Jamaica High School’s closing culminated nearly three years of ups and downs for the historical campus.
Category: Education
Loss of Jamaica High peeves pols
Politicians from across the borough had a lot to say against the city after it ordered the shutdown of Jamaica High School.
UFT sues city over planned school closings
The city’s teacher’s union claims the Dept. of Ed. violated state laws when it ordered the shutdown of Jamaica High and 18 other schools. Now they will be taking the DOE to court.
Jamaica high, two Queens schools to close
Despite numerous protests from parents students and others, the city has ordered that the historic Jamaica High School be shut down.
Ozone Pk. principal fired for sexual misconduct: DOI
A Queens principal lost his job after the city discovered he was soliciting sex from his students.
Community rallies for Jamaica High
The fight to save a historical Queens school continues.
Jamaica High pegged for closure
News from the city that it was going to close Jamaica High School did not sit well with students and Queens leaders.
Preschool hosts fire safety following boy’s death
Mekhi Fingal’s death over the summer was a tragic loss. The day care center where he studied at decided to give his fellow toddlers a lesson to prevent a similar tragedy.