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.
As we enter the holiday season and the weather gets colder, it’s the perfect time to help keep someone in our community warm. The MBSK Sock Drive is officially underway!
From Thursday, December 11th through Friday, December 19th, we are collecting new and unused socks of all sizes. A simple pair of socks can make a huge difference for someone in need during the winter months.
All submissions can be dropped off to Ms. Campbell in Room 350.
Let’s come together this season and show the true spirit of giving. Donate a pair of socks and help make a difference!
🎉 SENIOR SPIRIT WEEK IS HERE! 🎉
Get ready to show up, dress up, and show out, Class of 2026! 💙
From ugly sweaters to pajamas, we’re celebrating senior year the right way all week long.
🗓 Dec 15–19
Mon: Ugly Sweater Day
Tue: Senior Citizen Day
Wed: Celebrity Day
Thu: White Lies Day
Fri: Pajama Day
It is the holiday season and it is also the season of giving! Each year we collect toys and donations for the children at Northwell Health LIJ Pediatric Cancer Ward. This program was created by two of our Gateway students who wanted to give back, especially Elyssa Bourne. She was a Gatewayer that spent many days and weeks in that hospital herself, and she wanted to give back to the kids she spent time with there while she herself was battling cancer. She wanted to give back to those who made her day a bit brighter. Unfortunately, Elyssa passed away just shy of her 26th birthday. We give back to honor her and those who are struggling during the holiday season.
We are collecting the following:
NEW TOYS, GAMES, ARTS AND CRAFTS KITS, AND VIDEO GAMES RATED E FOR EVERYONE
ALL DONATIONS MUST BE NEW, UNWRAPPED, AND IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING
STUFFED ANIMALS MUST HAVE THE TAGS ON THEM AND BE CLEAN
AMAZON PURCHASING LINK - Click the link to purchase something from our Amazon List. It will be shipped directly to the school! Most items on our wish list are under $20.
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/
This December our SEL team invites you to participate in a schoolwide event:
Understanding & Inclusion — Holiday Living Museum
What we’re asking:
• Share an artifact, photo, or short written note that represents a holiday or cultural tradition you choose to represent.
• Items can be personal or classroom-based (photos, small objects, cultural symbols, recipe cards, short stories, etc.).
• Include a one‑sentence label explaining the item and its cultural significance.
Purpose:
• Increase cultural awareness and respect for diverse holiday traditions across our community.
• Celebrate learning and inclusion by giving everyone a chance to see and honor different customs.
Important dates:
• Submit items by: Wednesday, 12/17/25 (drop off at Room 111 or email a photo/description to ssuggsbrown@schools.nyc.gov)
• Living Museum on display: Friday, 12/19/25 — view during lunch periods & free time
Guidelines:
• Keep items small, non‑valuable, and clearly labeled with your name/class (or submit anonymously).
• We cannot be responsible for lost or damaged items; photos or laminated descriptions are recommended.
• If your item requires special handling, please coordinate with the SEL team in advance.
We welcome contributions from students, teachers, and staff. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from one another and strengthen our school community through understanding and inclusion.
Please contact me in Room 111 or email ssuggsbrown@schools.nyc.gov with questions or to arrange a drop‑off.
Thank you — we look forward to your submissions!
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.)
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!
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!
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
Winning their first game of the season on 10/7 !!!!!!
Give a round of applause to our gladiators soccer team with a score of 10-2.
Congratulations to our gateway volleyball ball team for their victory win on October 8th!!!
Seniors:
Barneet Kaur #21
Angelica Reali #20
Arianna Santualla #12
Alwa Galloway #18
Rylie Soto #17
“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!
Congratulations to our talented students on their outstanding achievements in the 2025 NCTE Promising Young Writers Contest!
Superior Recognition: Ayesha Subah and Rhea Winter
Excellent Recognition: Arisha Hossain and Shaya Veeren
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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