Aviation High School - Long Island City, New York

Dear Parents, Families, and Students of the Class of 2030,

Congratulations on your acceptance into Aviation High School! Your new school is a unique, storied, and supportive environment, and our entire school community looks forward to welcoming each of you into our family.

The 2026–2027 school year marks our 91st year, and your entry into our school helps write the next chapter in our history. Our staff, upperclassmen, and administration are dedicated to maintaining a welcoming, structured environment to support your transition from middle school to high school. Aviation High School offers a comprehensive curriculum combining rigorous academic subjects, arts, physical education, and hands-on aviation maintenance technician training. Our Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certificated program provides a high-level technical education typically experienced at the college or post-secondary level, and I have no doubt that you will thrive in our courses, technical shops, clubs, sports, and school community.

To help you get acclimated, our new student orientation for the Class of 2030 will take place in June 2027. My team and I will share additional details regarding orientation events, required documentation, and fall opening logistics in the coming weeks. Please review our website and check your email regularly for updates.

Our administrative team, counselors, and faculty are always available to assist you. If you have any questions about the upcoming school year, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Congratulations once again on your acceptance. We look forward to guiding you on your path toward academic excellence, technical mastery, and future success in the aviation industry and beyond.

Welcome, Class of 2030!

Sincerely,
Steven R. Jackson
Principal
Aviation High School