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Your gift to Hunter affects every student and every teacher every day. Your donation helps finance academic initiatives, attract and retain an outstanding faculty as well as a diverse and talented student body, and sustain the excellence of HCHS programs.View the HCHSAA Gift Acceptance Policy.
The Hunter College High School Alumnae/i Association (HCHSAA) is a 501©(3) organization, and all gifts made to the HCHSAA are tax-deductible.
Annual Fund
Programming Fund
Reunion Fund
Brooklyn BBQ
We are filled with gratitude for Maria Cardona Wright ’90 and Ian Wright ’90, who graciously opened their Brooklyn backyard on May 4th for the second annual Alumnae/i BBQ. The Wright family's generosity provided a warm and inviting space for fellowship, allowing...
Women in Film and Television
The HCHSAA hosted a virtual panel discussion titled Women In Film & Television: Their Challenges, Successes & Message to the Next Generation. Esteemed industry leaders shared their personal journeys, discussed triumphs and unique challenges they faced on their...
Evening of Thanks
HCHSAA hosted a special Evening of Thanks to honor alums who have generously donated above a certain threshold to the organization. The event took place at the Asia Museum in NYC, where attendees were treated to delectable bites, cocktails, and live music performed by...
Young Alumnae/i Rooftop Reception
The HCHSAA Young Alum Summer Rooftop Event took place at The Equitable Building in NYC, brought together young alums from the classes of 2012 to 2022 for a memorable evening. Set against the backdrop of a stunning sunset, attendees enjoyed a delightful array of food,...
The Alumnae/i Association’s virtual Townhall Q&A Meeting
Attention, all members! The Alumnae/i Association's virtual Townhall Q&A Meeting will be held on September 30, 2024 from 6 - 7:30pm ET. The board will address some of the questions you posed during our Annual Meeting and also take on new questions you might have....
Performance by the Whiffenpoofs of Yale
The Yale Whiffenpoofs, a prestigious and historic acapella group founded in 1909, brought their unparalleled vocal talents to the heart of Hunter College High School. Their performance featured a diverse repertoire, ranging from classic jazz standards to contemporary...
Shop the HCHSAA Marketplace!
New #HCHSAA merchandise is now available for purchase. Visit https://hchsaa.org/marketplace/ to order!
A Fireside Chat with Alum Chris Hayes at the 2023 HCHSAA Reunion
Speaking on Work in Media, NY Times Bestseller "Twilight of the Elites," Time at Hunter College High School, and Diversity https://youtu.be/1G0EXsIsf34 New York, NY – The Hunter College High School Alumni Association (HCHSAA) kicked off their milestone 2023...
Recounting the Remarkable Moments of the Chicago Alumnae/i Reception
To our wonderful alumni, thank you for joining us at the reception and making it a memorable event! It was fantastic to catch up, reminisce, and forge new connections. We appreciate your ongoing support.In collaboration with the HCHSAA, thank you to Lisa Siegmann, the...
See You on the Rooftop
HCHSAA cordially invites all young alumnae/i in the NYC Tri-States to our first annual Young Alum Summer Rooftop Bash on Thursday, July 13,
6:30pm – 8:30pm at
120 Broadway, 40th Floor, New York, NY 10271
Hunter College High School current needs
Technology Items
✅ Student Chromebook Class Sets: A class set (30) of Chromebooks can be used for in-class writing and basic online search use. They are also used for AP Exam and other standardized online testing needs.
✅ Student Laptops Carts: A cart has 30 laptops and serves as a charging station and can be moved to each room needed, as needed; some depts (esp Science) require full laptops capacity.
Program Support
✅ Continuation of last year’s curriculum pilot program—Strother Fellows. Last spring 5 HS teachers applied for, and received fellowship funding, to co-partner with the Strother School of Radical Attention to study how to create attention-centered practices in the classroom and to share these curricula with other HCHS and other interested teachers through the Strother School.
Stipend to fund expansion of the HCHS FIRST Robotics program which is done in partnership with its corporate sponsor, Alliance Bernstein. AB has built a new student robotics lab in its new corporate headquarters in Hudson Yards. If HCHS can provide an additional mentor, we will be able to expand the number of students using the lab during the season and to provide middle school student access and activities in the fall.
Diversity Initiatives
✅ Payment of Marketing Outreach for HCHS entrance exam (direct marketing thru Daily
News to targeted geographic communities, parents of school age children)
✅ Funding for DEI consultants to support work of CS Admissions diversity work
✅ Funding support for struggling students (tutoring, additional counseling programs for 1 stgeneration students)
✅ College Trip for Fee waiver students (HCHSAA has funded this for several years). Costs have increased for this 3-day trip, with 3-4 College visits (hotels, bus, meals,chaperones).