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2025

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  • Next Stop, Deerfield

    Eighth grader Rabi ’25 was on his way to school when he found out that he’d been accepted to Deerfield Academy. He immediately called his mother to tell her the good news. 
  • Harlem Academy's Literary Speaker Series

    In recent weeks, we welcomed two inspiring leaders to Harlem Academy as part of our Literary Speaker Series: Tony and Grammy Award-winning performer and bestselling author Leslie Odom Jr. and National Book Award-winning author and historian Dr. Ibram X. Kendi.
  • Read Our New Journal

    We're excited to share the latest edition of our Journal!
  • Congratulations, Harlem Academy Chess Team

    Harlem Academy’s chess team has been gaining momentum – and racking up an impressive collection of trophies and medals along the way.
  • Alumni Panelists Share Their Wisdom

    Earlier this year, we held an event to help guide young alumni on their career paths. On Monday, we had the pleasure of turning the tables and welcoming a panel of alumni to share their wisdom with current students and their families.
  • Kim Singleton, Cake Man Raven, and Patina Miller spoke on a panel about the arts. 

    Harlem Academy Renaissance Day

    Dear Friends,
    The joy and energy surrounding last week’s inaugural Renaissance Day can still be felt throughout the school. 
  • Third grade students asking Liz follow-up questions after the meeting.

    Literary Historian Liz McHenry Shares Inspiring Insights With Students

    Dear Friends,
    Last week, I was thrilled that Harlem Academy trustee and author Liz McHenry visited with our elementary and middle school students for a fascinating conversation.
  • Inspiring Young Poets Take Center Stage

    At their recent Celebrations of Learning, our sixth and eighth graders took center stage to perform creative, inspiring, and sometimes vulnerable original poetry for an audience of family and friends – a culmination of weeks spent deeply engaged in an exploration of the craft.
  • Forging a Path to Law

    Toluwanimi “Tolu” Onanuga ’18, a junior at SUNY Albany, plans to attend law school after college, and he is determined to set himself up for success.
  •  Lisa Lushtak '20 presenting one of the works from her school portfolio.

    Pursuing a Love of Art in London

    Our alumni venture all over the country for college. They head north to Dartmouth, south to Morehouse and Spelman, and west to Northwestern and even Stanford. However, no one has set their sights so far east that they crossed the Atlantic until Lisa Lushtak '20 enrolled at University College London (UCL) this past fall.
  • From the Head of School: Harlem Academy Hosts a Career Panel for Alumni

    Dear Friends:

    Just before winter break, I moderated a career panel for alumni and listened in on the lively breakout discussions that followed. 
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