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City College Magnet School of the Arts (CCMSA) is a 6-12 early college school. With the City College of New York and the Early College Initiative, our primary partners, we have designed a learning community that is supportive and safe, as well as rigorous and challenging. CCMSA students graduate with as much as two years of college credit. The arts are the conduit through which students develop the skills to become problem-solvers, critical thinkers and analytical learners. CCMSA is committed to ensuring that our students succeed not only in college but as valued members of their families and community.

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Smartphone over foggy forest; phone shows a ghost and “SCREAMS ON SCREEN.”

Screams on Screens. Episode 2: Nowhere to Hide: The Tax Office Stalker & Our Kidnapping Stories

Welcome back to the studio! In this spine chilling second episode of Screams on Screens your hosts, Isabella, Citlalic, Margie and Kelly dive deep into the shadows of true crime. We are breaking down two new Reddit stories this week; one a terrifying stalking story and the second close call at a gas station that proves you should always trust your gut! Making personal connections, Citlalic speaks about her own families’ stalking experience and Isabella shares her own kidnapping survival story to explore the real life, “What would you do?” scenarios that keep us up at night. If you haven’t yet, go back and catch our debut episode on Slenderman and MoMo for more digital haunts! For now, stay alert, stay safe, and remember to scream for help!
Two people sit at a table with microphones, audio equipment, and art pieces in a podcast studio.

CCMSA ON AIR: EPISODE 1: The Artful Shift with Mr. Curti

In this insightful episode, 11th-grader Cecilia Williams goes behind the scenes of the City College Magnet School of the Arts (CCMSA) with Visual Arts teacher and Magnet Site Coordinator, Mr. Curti.

Together, they peel back the layers of the federal magnet grant, discussing what it really means to be a "maestro" of a magnet school and how a large-scale grant actually functions. The conversation demystifies Arts Integration, explaining that it isn't about turning math into art, but rather using creative principles to unlock new ways of learning across all subjects.

From the origin story of the school’s podcasting equipment to Mr. Curti’s early dreams of working for Pixar, this episode explores how student passions and teacher support create a sustainable legacy that lasts long after the funding ends.
Poster for CCMSA Hawks Boys Varsity Volleyball vs A. Philip Randolph on 3/27/2026.

Hawks Boys Varsity Volleyball Takes Flight

The hardwood is ready and the nets are up as the City College Magnet School of the Arts (CCMSA) Hawks has officially launched their 2026 Boys Varsity Volleyball season. Competing in the Manhattan I Division, the Hawks are looking to make a major statement this spring.
Pink background; white cursive title “For the Girls / By the Girls”; small names underneath.

For the Girls, by the Girls: Episode 3: "Red Flags & Recovery: Getting Your 'Peoples' Back"

In this essential episode of For the Girls, by the Girls, Arlene, Crisjayli, and Angelina get radically honest about the "red flags" that go beyond just romance. The trio unpacks the heavy reality of "isolation" in relationships—how losing your friends is often the first sign of a toxic partner—and the importance of taking accountability when you’ve allowed yourself to drift. We’re tackling the overbearing "location-and-password" culture, the messy drama of exes scrolling through old messages, and the ultimate dating nightmare: the multi-year talking stage. Whether you’re being "off-and-on" since sophomore year or dealing with a guy who thinks doing the bare minimum makes him a "Top G," the girls are here to remind you that you are the prize. Pack your bags, set your boundaries, and remember—there are plenty of fish in the sea who won't make you move a finger.

The Attention Trap: Crisjayli shares how an 8-month relationship cost her years of friendships and how she gained them back.

Privacy vs. Trust: A debate on why your partner doesn't need your location 24/7 or your phone password.

The Two-Year "Talking" Sentence: Angelina breaks down the 2023–2025 saga and why 6 months is the absolute limit for a commitment.

Self-Love & Boundaries: Why respect for yourself as an individual must always come before a "little boy" who doesn't value you.
Smartphone over foggy forest; phone shows a ghost and “SCREAMS ON SCREEN.”

Screams on Screens. Episode 2: Nowhere to Hide: The Tax Office Stalker & Our Kidnapping Stories

Welcome back to the studio! In this spine chilling second episode of Screams on Screens your hosts, Isabella, Citlalic, Margie and Kelly dive deep into the shadows of true crime. We are breaking down two new Reddit stories this week; one a terrifying stalking story and the second close call at a gas station that proves you should always trust your gut! Making personal connections, Citlalic speaks about her own families’ stalking experience and Isabella shares her own kidnapping survival story to explore the real life, “What would you do?” scenarios that keep us up at night. If you haven’t yet, go back and catch our debut episode on Slenderman and MoMo for more digital haunts! For now, stay alert, stay safe, and remember to scream for help!
Two people sit at a table with microphones, audio equipment, and art pieces in a podcast studio.

