The full Season 2026 cast is officially trending!
From #10 to #1, these ten Falcons have shown us what’s possible when you dream big and work hard. Congratulations once again to our Valedictorian Alluka Hargro, our Salutatorian Madeline Wolfson, and the entire Top 10 for their incredible achievements.
The finale is here, but their legacies are just beginning.
From #10 to #1, these ten Falcons have shown us what’s possible when you dream big and work hard. Congratulations once again to our Valedictorian Alluka Hargro, our Salutatorian Madeline Wolfson, and the entire Top 10 for their incredible achievements.
The finale is here, but their legacies are just beginning.
Today in history: Mary Eliza Mahoney
As the first licensed Black professional nurse in the U.S., Mary Eliza Mahoney knew that "firsts" are only meaningful if they open the door for others. She dedicated her life to building a seat at the table for everyone.
Our students at Health Sciences Charter School are walking the path she paved every time they step into a classroom. We are so proud of the legacy you are continuing.
Who is inspired by the "Mother of Nursing" today?
#HealthSciencesCharterSchool #BleedBlue #BigHealth #RepresentationMatters #HeritageOfHealing
As the first licensed Black professional nurse in the U.S., Mary Eliza Mahoney knew that "firsts" are only meaningful if they open the door for others. She dedicated her life to building a seat at the table for everyone.
Our students at Health Sciences Charter School are walking the path she paved every time they step into a classroom. We are so proud of the legacy you are continuing.
Who is inspired by the "Mother of Nursing" today?
#HealthSciencesCharterSchool #BleedBlue #BigHealth #RepresentationMatters #HeritageOfHealing
The moment you've been waiting for is finally here. The leaderboard is complete, and the top spot is officially claimed. Introducing the #1 ranked senior and the Class of 2026 Valedictorian: Alluka Hargro!!
Alluka, reaching the summit as our Valedictorian is a monumental achievement that reflects years of brilliance, grit, and academic mastery. Your commitment to excellence has set the gold standard at Health Sciences, and we are incredibly proud to see you take your place at the top of the class. Congratulations on this historic honor, Alluka—keep soaring, because the world is ready for your next chapter!
The Top 10 is officially live! Check back tomorrow for our full Class of 2026 "Season Recap" featuring the entire group.
Alluka, reaching the summit as our Valedictorian is a monumental achievement that reflects years of brilliance, grit, and academic mastery. Your commitment to excellence has set the gold standard at Health Sciences, and we are incredibly proud to see you take your place at the top of the class. Congratulations on this historic honor, Alluka—keep soaring, because the world is ready for your next chapter!
The Top 10 is officially live! Check back tomorrow for our full Class of 2026 "Season Recap" featuring the entire group.
The Season Finale is almost here, and the stakes have never been higher! Silver looks good on the Class of 2026. Today, we are honored to introduce our #2 ranked senior: Madeline Wolfson!
Madeline, a huge congratulations on being named the Salutatorian for the Class of 2026! Your academic journey has been nothing short of legendary. We are so incredibly proud of your brilliance, your focus, and the heart you bring to everything you do. Keep soaring, Madeline—we are all standing and cheering for you!
Madeline, a huge congratulations on being named the Salutatorian for the Class of 2026! Your academic journey has been nothing short of legendary. We are so incredibly proud of your brilliance, your focus, and the heart you bring to everything you do. Keep soaring, Madeline—we are all standing and cheering for you!
Help us celebrate our #3 ranked senior, Joseph Ball!
Joseph, your spot on the podium is well-deserved! Your dedication to your craft and your Big Health pride make you a standout member of the Class of 2026. Congratulations on this incredible achievement - we are all so proud of the person and scholar you've become!
The Finale is almost here. Check back tomorrow for the #2 reveal!
Joseph, your spot on the podium is well-deserved! Your dedication to your craft and your Big Health pride make you a standout member of the Class of 2026. Congratulations on this incredible achievement - we are all so proud of the person and scholar you've become!
The Finale is almost here. Check back tomorrow for the #2 reveal!
Congratulations to our very first phlebotomy training course students! They are now nationally certified and recognized Phlebotomists. Led by alumna Aniya Bryant, who is paving the way for future success, our next course begins May 18th at Healthway. We are so grateful for the support of this program, which creates vital career opportunities for our alumni and the community.
We’ve reached the "Final Four" of our Class of 2026 leaderboard. Today, we’re celebrating #4: Tyliq Moss!
Huge congrats to Tyliq! Your commitment to excellence has been a highlight of the season at Health Sciences. Your Big Health family is so proud of your achievements and the leadership you bring to our school. We can’t wait to see your next big "release"!
