​Irwin Altman Middle School 172

News & Announcements

• Screenagers Next Chapter: Addressing Youth Mental Health in the Digital Age

  Good Morning Irwin Altman Middle School 172 Families,

   

  On Behalf of The District Office:

   

  Presidents' Council and MS 67 PTA present an exclusive film screening and panel discussion for District 26 parents and students in grades five and up...

   

  Screenagers Next Chapter: Addressing Youth Mental Health in the Digital Age

  Film Screening and Q&A Panel Discussion

  Friday, May 1 

  5:00 to 7:30 PM

  At Louis Pasteur Middle School 67

  REGISTER HERE.

   

  Please see attached flyer for further details. 

   

  Audrey Geliga

  Parent Coordinator, Irwin Altman Middle School 172

  • ScreenagersNextChapter.pdf

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• 2026-2027 School Year Calendar

  2026-2027 School Year Calendar

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• 2026 NYC School Survey

  Good Morning Irwin Altman Middle School 172 Families,

   

  On Behalf of The District Office:

   

  Dear Families,

  Your voice is a vital part of our school community. We are officially launching the 2026 NYC School Survey, and we invite you to share your feedback on your child’s learning environment and our school’s academic programs.

  Your responses are anonymous and provide us with the data we need to improve our school culture and better support our students.

  The NYC School Survey helps the Department of Education and our administration understand what is working and where we can improve. From school safety to communication, your honest feedback ensures that our resources are allocated where they are needed most.

  ONLINE PARTICIPATION ONLY HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL APRIL 30TH!

  To fill out a survey online, go online at:

  • NYCSchoolSurvey.org

  • Access Code: Use your child’s nine-digit Student ID (OSIS) number preceded by a lowercase “f” (e.g., f123456789).

   

  Thank you for your partnership in making Irwin Altman Middle School 172 the best it can be!

   

  Audrey Geliga

  Parent Coordinator, Irwin Altman Middle School 172

   

   

   

   

   

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• Monday night, April 20th for our PTA meeting in person

  Good Morning Irwin Altman Middle School 172 Families,

   

  On Behalf of The PTA:

  Please join us this Monday night, April 20th for our PTA meeting in person. The meeting begins at 7pm.

  We will be hearing from the Nominating Committee for the 2026-27 school year. We will also get updates on all things MS 172.

  If you are interested in helping the school and stepping up, please join us at the meeting in the Auditorium.

  We will also be handing out certificates for this month's Rising Stars recipients for Perseverance.

  Hope to see you all on Monday night!

   

  Audrey Geliga

  Parent Coordinator, Irwin Altman Middle School 172

  MS172Q

• 3rd Annual District Spring High School Fair

  Good Morning Irwin Altman Middle School Families,

   

  On Behalf of The District Office:

   

  We're excited to announce our 3rd Annual District Spring High School Fair!

  • Taking place on Tuesday, May 5, from 5:30 pm to 730 pm, at MS 158
  • Families and students will have the opportunity to see high schools ranging from specialized, CTE and performing arts schools
  • Interpretation services will be available in Spanish, Mandarin, Korean and Bangla
  • All middle schoolers are invited — 6th through 8th grade families

   

  Please see attached flyers for further details.

   

  Audrey Geliga

  Parent Coordinator, Irwin Altman Middle School 172

  • 39886 D26 2026 High School Fair_Korean.pdf
  • 39886_D26_2026 High School Fair_Chinese-Traditional.pdf
  • 39886_D26_2026 High School Fair_English.pdf
  • 39886_D26_2026 High School Fair_Spanish.pdf

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• New York State ELA and Math Exams - Students must bring a charged device and a charger to school

  Good Afternoon Irwin Altman Middle School Families 172,

   

  On Behalf of our 8th Grade AP and Testing Coordinator, Ms. Devine:

   

  A Gentle Reminder...

   

  Dear M.S. 172 Families, 

  As mentioned in our previous CBT Family Letter, the M.S. 172 dates for administering the New York State ELA and Math exams are: 

   

  • ELA Day 1: Wednesday, April 15th, 2026

  • ELA Day 2: Thursday, April 16th, 2026

  • Math Day 1: Wednesday, April 29th, 2026

  • Math Day 2: Thursday, April 30th, 2026

  These exams will be administered via your child’s DOE device. Therefore, students will need to bring their charged DOE device and their charger with them on testing days.  If your child’s device is being serviced for repairs, a loaner device will be available to him/her on testing days.  In the event that your child forgets to bring or charge their device and we have exhausted all of the devices and chargers in the building, he/she will be scheduled to take the exam on a make-up day.  

