❄️ Winter Wonderland at AFBHS ❄️
We’re closing out the week with a festive, fun-filled day for our scholars! 🎉 During Periods 4 & 5, scholars will enjoy classroom-based winter games, cookie decorating, and snacks — plus time to vote for the Homecoming Royal Court 👑
🗳️ Voting takes place during Period 5
You can also vote now using the link in our bio!
🎉 Pep Rally during Period 6
Scholars will transition directly to the gym following a staggered floor schedule, and Homecoming Royal Court winners will be announced!
Let’s keep our classrooms and shared spaces clean as we head into break and celebrate together as a community. 💙💛
#AFBHS #WinterWonderland #Homecoming2025 #PantherPride #PepRally #SchoolSpirit
📘 The 2025–2026 School Day Schedule is here!
Take a moment to review the Monday–Thursday and Friday schedules to help your scholar arrive on time and be set up for a strong day of learning.
🕒 Entry: 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM
⏰ Tardy starting at 8:01 AM
🍽️ Breakfast is available in the cafetorium before classes begin
📅 Friday follows a shortened schedule with a 12:00 PM dismissal
Let’s work together to start the year with consistency, focus, and Panther pride.
#AFBrooklynHigh #PantherPride #BackToSchool #StudentSuccess #OnTimeEveryTime
Join us for an evening of live music as our Advanced Music students showcase their incredible talents at this year’s PULSE Concert! 🎹🥁🎸
📅 May 20, 2026
⏰ Doors Open: 5:30 PM
🎵 Concert Begins: 6:00 PM
📍 AFBHS Cafetorium
Featuring student soloists:
🎹 Keyboard
Josiah Jackson
Noah Metayer
Angel Martinez
Zachary Harvey
Fernando Palma
Jayden Hudson
Jay Melendez
Kamari Lindsay
🥁 Steelpan
Cameron Frederick
Ian Araya
Brandon Stewart
Zylon Coard-Ewen
Cianna Rowe
Samantha De La Cruz
🎸 Guitar
Ashlee Emanuel-Phillips
Alana Warren
Come out and support our talented Panthers as they share an unforgettable night of music and performance! 💙🐾
#AFBHS #PulseConcert #PantherPride #StudentMusicians #LiveMusic #BrooklynHigh
✨ THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY RECAP ✨💛
Yesterday, our Panthers focused on the power of kindness, empathy, and compassion as part of Mental Health Awareness Week 2026. 🫶🐾
A simple act of kindness can:
💭 Reduce stress
🤝 Strengthen relationships
💛 Help others feel seen and supported
🌟 Create a more positive community
Yesterday’s reminder was simple but powerful:
“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”
Thank you to everyone who chose kindness, showed empathy, checked in on a friend, or made someone smile yesterday. Small actions truly make a BIG impact. 💫
Let’s continue carrying that same energy of respect, care, and compassion with us every day. 💙
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ThoughtfulThursday #AFBHS #PantherPride #ChooseKindness #MentalHealthMatters #KindnessMatters
💙✨ WELLNESS WEDNESDAY ✨💙
Reminder, Panthers: you can’t pour from an empty cup. 🫶
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week 2026, today we are focusing on the importance of self-care and protecting your peace. 🌿
Self-care can look like:
🛌 Getting enough sleep
🥗 Eating nourishing meals
🏃 Moving your body
📚 Taking study breaks
🎵 Listening to music
💛 Spending time with people who support you
Today’s challenge:
✨ Drink more water
✨ Take a deep breath
✨ Step away from stress for a few minutes
✨ Do one thing that makes YOU feel good
Taking care of yourself is not selfish — it’s necessary. 💫
Panthers, your wellness matters and so do YOU. 🐾💙
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #WellnessWednesday #AFBHS #PantherPride #StudentWellness #SelfCareMatters #MentalHealthMatters
🎨✨ ART THERAPY TUESDAY ✨🎨
Create. Express. Heal. Grow. 💙
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week 2026, today we are highlighting the power of creativity and self-expression through art therapy.
Art can help us:
🫶 Manage emotions
💭 Reduce stress & anxiety
🌟 Build confidence
😊 Develop healthy coping skills
Reminder: you do NOT have to be an artist to express yourself. Sometimes doodling, painting, coloring, or creating can say the things words cannot. 🎨💛
Today’s challenge:
✨ Draw how you’re feeling
✨ Create without judging yourself
✨ Take 10 minutes to make something just for YOU
Panthers, your feelings matter and your creativity matters too. 💙🐾
#mentalhealthawarenessweek #createtocope #arttherapytuesday #mentalhealthmatters #afbhs
🏆💙💛 AF Cheer is taking the field and bringing the ENERGY!
Catch us at the Cheer Competition on May 16th, 2026 at Long Island University 📣✨
Come support the team, watch us perform, and show some love!
🎟️ Ticket link is in our bio, make sure to grab yours before they sell out!
#AFCheer #CheerCompetition #GoAF #CheerLife #HalftimeReady LongIslandUniversity AFathletics
🧠✨ MINDFULNESS MONDAY ✨🧠
Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 💙
Take a deep breath, Panthers. 💨🐾
This week we are focusing on mindfulness — being present, slowing down, and checking in with ourselves.
Mindfulness can help with:
💭 Stress management
🫶 Emotional regulation
📚 Focus & concentration
😊 Overall well-being
Today’s challenge:
✨ Pause for 60 seconds
✨ Take 3 deep breaths
✨ Notice how you feel in the moment
Need support or resources?
Check out today’s mindfulness videos, exercises, and wellness apps shared by our Counseling Team.
Apps to explore:
📱 Calm
📱 Headspace
📱 Insight Timer
Remember: taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your body. 💛
#peaceofmind #mindfulness #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MindfulnessMonday #AFBHS #PantherPride #StudentWellness #MentalHealthMatters
Mental Health Matters 💙✨
Join us for Mental Health Awareness Week at AFBHS from May 11–May 15!
Pull up during lunch (10:05–11:45) for daily activities with our Counseling Team 🧠💫
🧘🏽♀️ Mindfulness Monday
🎨 Art Therapy Tuesday
🌿 Wellness Wednesday
💭 Thoughtful Thursday
👕 Feel Good Friday (Favorite Color Dress Down!)
Take a moment for YOU. Check in, reset, and connect — you are not alone.
📍 Back of the cafetorium
📲 Follow along: @afbrooklynhigh
#MentalHealthAwareness #AFBHS #YouMatter #WellnessWeek #StudentWellbeing #Mindfulness #FeelGoodFriday #CareForYourself
Shoutouts to today’s 9th grade Beginning Dance students for participating in the 5th Annual Hip Hop Battle in legacy of Ms. Kim Elliott 🔥🏆
#socialdance #hiphop #afdance