CCMSA ON AIR: EPISODE 1: The Artful Shift with Mr. Curti

In this insightful episode, 11th-grader Cecilia Williams goes behind the scenes of the City College Magnet School of the Arts (CCMSA) with Visual Arts teacher and Magnet Site Coordinator, Mr. Curti.

Together, they peel back the layers of the federal magnet grant, discussing what it really means to be a "maestro" of a magnet school and how a large-scale grant actually functions. The conversation demystifies Arts Integration, explaining that it isn't about turning math into art, but rather using creative principles to unlock new ways of learning across all subjects.

From the origin story of the school’s podcasting equipment to Mr. Curti’s early dreams of working for Pixar, this episode explores how student passions and teacher support create a sustainable legacy that lasts long after the funding ends.
Poster for CCMSA Hawks Boys Varsity Volleyball vs A. Philip Randolph on 3/27/2026.

Hawks Boys Varsity Volleyball Takes Flight

The hardwood is ready and the nets are up as the City College Magnet School of the Arts (CCMSA) Hawks has officially launched their 2026 Boys Varsity Volleyball season. Competing in the Manhattan I Division, the Hawks are looking to make a major statement this spring.
Pink background; white cursive title “For the Girls / By the Girls”; small names underneath.

For the Girls, by the Girls: Episode 3: "Red Flags & Recovery: Getting Your 'Peoples' Back"

In this essential episode of For the Girls, by the Girls, Arlene, Crisjayli, and Angelina get radically honest about the "red flags" that go beyond just romance. The trio unpacks the heavy reality of "isolation" in relationships—how losing your friends is often the first sign of a toxic partner—and the importance of taking accountability when you’ve allowed yourself to drift. We’re tackling the overbearing "location-and-password" culture, the messy drama of exes scrolling through old messages, and the ultimate dating nightmare: the multi-year talking stage. Whether you’re being "off-and-on" since sophomore year or dealing with a guy who thinks doing the bare minimum makes him a "Top G," the girls are here to remind you that you are the prize. Pack your bags, set your boundaries, and remember—there are plenty of fish in the sea who won't make you move a finger.

The Attention Trap: Crisjayli shares how an 8-month relationship cost her years of friendships and how she gained them back.

Privacy vs. Trust: A debate on why your partner doesn't need your location 24/7 or your phone password.

The Two-Year "Talking" Sentence: Angelina breaks down the 2023–2025 saga and why 6 months is the absolute limit for a commitment.

Self-Love & Boundaries: Why respect for yourself as an individual must always come before a "little boy" who doesn't value you.
Smartphone over foggy forest; phone shows a ghost and “SCREAMS ON SCREEN.”

Screams on Screens. Episode 2: Nowhere to Hide: The Tax Office Stalker & Our Kidnapping Stories

Welcome back to the studio! In this spine chilling second episode of Screams on Screens your hosts, Isabella, Citlalic, Margie and Kelly dive deep into the shadows of true crime. We are breaking down two new Reddit stories this week; one a terrifying stalking story and the second close call at a gas station that proves you should always trust your gut! Making personal connections, Citlalic speaks about her own families’ stalking experience and Isabella shares her own kidnapping survival story to explore the real life, “What would you do?” scenarios that keep us up at night. If you haven’t yet, go back and catch our debut episode on Slenderman and MoMo for more digital haunts! For now, stay alert, stay safe, and remember to scream for help!
Two people sit at a table with microphones, audio equipment, and art pieces in a podcast studio.

CCMSA ON AIR: EPISODE 1: The Artful Shift with Mr. Curti

In this insightful episode, 11th-grader Cecilia Williams goes behind the scenes of the City College Magnet School of the Arts (CCMSA) with Visual Arts teacher and Magnet Site Coordinator, Mr. Curti.

Together, they peel back the layers of the federal magnet grant, discussing what it really means to be a "maestro" of a magnet school and how a large-scale grant actually functions. The conversation demystifies Arts Integration, explaining that it isn't about turning math into art, but rather using creative principles to unlock new ways of learning across all subjects.

From the origin story of the school’s podcasting equipment to Mr. Curti’s early dreams of working for Pixar, this episode explores how student passions and teacher support create a sustainable legacy that lasts long after the funding ends.
Poster for CCMSA Hawks Boys Varsity Volleyball vs A. Philip Randolph on 3/27/2026.

Hawks Boys Varsity Volleyball Takes Flight

The hardwood is ready and the nets are up as the City College Magnet School of the Arts (CCMSA) Hawks has officially launched their 2026 Boys Varsity Volleyball season. Competing in the Manhattan I Division, the Hawks are looking to make a major statement this spring.
Pink background; white cursive title “For the Girls / By the Girls”; small names underneath.

