The Curtis Log

Instagram becomes essential to student protests
May 22, 2026
Zoe Osei-Tutu and Abigail Figueroa
In the wake of recent political developments, particularly President Trump’s targeting of immigrants, Staten Island students have turned to social media as a means...
Curtis protests ICE in walkout
March 4, 2026
Staff
The walkout started at the end of period 6 (12:47), almost as soon as the closing bell rang. Students swiftly made their way out of Curtis, resulting in a pile-up at Exit...
Dance Company welcomes alumni
February 27, 2026
Staff
The Alumni Dance Night is an annual event that works to sup- port the Erin Holtermann scholarship, created in the memory of one of Curtis’ most dedicated dance...
New principal hits the ground running
February 27, 2026
Angeline Collado, Editor-in-Chief
You might’ve seen him in the halls, classrooms, or even outside on campus. Curtis’ new principal, Mr. Nicholas Mele, has been making the rounds, introducing him-...

Haneen Twaiti, Writer • June 11, 2026

After months of hard work, Ms. Turner and her advanced journalism class held the first archive show Friday, May 15th. Students, alumni, teachers, and visitors had the opportunity...

Great cookies for a great price

Nashla Paulino, Writer • June 11, 2026

For two months now, Ava has been selling a variety of baked goods on the corner outside the gates of Curtis. As a baker for six years and a graduate from the New York Institute...

New jumbotron elevates the fan experience

Tyler Lee, Writer • June 11, 2026

Curtis is the first public high school on Staten Island to install a jumbotron. The jumbotron is located on the Hamilton Avenue side of the field. It faces the bleachers...

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Sports

Spring sports roundup

Staff • June 11, 2026

Coach Pillarella retires from tennis

Bernice Lee, Editor-in-Chief • June 11, 2026

Ms. Pillarella has been a coach for the boys varsity tennis team for nine years making the decision to step down this year. Two years prior, in 2024, she chose to retire from...

Archbold steps down

Tyler Lee and Daniel Neumann • June 11, 2026

Mr. Dwayne Archbold, assistant principal of student life and Curtis’ varsity basketball coach for the last 18 years, has recently stepped down. He began his coaching career...

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