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   “Central” to the educational philosophy of Yeshiva University High School for Girls is the commitment to educate the whole student, recognizing each girl’s interests, strengths, and unique contributions to the school community. At the recent annual Club Fair, students had the…

Central students have a lot on their plates, which makes them even more exceptional for participating in a range of meaningful chesed programs and activities. In keeping with this year’s G.O. theme of “time travel,” the Chesed Committee has implemented a “time” theme as well, reminding us that…

The beginning of a school year is a time of transition, and never more so than for our freshmen. Key to our program is the belief that each student should feel embraced and celebrated, and Freshman Retreat presents the perfect moment to demonstrate that philosophy to our newest Central family…

There’s always something new happening at Central, with new courses, initiatives, and activities introduced and developed on a yearly basis. As our school continues to grow, we are always looking for ways to improve and enhance our school building to accommodate the needs of our student body and…

One of the hallmarks of a Central education is the opportunity to participate in our one-of-a-kind Science Institute, an innovative program that immerses students in hands-on laboratory activities and guides them through a series of professional laboratory and medical research experiences. Through…

As part of our Central Service Initiative (CSI), our seniors spent a full Monday reaching out to those in need and making a difference. Mrs. Jackie Welkowitz's Homeroom visited the Margaret Teitz Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center for some crafting, singing, dancing, and playing…

The freshmen are nearing the end of their first year of high school, right in time to lend some guidance to the next crop of incoming Central students! The Class of 2020 was welcomed to our building last Sunday for a lively "Freshmen Fair" to introduce them to our school and to each other…

This week’s back-to-back occasions of Yom HaZikaron and Yom Ha’Atzmaut brought our ever-present connections with Medinat Yisrael to the forefront of our minds. On Wednesday, we were fortunate to host two veterans of who have helped to defend the State of Israel: Sgt. Sidney Rabinovich, grandfather…

This past week, students in the Yeshiva University High School for Girls ACE (Architecture, Construction, and Engineering) chapter were fortunate to gain a global perspective on these cutting-edge fields on a visit to the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). Our students comprise the only all…

We are consistently impressed with the drive, professionalism, and fierce curiosity demonstrated by our Science Institute students. We are so proud of Bonnie Mendelson (‘16) on the wonderful achievement of winning the Material Science award and placing third in the New York City Science Math and…