For the Girls, by the Girls: Episode 3: "Red Flags & Recovery: Getting Your 'Peoples' Back"

In this essential episode of For the Girls, by the Girls, Arlene, Crisjayli, and Angelina get radically honest about the "red flags" that go beyond just romance. The trio unpacks the heavy reality of "isolation" in relationships—how losing your friends is often the first sign of a toxic partner—and the importance of taking accountability when you’ve allowed yourself to drift. We’re tackling the overbearing "location-and-password" culture, the messy drama of exes scrolling through old messages, and the ultimate dating nightmare: the multi-year talking stage. Whether you’re being "off-and-on" since sophomore year or dealing with a guy who thinks doing the bare minimum makes him a "Top G," the girls are here to remind you that you are the prize. Pack your bags, set your boundaries, and remember—there are plenty of fish in the sea who won't make you move a finger.

The Attention Trap: Crisjayli shares how an 8-month relationship cost her years of friendships and how she gained them back.

Privacy vs. Trust: A debate on why your partner doesn't need your location 24/7 or your phone password.

The Two-Year "Talking" Sentence: Angelina breaks down the 2023–2025 saga and why 6 months is the absolute limit for a commitment.

Self-Love & Boundaries: Why respect for yourself as an individual must always come before a "little boy" who doesn't value you.
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Smartphone over foggy forest; phone shows a ghost and “SCREAMS ON SCREEN.”

Screams on Screens. Episode 2: Nowhere to Hide: The Tax Office Stalker & Our Kidnapping Stories

Welcome back to the studio! In this spine chilling second episode of Screams on Screens your hosts, Isabella, Citlalic, Margie and Kelly dive deep into the shadows of true crime. We are breaking down two new Reddit stories this week; one a terrifying stalking story and the second close call at a gas station that proves you should always trust your gut! Making personal connections, Citlalic speaks about her own families’ stalking experience and Isabella shares her own kidnapping survival story to explore the real life, “What would you do?” scenarios that keep us up at night. If you haven’t yet, go back and catch our debut episode on Slenderman and MoMo for more digital haunts! For now, stay alert, stay safe, and remember to scream for help!
Two people sit at a table with microphones, audio equipment, and art pieces in a podcast studio.

CCMSA ON AIR: EPISODE 1: The Artful Shift with Mr. Curti

In this insightful episode, 11th-grader Cecilia Williams goes behind the scenes of the City College Magnet School of the Arts (CCMSA) with Visual Arts teacher and Magnet Site Coordinator, Mr. Curti.

Together, they peel back the layers of the federal magnet grant, discussing what it really means to be a "maestro" of a magnet school and how a large-scale grant actually functions. The conversation demystifies Arts Integration, explaining that it isn't about turning math into art, but rather using creative principles to unlock new ways of learning across all subjects.

From the origin story of the school’s podcasting equipment to Mr. Curti’s early dreams of working for Pixar, this episode explores how student passions and teacher support create a sustainable legacy that lasts long after the funding ends.
Poster for CCMSA Hawks Boys Varsity Volleyball vs A. Philip Randolph on 3/27/2026.

Hawks Boys Varsity Volleyball Takes Flight

The hardwood is ready and the nets are up as the City College Magnet School of the Arts (CCMSA) Hawks has officially launched their 2026 Boys Varsity Volleyball season. Competing in the Manhattan I Division, the Hawks are looking to make a major statement this spring.
Pink background; white cursive title “For the Girls / By the Girls”; small names underneath.

For the Girls, by the Girls: Episode 3: "Red Flags & Recovery: Getting Your 'Peoples' Back"

In this essential episode of For the Girls, by the Girls, Arlene, Crisjayli, and Angelina get radically honest about the "red flags" that go beyond just romance. The trio unpacks the heavy reality of "isolation" in relationships—how losing your friends is often the first sign of a toxic partner—and the importance of taking accountability when you’ve allowed yourself to drift. We’re tackling the overbearing "location-and-password" culture, the messy drama of exes scrolling through old messages, and the ultimate dating nightmare: the multi-year talking stage. Whether you’re being "off-and-on" since sophomore year or dealing with a guy who thinks doing the bare minimum makes him a "Top G," the girls are here to remind you that you are the prize. Pack your bags, set your boundaries, and remember—there are plenty of fish in the sea who won't make you move a finger.

The Attention Trap: Crisjayli shares how an 8-month relationship cost her years of friendships and how she gained them back.

Privacy vs. Trust: A debate on why your partner doesn't need your location 24/7 or your phone password.

The Two-Year "Talking" Sentence: Angelina breaks down the 2023–2025 saga and why 6 months is the absolute limit for a commitment.

Self-Love & Boundaries: Why respect for yourself as an individual must always come before a "little boy" who doesn't value you.

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