  Please see the attached document for the NYCDOE’s Family Guide to Computer Based Testing.  If you have additional questions or concerns, you can reach out to our Testing Coordinator Ms. Devine at kdevine2@schools.nyc.gov. 

   

  Please see attached letter for further details.

   

  Thank you,

   

  Audrey Geliga

  Parent Coordinator, Irwin Altman Middle School 172

   

  • 2026 NYS Grades 3-8 Exams Student Participation Guide for Families_ENGLISH 1.pdf

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• 2026 NYC School Survey

  Good Morning Irwin Altman Middle School 172 Families,

   

  On Behalf of The District Office:

   

  Dear Families,

  Your voice is a vital part of our school community. We are officially launching the 2026 NYC School Survey, and we invite you to share your feedback on your child’s learning environment and our school’s academic programs. The survey will run until  this Friday, April 17, 2026. 

  Your responses are anonymous and provide us with the data we need to improve our school culture and better support our students.

  The NYC School Survey helps the Department of Education and our administration understand what is working and where we can improve. From school safety to communication, your honest feedback ensures that our resources are allocated where they are needed most.

  Students are going home with paper copies of the survey. Please ask your child about the 2026 NYC School Survey. You can fill out a paper survey or go online at:

  • NYCSchoolSurvey.org

  • Access Code: Use your child’s nine-digit Student ID (OSIS) number preceded by a lowercase “f” (e.g., f123456789).

   

  Thank you for your partnership in making Irwin Altman Middle School 172 the best it can be!

   

  Audrey Geliga

  Parent Coordinator, Irwin Altman Middle School 172

   

  MS172Q

• Community Letter from Superintendent Anthony M. Inzerillo

  

  
  Dear District 26 Community,

  I hope you and your families are well.  Attached, please find my April 2026 community letter. In it, I share a number of highlights from across District 26 as we return from Spring Break and head into the final stretch of the school year.

  The letter celebrates the strong teaching and learning taking place across our schools, including progress in literacy and mathematics, rich student experiences in the arts, athletics, robotics, and career exploration, and the continued growth of student voice through civics, debate, and leadership opportunities. It also highlights the partnership of our families, the dedication of our staff, and the many ways our schools continue to support the whole child academically, socially, and emotionally.

  I am incredibly proud of our students, staff, and families, and I hope you will take a few moments to read the attached letter.

  Thank you, as always, for your continued partnership and support!

   

  Anthony M. Inzerillo

  Superintendent

  Community School District 26

  51-60 Marathon Parkway

  Little Neck, NY 11362

  (718) 631-6943 (Office)

  (718) 631-6996 (Fax)

  www.district-26.org

  Follow us on X @D26Team

  • Community Letter April 2026.pdf

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• Trip to Italy - Second Meeting

  Good Afternoon Irwin Altman Middle School 172 7th Grade Families,

   

  On Behalf of our 7th Grade AP, Ms. Soto:

   

  Dear M.S 172 Families,

  We are thrilled to announce that due to exponential amount of interest in our upcoming trip to Italy in Spring 2027, we’re hosting a second meeting for new sign-ups, and you and your child are invited! This life-changing experience will help students build confidence, independence, and global perspective.

  We’re holding our informational meeting at 6:30pm on Thursday, April 23, 2026, to share everything you need to know!

  Please RSVP here to keep up to date on information: https://bit.ly/3MUerY0

  Why attend?

  - Learn how to save $100 with early enrollment.

  - Get first access to limited spots.

  - Learn about what we’ll see and do, academic opportunities, trip cost, and more.

  In the meantime, please visit EF’s website to get answers to common parent questions. EF Tours is our trusted travel partner, and they have 60 years of experience helping students explore the world safely and affordably.

  I hope to see you there and look forward to sharing how this trip can be a powerful and unforgettable chapter in your child’s life!

  Sincerely, 

  Maritza Soto

   

  Audrey Geliga

  Parent Coordinator, Irwin Altman Middle School 172

   

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• Prom Date Moved to June 10th 5-8 PM

  Good Morning Irwin Altman Middle School 172 8th Grade Families:

   

  On Behalf of our 8th Grade Senior Events Team:

   

  Please mark your calendars!

  The 8^th Grade Prom has been moved to June 10th from 5-8pm.

   

  Thank you.

   

  Audrey Geliga

  Parent Coordinator, Irwin Altman Middle School 172

  MS172Q