Our district is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our schools, educators, and leaders who demonstrate excellence in education. The Distinguished School page highlights prestigious awards, honors, and recognitions that showcase our commitment to academic success, innovation, and community impact. From state and national accolades to individual leadership awards, we recognize those who go above and beyond to inspire and empower our students.
The first time in eight years, Bronx Science has won the 2025 Moot Court championships. After four grueling rounds and competing against nine schools, the Bronx Science Moot Court team has learned that practice really can make perfect.
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Veronica Cheeseboro is an active dancer, educator, and choreographer. She is a full-time high school dance teacher in the Bronx and has led the program for six years. She also coaches the step team and dance club at her current high school. Her dance program also partners with Ailey Arts in Education, Merce Cunningham Trust, and Ballet Hispanico Community Arts Partnership. She also has attained some leadership roles within her educational journey. She has hosted multiple intervisitations and has facilitated multiple city-wide professional development workshops in hip hop dance for the OASP, Rutgers University, and Broadway Dance Center. In her career, she aspires to teach, perform, and choreograph simultaneously within the professional realm.
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Fordham High School for the Arts (FHSA), established in 2002, is a vibrant learning community that excels in nurturing both artistic talent and academic achievement. What truly sets Fordham High School for the Arts apart is its exceptional team of educators who elevate student voice and engage in extensive professional development focused on leveraging research-based instructional practices to cultivate a learning environment responsive to the needs of the student body.
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CeCe has been the captain of the flag football team since she was a freshman. Bronx Science senior CeCe Beauchamp was named an NFL Latino Youth Honors finalist, representing the Jets and earning $5,000 in college grants. A proud Puerto Rican and three-sport captain, CeCe leads in tennis, basketball, and flag football—where she’s thrown 45 touchdowns in three seasons. Off the field, she’s senior council president, holds a 4.0 GPA, and is Yale-bound. She recently attended the Super Bowl with her dad, saying, “I got to make his dream come true and share that moment with him.
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Anna Hsu and Tasmina Maysha, juniors at the Bronx High School of Science, were named regional winners in the 33rd annual ExploraVision science competition for their innovative project, “StabilEyes.” This smart contact lens aims to treat nystagmus—a condition causing involuntary eye movements—by utilizing piezoelectric materials that convert the eye’s motion into electrical energy to stabilize vision. The duo dedicated their winter break to developing this concept, focusing on creating an accessible and sustainable solution. Their success propels them to the national finals in June, where they will present a prototype and website for “StabilEyes” .
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The Bronx Science varsity boys cross country team capped off a stellar season by winning the PSAL City Championship for the first time since 2019, despite late-season injuries. With standout performances—including Ben Berman winning the individual city title—the team placed all seven runners in the top 30, led by personal bests across the board. Their historic average time of 16:46 was the best in school history and secured a top-10 state ranking, setting the stage for continued dominance even as they graduate key seniors.
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