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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

From January 9–11, MVB seniors attended their annual senior trip to the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania, staying at Split Rock Resort. The trip gave seniors an opportunity to relax and celebrate their final year of high school together. Students traveled with chaperones and participated in activities offered by the resort throughout the three-day stay. One of the highlights of the trip was access to the indoor waterpark and swimming pool, which many students enjoyed during t

From January 9th to 11th, the senior class of Martin Van Buren High School went on their annual senior trip to Split Rock Resort in the Poconos. This trip provided a much-needed break and a chance for the graduating class to bond before the final stretch of their high school journey. The resort offered many activities, ensuring there was something for everyone to enjoy. Upon arrival, students quickly settled into their outfits and rooms and began exploring the resort's amenit

From January 9–11, MVB seniors attended their annual senior trip to the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania, staying at Split Rock Resort. The trip gave seniors an opportunity to relax and celebrate their final year of high school together. Students traveled with chaperones and participated in activities offered by the resort throughout the three-day stay. One of the highlights of the trip was access to the indoor waterpark and swimming pool, which many students enjoyed during t

As of the 2025 school year, Martin Van Buren had started a phone ban. They ordered students to lock their phones in a "Yondr pouch.” Many students were very upset about this because they could not use their phone during school hours. In my opinion I think that the phone ban is not necessary because students need their phone. This is because in case of an emergency, they would need to contact someone. A phone would be very useful during those times. Although, I consider that

AI is a computer system that mimics human intelligence to learn, solve problems, and make decisions. Loads of people use it on a daily basis without knowing the dangers of it. Many students turn to AI when they don’t know how to solve something, or if they’re too lazy to even try. I think that this is a huge problem because not only is it holding students from their true potential, it is also very harmful to the environment. AI uses massive energy and water consumption that

Regents Week is right around the corner at Martin Van Buren High School, and the countdown has officially begun! The week promises to bring a mix of nervous energy, last-minute cramming, and plenty of opportunities to prove what you've learned over the past year. For many students, this is the time to shine and show off all the hard work they’ve put in. For those who might need to retake some exams or make up missed tests, don’t stress! This is your chance to redeem yourself

Being on the soccer team made me want to discipline myself and train better to be the best. It was a good experience for me, and even though I sometimes wanted to give up, I still had fun. This was my first year as a soccer player, and I played midfielder, which meant I had to stay active during games. One of the hardest parts for me was passing the ball and kicking to my teammates, especially during fast plays, but it pushed me to focus more and improve. Even though some gam

The school year is about to end and everybody just wants to relax but at MVB, theres hard work and perseverance to be done because January is finals month which means there’s regents, tests, and exams. This means that students at MVB have to study and pay a lot of attention in class to pass these regents, exams, and finals. These exams are really important because students will need these regents to be able to pass high school. Not all students take them just the grades

On January 20 - 23 Tuesday through Friday, Martin Van Buren and other NY public schools are conducting its annual regents week. An event in which through the whole week no regular classes will take place and the school building will only be used for the specialized tests given by the state. The event will last the whole week with it following after Martin Luther King day and will begin around 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. After the regents are finished students are allowed to leave the