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On May 26th and May 29th, students in Martin Van Buren High School’s media program had the opportunity to learn from professionals connected to National Geographic and Disney+. The special presentations focused on storytelling, journalism, documentary production, and careers in the media industry. The events gave students valuable insight into how professional media projects are developed and shared with audiences around the world. During the presentations, MVB students met w

On May 20th, 2026, Martin Van Buren High School's media students welcomed Adobe representative Chiara Geremia, a Senior Customer Success Manager, for a special presentation about creative technology and careers in the media industry. Geremia first connected with Ms. Choriatis after attending the NYCPS Film Festival, where Martin Van Buren media students showcased their work. Impressed by the quality of the program and the students' creativity, she decided to visit the school

On May 18th, 2026, Martin Van Buren High School media students visited St. John’s University for an educational experience focused on media, communication, and creative production. The trip provided students with the opportunity to explore a college campus, learn about higher education opportunities, and gain firsthand experience with professional media equipment and facilities. During the visit, students toured the St. John’s campus and walked through several academic buildi

On April 24th, 2026, Martin Van Buren High School students attended the Youth Empowerment Conference at Queens College, an event focused on leadership, motivation, student voice, and future opportunities. MVB Media students and Student Government members participated in the trip, joining students from schools across Queens for a day of workshops, performances, and career-focused learning experiences. The conference opened with musical and dance performances from several Queen

On April 15th, 2026, Martin Van Buren High School held its annual Field Day, a full-day school event where students from all grade levels competed in a variety of outdoor and gym-based activities. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors were divided into teams and competed against one another in games designed to promote teamwork, coordination, and school spirit. The event took place throughout the school day and created a competitive yet supportive atmosphere across the s

On March 30th, 2026, Martin Van Buren High School held its annual College Fair in the cafeteria after school, bringing together students, families, and members of the wider school community, including B-Tech students, for an in-depth look at post-secondary opportunities. The event, organized by Ms. Stamberg, featured over 150 colleges and universities and welcomed more than 500 attendees throughout the afternoon. The cafeteria was transformed into a large exhibition space, wi

On March 25th, 2026, Martin Van Buren High School media students participated in the New York City Public Schools Film Festival, an annual citywide event that highlights student-created films from schools across the five boroughs. The festival featured a wide range of student work, including short films, documentaries, animations, and experimental media, celebrating creativity and storytelling across NYC public schools. MVB media classes submitted over 10 projects to the fest

On March 22nd, 2026, Martin Van Buren High School hosted its annual Career Day, an event designed to expose students to a wide range of professional pathways. Throughout the school day, guest speakers from various industries visited classrooms to share information about their careers and personal experiences. Students had the opportunity to learn about fields such as healthcare, law enforcement, education, business, media, and the arts. The goal of the event was to help stude

On March 9th, 2026, Martin Van Buren High School welcomed guest speaker Tom Suozzi, who visited the school to speak with students about leadership, public service, and civic engagement. The event, held during the school day, brought together students from multiple grade levels for an opportunity to hear directly from a member of Congress. During his visit, Suozzi shared insights about his role in government and explained how decisions made at the federal level can directly im

Our school recently celebrated our principal’s birthday. Students and teachers wished her a happy birthday and showed appreciation for everything she has done for this school. Our principal works hard to support students, teachers, and the whole school community. She helps create a positive and safe learning environment for everyone. We are grateful for her leadership and dedication. We wish her a happy birthday and many more successful years ahead.

Starting from Sunday night, February 22 into Monday, February 23, 2026, a snow blizzard struck multiple places, causing NYC public schools to be closed with no remote learning. This snow storm caused worldwide closures including travel bans, power outages, and closed schools. This blizzard was very unexpected and had caused an abrupt change in many schedules. The storm created 2 feet of snow in many areas with some areas reaching 2.5+ feet. The last snow day before Monday, Fe

Starting on January 27th, in celebration of New York City’s Respect for All Week, Ms. Choriatis’s Multimedia Journalism classes started on the creation of Public Service Announcements. For the PSAs, students created films focused on the themes of Respect for All week. These project topics included Celebrating Kindness/Be an Ally, Anti-Bullying/Cyberbullying, Respect for Diversity, Disability, Religious Acceptance, Racial Diversity, Gender Identity, and Sexual Orientation, LGB

On February 6, 2026, at 5:00 pm, Martin Van Buren held a Valentine's dance in the gym for anyone to attend! The theme was based on the usual valentines colors, red, pink, and white. Students dressed up in those colors to embrace the valentines spirit! In this event, they served food like cupcakes, bread, soda, and water to keep students satisfied and full. Even at the end of the event, students left happy no matter if they had a valentine or not. This dance helped spread love

On February 7, 2026, the freshman class at Martin Van Buren High School was rewarded with a trip to United Skates of America in Seaford, NY after earning the highest attendance rate in the school. The class achieved recognition by constantly showing up and demonstrating responsibility. As a result of their effort and commitment, administrators organized the skating trip as a celebration of their accomplishment. The event served as both a reward and encouragement for maintaini

Clubs and sports play an important role in the student experience at MVB by giving students opportunities beyond the classroom. Many students choose to participate in activities that match their interests, whether they enjoy athletics, creativity, leadership, or teamwork. These programs help make school more engaging and enjoyable for students. Being involved also allows students to feel more connected to the school community. Participating in clubs and sports at MVB helps st

Martin Van Buren High School is excited to tell you about a cool trip for students! An 8 day tour to Amsterdam and Paris! This trip will happen in April 2026, during Tulip Season, which means beautiful flowers everywhere. EF tours, a company that organized school trips. The goal is for students to learn about other cultures, history, places, and to have a lot of fun! The trip will visit two amazing cities. Students will see the canals and old places in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

With examinations coming up, last-minute study sessions, and a huge heap of work, it’s easy to lose yourself in the chaos and drift away from things that matter most. Managing the time for selfcare isn’t easy, but it definitely is possible. While studying, it’s important to keep these tips in mind. Stop procrastinating. While this feels harder than it seems, it’s time to suck it up because it’ll definitely save you in the long run. Procrastination breeds unaccountability

On 16 January 2026, the author Malaka Gharib came to MVB High through Zoom to talk about her book, ‘I Was Their American Dream: A Graphic Memoir.’ The book ‘I Was Their American Dream: A Graphic Memoir' is about Malaka Gharib, the author, and her life growing up as an Egyptian-Filipino American. The story is about her struggle to fit in, balance her family’s cultures, and understand her identity while living in the United States. It takes place over different times in her lif

Due to the pandemic, social media skyrocketed in popularity, specifically among the youth. With the internet becoming a necessity and a part of daily life for most during this time, the social media usage surged approximately 50% more than it did in circa 2010s. But how does this expansion of social media use affect how we perceive? With the internet becoming more normalized as the years go by, more people are using it as a tool of comfort. With many types of content to choos

Racism in school is completely unreasonable and unethical. School is a place of self growth and self discovery, but how is that possible when everyone is telling who you're supposed to be based on your race. The unoriginal names down the hall, the weird nicknames that you don't understand or the “funny” jokes that you hear everyone laugh at. As a school, as a community, as people, we shouldn't make close-minded comments on a topic we don't understand ourselves. In Newark Scho