Our Bronx Pride Summit and LGBTQ+ Liaison work is a historic celebration of the LGBTQ+ community born and cultivated in the Bronx.
We partner with Bronx LGBTQ+ trailblazers and non-profits to curate an experience for our students and staff allies that centers Joy and gives them a vision of success for their futures.
We are proud of our staff allies and their LGBTQ+ Youth Leaders who help make the event possible, and who help to celebrate LGBTQ+ identities and create inclusive environments in their home schools.
The work involves the development and cultivation of GSAs in schools across the Bronx, supported by key organizations and Bronx South high schools in Districts 7, 9, and 12.

• Centering Joy and envisioning future success for LGBTQ+ students and allies
• Celebrating LGBTQ+ identities and fostering inclusive school environments
• Recognizing and supporting staff allies alongside LGBTQ+ Youth Leaders
• Developing and strengthening GSAs (Gender & Sexuality Alliances) across Bronx schools
• Partner organizations: OSYD, Live Out Loud, PFLAG, Destination Tomorrow, BAAD!
• Collaboration with Bronx South high schools in Districts 7, 9, and 12

Our My Sister’s Keeper theme for this year was, “Beyond Books: Teen Mental Health.” Our work was centered on equipping our girls with the tools, language, and confidence to navigate the emotional challenges they face each day. Through honest conversations, shared stories, and meaningful moments of sisterhood, we’ve worked to break stigmas, build resilience, and promote self-care.
Our end of year culminating event today was no different. Our keynote speaker, Flavia Puello Perdomo, NYCPS Chief of Schools for Community Supports & Wellness spoke to the girls of the importance of their own story and how impactful it can be on one’s mental health. In addition, our partners from The Child Mind Institute and the Office of School Mental Health presented on True to You: Exploring Values & Beliefs as it Relates to Mental Health and Teen Dating Violence, respectively. Our time together concluded with school presentations on various topics that addressed mental health. The summit honored and celebrated the strength, courage, and beauty of every girl in our circle. 

The Bronx North District is proud to host its first annual “The Bronx Has Talent Arts Showcase,” a dynamic celebration of student creativity.This event unites young artists from across the district to display their skills in visual arts, vocal performance, instrumental music, and dance.It offers a vibrant opportunity for our district team, school leaders, parents, and community members to support student achievement through the arts.Through performances and exhibits that reflect passion, dedication, and cultural diversity, we reaffirm our commitment to arts education as essential to nurturing creativity and lifelong learning.

• Showcase of visual arts, vocal performances, instrumental music, and dance
• Celebration of student passion, dedication, and hard work
• Opportunity for district staff, school leaders, parents, and the community to come together
• Emphasis on the importance of arts education in building creativity, self-confidence, and lifelong learning
• Invitation to all to be inspired and honor the future artists, musicians, and performers of our community

Pops with a Purpose is a new initiative coordinated by Bronx North High School Districts 8, 10, and 11 to strengthen community and connection among fathers and male caregivers of high school students. The group provides a welcoming space where men can come together to share experiences, support one another, and celebrate the important role they play in their children's lives. Through regular meetings, members will have access to valuable community resources, parenting workshops, and open discussions about the challenges and successes of raising teenagers. Pops with a Purpose will focus on building positive parenting techniques and strategies to foster strong, healthy relationships at home. The group will also explore ways for fathers to stay actively engaged in their children’s academic and personal development. By creating a network of support, we aim to empower dads to be present, connected, and informed. Together, we will build a community where every father knows he matters.

• Collaboration across Bronx North High School Districts 8, 10, and 11
• Regular meetings featuring community resources and expert-led parenting workshops
• Open forums for sharing challenges, successes, and best practices
• Emphasis on building strong, healthy relationships at home
• Strategies for fathers to stay actively involved in their children’s education and personal growth
• Creation of a supportive network to empower and affirm the importance of fatherhood