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Brooklyn Prospect High School Students Take Flight in Freshkills Park Research Brooklyn Prospect High School seniors got their hands dirty for science! These IB Environmental Systems and Societies students spent several mornings in October exploring Freshkills Park, the city’s iconic landfill-turned-park. They conducted hands-on research, collecting data on insect populations and contributing to the Freshkills…

When Brooklyn Prospect High School teacher Brannon O’Connor learned about a chance to join a research and cleanup expedition aboard a yacht off the coast of Maine, she knew she had to apply. The opportunity was offered through the Rozalia Project, a non-profit dedicated to fighting ocean pollution through hands-on cleanup efforts and data-driven advocacy. O’Connor, who teaches…

Prospect Schools are setting a high standard for inclusion among their diverse student body and generously sharing their expertise with educators from around the globe. On September 25th, a delegation of educators from South Korea’s Chungcheongbuk-do Special Education Institute, an organization affiliated with the South Korean Ministry of Education that provides tailored educational support for…

The “Start of Year (SOY) Celebration” is a cherished tradition at Prospect Schools, inaugurated in 2021 by Chief Executive Officer Tresha Ward. This dynamic event serves as a welcome back gathering, vision-setting platform, and spirited pep rally, uniting all Prospect Schools team members to celebrate past achievements, foster connections, and embrace the year’s guiding vision…

Prospect Schools recently concluded a series of impactful summer institutes and a new team member retreat, demonstrating their commitment to professional development and building a solid school community. These events brought together leaders, operations team members, and new colleagues for intensive training, collaboration, and connection. School Leadership Institute Focuses on Culture and Collaboration The Second…

Brooklyn Prospect High School (BPHS) is proud to announce its inclusion in the 2024 Best High Schools rankings by U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in education rankings. Click here to link to the U.S. News & World Report site. U.S. News & World Report evaluated nearly 25,000 public high schools across 50 states…

A Brooklyn Prospect psychology teacher has received a national award—she’s only one of two in the country to receive the honor this year. Caitlyn Homol, who teaches at Brooklyn Prospect High School, has been awarded the 2024 American Psychological Association (APA) Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools (TOPSS) Charles T. Blair-Broeker Excellence in Teaching Award. According to the APA, the prestigious award is “given to…

On June 28th, Brooklyn Prospect High School proudly celebrated the graduation of 138 members of its Class of 2024 at Brooklyn College. Filled with joy and anticipation, family, friends, and Prospect Schools faculty gathered to honor the graduates and their remarkable accomplishments. The Class of 2024 leaves a legacy of academic excellence, boasting the highest number of full…

On May 15th, Brooklyn Prospect High School (BPHS) witnessed a truly momentous occasion – College Decision Day for the graduating Class of 2024! The energy in the gym was electric as 140 seniors proudly walked across the stage, one by one, revealing their college choices to a cheering audience of family, friends, and teachers. This year’s ceremony…