Only 3 spots remain on our Top 10 list - check back tomorrow as we reveal our bronze medalist!
Huge congrats to Tyliq! Your commitment to excellence has been a highlight of the season at Health Sciences. Your Big Health family is so proud of your achievements and the leadership you bring to our school. We can’t wait to see your next big "release"!
Only 3 spots remain on our Top 10 list - check back tomorrow as we reveal our bronze medalist!
Are you looking for a high school that provides real-world skills and a head start on college?
Health Sciences Charter School is hosting an Open House on May 7th! Stop by between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM to meet our instructors, see our student showcases, and learn how we prepare students for high-level careers in health sciences.
1140 Ellicott St. Buffalo, NY 716-888-4080 for more info.
The countdown just hit a major milestone! We are officially in the Top 5. Coming in at #5 for the Class of 2026 is Denaija Baker!
Denaija, your hard work and persistence have earned you a premier spot on this list! We are so incredibly proud of the focus you bring to your academics and the way you represent our school. You’ve truly shown what it means to soar as a Falcon. Keep reaching for the top!
The competition is high and the talent is real. Don't miss tomorrow's big #4 reveal!
Denaija, your hard work and persistence have earned you a premier spot on this list! We are so incredibly proud of the focus you bring to your academics and the way you represent our school. You’ve truly shown what it means to soar as a Falcon. Keep reaching for the top!
The competition is high and the talent is real. Don't miss tomorrow's big #4 reveal!
The countdown is heating up! Coming in at #6 in the Class of 2026 is Joel Ball!
Joel, your climb to the Top 10 is a testament to your focus and drive. We are incredibly proud of the way you represent the Falcons and the dedication you bring to your studies every single day. Keep soaring, Joel—the best is yet to come!
We’re officially moving into the Top 5 tomorrow. Who do you think is taking the next spot on the leaderboard?
Joel, your climb to the Top 10 is a testament to your focus and drive. We are incredibly proud of the way you represent the Falcons and the dedication you bring to your studies every single day. Keep soaring, Joel—the best is yet to come!
We’re officially moving into the Top 5 tomorrow. Who do you think is taking the next spot on the leaderboard?
You’re invited! Join Health Sciences Charter School for our Open House on May 7th from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
Come see our CTE programs in action, learn about dual enrollment, and tour our campus at 1140 Ellicott St.
Questions? Call 716-888-4080. See you there!
Next up on the leaderboard - help us celebrate our #7 ranked senior, Nahsaan Young!
Huge congrats to Nas! Your journey through Health Sciences has been defined by grit and academic brilliance. We are so proud of the leader you've become and the legacy you're building here. Keep soaring, Nas—the future is yours!
We're checking off the list one day at a time. Check back tomorrow to see who made it in at #6!
Join us at Health Sciences Charter School for our upcoming Open House! Whether you're interested in hands-on CTE programs or want to see how our students are gaining industry-ready skills, this is the perfect time to explore what makes our community unique.
What’s happening:
Explore our innovative programming
See real-world applications of student learning
Take a school tour (available upon request!)
Learn about Dual Enrollment opportunities
When: May 7th | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: 1140 Ellicott St., Buffalo, NY 14209
Have questions? Give us a call at 716-888-4080.
What’s happening:
Explore our innovative programming
See real-world applications of student learning
Take a school tour (available upon request!)
Learn about Dual Enrollment opportunities
When: May 7th | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: 1140 Ellicott St., Buffalo, NY 14209
Have questions? Give us a call at 716-888-4080.
New Drop! Meet our #8 ranked senior: Chasity Alvarado!
Huge congratulations to Chasity! Watching your journey at Health Sciences has been a highlight for us all. Your commitment to excellence is inspiring, and we couldn't be more proud to have you representing the Class of 2026. The best is yet to come!
We're revealing a new senior every day on our way to #1. Who do you think will be trending at #7 tomorrow?
Huge congratulations to Chasity! Watching your journey at Health Sciences has been a highlight for us all. Your commitment to excellence is inspiring, and we couldn't be more proud to have you representing the Class of 2026. The best is yet to come!
We're revealing a new senior every day on our way to #1. Who do you think will be trending at #7 tomorrow?
The countdown continues! Coming in at #9 in the Class of 2026 is Amir Moye!
Amir, your commitment to excellence is what being a student at Health Sciences is all about. We are incredibly proud of your success and the example you set for your peers. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!
We're still just getting started - check back tomorrow to see who came in at #8!
