. Akomodi, Maddisyn Neita, Samia Ahmed, and Aiyana Parnell!
Proud to announce that our students, together with mentors Dr. Akomodi and Dr. Pellew, are now published authors! Their article, "The Impact of Significance Level and Hypothesis Testing in Biomedical Data Analysis," explores how these key statistical tools influence biomedical research. Congratulations to all for this outstanding achievement!
The Gateway community is incredibly proud of Samia Ahmed, Priya Singh, and Mahtab Azad for their successful presentations at the International Young Researchers Conference at Columbia University. Mentored by their advisor, Ms. Taylor, these students shared their original research on the global stage:
Priya Singh: "Stressed POC Teens and Parasocial Interaction"
Samia Ahmed: "The Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Memory and Concentration in AP Students"
Mahtab Azad: "The Impact of Competitive Gamification on High School Math Performance"
Congratulations to these dedicated scholars on this impressive academic milestone!
Congrats to Ms.Hemans
We are thrilled to celebrate Ms. Hemans for receiving the Anne Frank Award for Teaching Memoir, presented by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), Penguin Random House, and the Anne Frank Fonds. Selected from a national pool of outstanding educators, Ms. Hemans is one of only ten recipients of this prestigious $1,000 gran
Congrats to Reynard Ramsaroop, a 12th grader, for being selected as the designer of the new Gateway Times Newspaper logo! 🎉 His creativity, originality, and eye for design truly stood out, and we’re proud to showcase his work as part of our school community. This is an exciting achievement, and we can’t wait for everyone to see the new logo representing Gateway Times! The image attached below is the winning logo.
Congratulations to our school-wide spelling bee winners! After competing against 25 talented spellers, Champion Ayaan Chowdhury (6th grade) and 1st Runner-Up Zaeemah Khan emerged victorious and will be representing our school at the Queens South Regional Spelling Bee. We are so proud of their hard work, focus, and dedication. Best of luck in the next round!
“Dream Team in Albany! Advocating for our Queens Gateway AP programs and ensuring our students have access to the opportunities they deserve."
Congratulations to Kennedy Fuller on an incredible achievement! She was selected by Mikva Challenge / SoapBox NYC (Civics for All) to participate in the prestigious National Youth Issue Summit in Washington D.C. This student-led program empowers young leaders to create task forces addressing critical issues like Education, Environment, Human Rights, Mental Health, and Safety & Violence.
She will work with trained Mikva Challenge staff to identify, research, and develop solutions to challenges facing her community. The Queens Gateway Family is extremely proud of her. Keep shining, Kennedy!
The AP Capstone Scholars Program at Queens Gateway empowers high-achieving 9th and 10th grade students to develop critical thinking, research, and leadership skills through AP Seminar and AP Research. Students dive into independent projects, explore their passions, and gain the tools for success in college and beyond.
As part of a select cohort, scholars enjoy access to exclusive opportunities, excursions, internships, and scholarships, while fostering curiosity, innovation, and leadership that set them apart in both college admissions and future careers.
Click the link below to learn more!
https://sites.google.com/schools.nyc.gov/ap-capstone-scholars?usp=sharing
Our athlete interview series highlights the dedication and experiences of Gateway Sports team members. Each feature offers a closer look at their motivation, challenges, teamwork, and achievements both on and off the field!
Welcome to Gateway Times, the monthly newspaper of Queens Gateway to the Health Sciences. The Gateway Times is a vibrant mix of school news, celebration of cultures, and hot topics for the students. Every issue comes packed with incisive articles on current events, school sports, the arts, and opinions written by students across the diverse interests and voices that compose the school. It is an active, informative way to bring the school community together.
The Teachers of the Month Interviews spotlight two amazing Queens Gateway educators each month who go above and beyond to make learning exciting and meaningful! These interviews give students a behind-the-scenes look at the teachers and their lives, mentality, and other fun things about them!
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