John Adams HS

[John Adams HS @JAHS_SPARTANS]

🎓 Meet our Class of 2026 academic leaders! Congratulations to Valedictorian Shiloh S. Caleb and Salutatorian Laylah S. Gunraj for achieving the highest academic honors in their graduating class through outstanding dedication, leadership, and excellence. @Dr_JVanEss @NDwarka1

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The last instructional day of the 2025-2026 ended with a Senior bbq at noon, then a Caribbean Heritage celebration in our front yard. Students enjoyed great food, music and activities as they closed out the school year. Beautiful way to say, job well done. @Dr_JVanEss @NDwarka1

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Today we honored the first cohort of high school students in NYS that obtained a certificate for 911 dispatcher. JAHS is the only high school in NY State with such a program. Here’s looking to a bright future for our students. QSHS and Spartan 💪 always. @Dr_JVanEss @NDwarka1

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On Wednesday, June 10th, 2026 JAHS celebrated students graduating with distinction at their Senior Awards night. More than a third of our graduating class have received awards, or various distinctions proving this class is Spartan and QSHS 💪. @Dr_JVanEss @NDwarka1 @QSHSDISTRICT

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On Thursday, June 11, 2026 JAHS celebrated students from the class of 2026 who have obtained the Seal of Biliteracy with one student having obtained the seal for triliteracy. Each year JAHS graduates more students with this distinction than the state average.@Dr_JVanEss @NDwarka1

[John Adams HS @JAHS_SPARTANS]

On Tuesday, June 2, 2026 JAHS celebrated the Class of 2026 with a wonderful Prom celebration. Congratulations to all the graduates of the Class of 2026. We are confident, you will represent the Spartans well where ever you go. @Dr_JVanEss @NDwarka1 @QSHSDISTRICT

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On Saturday, May 30, 2026 JAHS welcomed over 400 families for our annual Pioneers Family Fun day celebration. It was great seeing our families connect with their child’s teachers for a fun day of activities and great food. @Dr_JVanEss @NDwarka1 @QSHSDISTRICT

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JAHS celebrated its first annual Principal’s Honor Roll Gala. The top students, per grade, per SLC enjoyed a great evening of food, music and being in community. Over 200 students were treated to an amazing evening beginning a new Spartan tradition. QSHS💪 @Dr_JVanEss @NDwarka1

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Beautiful morning at John Adams HS as NYS Senator Addabbo honored our award winning Robotics team with NYS State Senate citations. Senator Addabbo is a strong partner and friend to the Spartan community. @Dr_JVanEss @NDwarka1 @SenJoeAddabbo @QSHSDISTRICT

[John Adams HS @JAHS_SPARTANS]

Today at JAHS, students and staff watched an amazing theatrical performance from our students entitled, Moonwalk. It’s such a delight seeing the talents of our Spartans. Always raising the bar, always Queens South 💪. @Dr_JVanEss @NDwarka1 @QSHSDISTRICT

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Happy Teacher Appreciation week to the amazing educators of John Adams HS from our Superintendent Dr. Van Ess. Thank you for all you do every period, every day. Spartan 💪. @NDwarka1 @Dr_JVanEss @QSHSDISTRICT

[John Adams HS @JAHS_SPARTANS]

A truly blessed day at John Adams HS as the community surprised Principal Cubero for National Principal Appreciation Day. John Adams is a special place, filled with a community with a big heart. Queens South and Spartan 💪 always. @Dr_JVanEss @NDwarka1 @QSHSDISTRICT

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The NYC Public Schools Arts Office honored several John Adams HS artists last night at the 2026 Borough Arts Festival at the Queens Museum. Congratulations to all of the students who showcased their work this year and our amazing Art teachers. @QSHSDISTRICT @Dr_JVanEss @NDwarka1

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Today the JAHS community celebrated Bring your child to work day. The baby Spartans mingled with the Spartans in what was an amazing day of learning, fun and community. We are Queens South 💪 and Spartan proud. @Dr_JVanEss @NDwarka1 @QSHSDISTRICT

[John Adams HS @JAHS_SPARTANS]

Our MechaSpartans Robotics Team competed at the NYC FRC Regional Competition at the Fort Washington Armory. JAHS ended the competition in 2nd place. CONGRATS to our Spartan Robotic team. We are now competing I Albany with a shot at advancing to nationals. @NDwarka1 @Dr_JVanEss

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JAHS students preparing for June participating in the @QSHSDISTRICT mock English Regents exam. Preparing our students to ace their Regents exams and obtain the skills for their post secondary success. Spartan strong 💪 always! @NDwarka1 @Dr_JVanEss

[John Adams HS @JAHS_SPARTANS]

John Adams HS received the School of Distinction award for creating a thriving school culture and climate today by the NYC DOE OSYD for the 2025-2026. John Adams was the only high school in Queens to receive this distinction. @Dr_JVanEss @NDwarka1 @QSHSDISTRICT

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Thankful for the support of NYS Senator Addabbo who has been a true partner to the John Adams HS community. Today he sponsored a workshop for our students regarding the dangers of gambling. @Dr_JVanEss @NDwarka1 @QSHSDISTRICT @SenJoeAddabbo

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John Adams HS hosted a Career Fair today where students were able to speak with industry leaders and partners representing the different pathways represented in our school and other career paths. Students had an amazing time of learning and networking. @Dr_JVanEss