Amir, your commitment to excellence is what being a student at Health Sciences is all about. We are incredibly proud of your success and the example you set for your peers. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!
We're still just getting started - check back tomorrow to see who came in at #8!
Now Streaming: The Class of 2026 Top 10 List!
Every day for the next 10 days, we're revealing the seniors who have stayed at the top of the charts. Today, we're kicking things off with #10 in the Class of 2026 - Caleb Diggs!
Caleb has consistently set the bar high with his dedication and hard work. We are incredibly proud of everything you’ve accomplished so far, Caleb! We can’t wait to see the next chapter of your story.
Stay Tuned - tomorrow we reveal #9!!!
Every day for the next 10 days, we're revealing the seniors who have stayed at the top of the charts. Today, we're kicking things off with #10 in the Class of 2026 - Caleb Diggs!
Caleb has consistently set the bar high with his dedication and hard work. We are incredibly proud of everything you’ve accomplished so far, Caleb! We can’t wait to see the next chapter of your story.
Stay Tuned - tomorrow we reveal #9!!!
Our students are growing more than just plants—they’re growing a healthier community!
Huge shout out to Ms. Emma Fredenburg for leading our Health Disparities students in the garden yesterday. By planting these potatoes, they’re learning firsthand how community gardens bridge the gap to fresh, affordable food.
Shout out to Home Beneath Our Feet for their support in keeping our community grounded and growing.
Today in history: Dr. Keith Ferdinand
Dr. Ferdinand has spent over 40 years proving that heart health is a right, not a privilege. As a champion for cardiovascular equity, he reminds us that a great clinician treats the patient and the community.
We love seeing our students at Health Sciences Charter School tackle their anatomy and health equity lessons with such passion. You are the future of heart health!
Who’s ready to make a difference in our community?
#HealthSciencesCharterSchool #BleedBlue #BigHealth #RepresentationMatters #HeritageOfHealing
Dr. Ferdinand has spent over 40 years proving that heart health is a right, not a privilege. As a champion for cardiovascular equity, he reminds us that a great clinician treats the patient and the community.
We love seeing our students at Health Sciences Charter School tackle their anatomy and health equity lessons with such passion. You are the future of heart health!
Who’s ready to make a difference in our community?
#HealthSciencesCharterSchool #BleedBlue #BigHealth #RepresentationMatters #HeritageOfHealing
The “Supreme Court & My Hometown” program is now accepting applications for the Fall 2026 semester.
This semester-long program will take place at the U.S. District Courthouse in Buffalo or Rochester and offers students the chance to:
Learn directly from federal and state judges, attorneys, professors, and historians
Explore how Supreme Court decisions impact everyday life
Collaborate with students from across the district
Participate in field trips and hands-on learning experiences
Create a capstone project to educate your community
Students will specifically study the landmark case West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette (1943) and its impact on First Amendment rights.
Eligibility Requirements:
Current 10th–12th grade students (for the 2026–2027 school year)
Must obtain one academic reference
Application Deadline: May 29
This semester-long program will take place at the U.S. District Courthouse in Buffalo or Rochester and offers students the chance to:
Learn directly from federal and state judges, attorneys, professors, and historians
Explore how Supreme Court decisions impact everyday life
Collaborate with students from across the district
Participate in field trips and hands-on learning experiences
Create a capstone project to educate your community
Students will specifically study the landmark case West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette (1943) and its impact on First Amendment rights.
Eligibility Requirements:
Current 10th–12th grade students (for the 2026–2027 school year)
Must obtain one academic reference
Application Deadline: May 29
Sign up for our last blood drive of the school year!
đź“… Date: May 20, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
đź“Ť Location: Health Sciences Charter School parking lot
🚌 On the ConnectLife Blood Donation Bus
Who can donate:
Staff and Students 16 years and older are eligible to donate. Students who are 16 will need a parent/guardian permission form.
đź”— Sign up to donate:
Scan the QR code on the flyer, or visit ConnectLifeGiveBlood.org and enter Sponsor Code: 001891.
If you have questions or need a permission form, please contact Mrs. Pettway.
đź“… Date: May 20, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
đź“Ť Location: Health Sciences Charter School parking lot
🚌 On the ConnectLife Blood Donation Bus
Who can donate:
Staff and Students 16 years and older are eligible to donate. Students who are 16 will need a parent/guardian permission form.
đź”— Sign up to donate:
Scan the QR code on the flyer, or visit ConnectLifeGiveBlood.org and enter Sponsor Code: 001891.
If you have questions or need a permission form, please contact Mrs. Pettway.
