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  • 8th Grade Spanish Checkpoint A Exam

    MS172Q

  • Algebra Regents

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  • Biology Regents

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  • Juneteenth - Schools Closed

    MS172Q

  • Happy Father's Day!

    MS172Q
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News & Announcements

  • Travel Health Factsheet for Parents

    Good Morning Irwin Altman Middle School 172 Families,

    On Behalf of The District Office: 

    Please click on this link,  Travel Health Factsheet for Parents  provided by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH), regarding safe summer travel.

     

    Audrey Geliga

    Parent Coordinator, Irwin Altman Middle School 172

    MS172Q

  • Future 8th Grade Students Reading and Supply List for September 2026

    Future 8th Grade Students Reading and Supply List

    MS172Q

  • Future 7th Grade Students Reading and Supply List for September 2026

    Future 7th Grade Reading and Supply List

    MS172Q

  • Incomming 6th Grade Reading List and Supplies for September 2026

    6th Grade Reading/Supply List

    MS172Q

  • Grade Wars Spirit Day - Thurday June 25th

    Grade Wars Spirit Day- On Thursday, June 25th wear your grades color. The grade with the most participation will win points for this event. Staff will be judging during lunch periods. 

    6th grade white
    7th grade yellow
    8th grade blue

    MS172Q

  • 8th Graders as of September 2026 Important Information on the High School Admissions Event

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

    On Behalf of our Guidance Counselors:

    Please see UPDATED attached document regarding important high school admissions information.

    Audrey Geliga

    Parent Coordinator, Irwin Altman Middle School 172

    MS172Q

  • High School Admissions Information for Students Entering 8th Grade in September 2026

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

    On Behalf of our Guidance Counselors:

    Please see attached regarding important high school admissions information.

    Audrey Geliga

    Parent Coordinator, Irwin Altman Middle School 172

    MS172Q

  • *****Graduation Information Important *******

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

    On Behalf of our Senior Activities Advisor, Ms. Guilz:

    Please see attached documents for important information about 8th Grade Graduation.

    Audrey Geliga

    Parent Coordinator, Irwin Altman Middle School 172

    MS172Q

  • Go New York Go! Let's go Knicks!

    Dear Colleagues,
     
    For the first time in 27 years, the New York Knicks are playing in the NBA Finals. 
    To celebrate this exciting moment for our City, we invite City employees to wear blue and orange on Wednesday, June 10, ahead of Game 4 here at home. Schools may also invite students to participate.
    Participation is optional. We hope you’ll join us in showing some NYC pride! We encourage you and your co-workers to tag @NYC Mayor on social accounts. 
     
    Go New York Go! Let’s go Knicks!
    MS172Q

  • 8th Grade Exams Family Letter

    Good Afternoon Middle School 172 8th Grade Families,

    On Behalf of our Principal Dr. DeSimone:

    Please see the attached file for the upcoming New York State Regents and World Language examinations for our 8th-grade students. 

    These examinations are integrated into the instructional day. Immediately following the conclusion of their exam, students will transition to their regular class program for the remainder of the school day. If you have any questions regarding this schedule, please contact Ms. Devine, our Testing Coordinator at kdevine2@schools.nyc.gov.

     

    Audrey Geliga

    Parent Coordinator, Irwin Altman Middle School 172

    MS172Q
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Grade Information

6th Grade  7th Grade  8th Grade

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Address

81-14 257th Street

Floral Park, New York 11004

Phone

718-831-4000

Fax

718-831-4008

 

*You can also connect with your teachers and staff using the Staff Directory.

NYC Department of Education

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  • Travel Health Factsheet for Parents

    Good Morning Irwin Altman Middle School 172 Families,

    On Behalf of The District Office: 

    Please click on this link,  Travel Health Factsheet for Parents  provided by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH), regarding safe summer travel.

     

    Audrey Geliga

    Parent Coordinator, Irwin Altman Middle School 172

    MS172Q

  • Future 8th Grade Students Reading and Supply List for September 2026

    Future 8th Grade Students Reading and Supply List

    MS172Q

  • Future 7th Grade Students Reading and Supply List for September 2026

    Future 7th Grade Reading and Supply List

    MS172Q

  • Incomming 6th Grade Reading List and Supplies for September 2026

    6th Grade Reading/Supply List

    MS172Q

  • Grade Wars Spirit Day - Thurday June 25th

    Grade Wars Spirit Day- On Thursday, June 25th wear your grades color. The grade with the most participation will win points for this event. Staff will be judging during lunch periods. 

    6th grade white
    7th grade yellow
    8th grade blue

    MS172Q

  • 8th Graders as of September 2026 Important Information on the High School Admissions Event

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

    On Behalf of our Guidance Counselors:

    Please see UPDATED attached document regarding important high school admissions information.

    Audrey Geliga

    Parent Coordinator, Irwin Altman Middle School 172

    MS172Q

  • High School Admissions Information for Students Entering 8th Grade in September 2026

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

    On Behalf of our Guidance Counselors:

    Please see attached regarding important high school admissions information.

    Audrey Geliga

    Parent Coordinator, Irwin Altman Middle School 172

    MS172Q

  • *****Graduation Information Important *******

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

    On Behalf of our Senior Activities Advisor, Ms. Guilz:

    Please see attached documents for important information about 8th Grade Graduation.

    Audrey Geliga

    Parent Coordinator, Irwin Altman Middle School 172

    MS172Q

  • Go New York Go! Let's go Knicks!

    Dear Colleagues,
     
    For the first time in 27 years, the New York Knicks are playing in the NBA Finals. 
    To celebrate this exciting moment for our City, we invite City employees to wear blue and orange on Wednesday, June 10, ahead of Game 4 here at home. Schools may also invite students to participate.
    Participation is optional. We hope you’ll join us in showing some NYC pride! We encourage you and your co-workers to tag @NYC Mayor on social accounts. 
     
    Go New York Go! Let’s go Knicks!
    MS172Q

  • 8th Grade Exams Family Letter

    Good Afternoon Middle School 172 8th Grade Families,

    On Behalf of our Principal Dr. DeSimone:

    Please see the attached file for the upcoming New York State Regents and World Language examinations for our 8th-grade students. 

    These examinations are integrated into the instructional day. Immediately following the conclusion of their exam, students will transition to their regular class program for the remainder of the school day. If you have any questions regarding this schedule, please contact Ms. Devine, our Testing Coordinator at kdevine2@schools.nyc.gov.

     

    Audrey Geliga

    Parent Coordinator, Irwin Altman Middle School 172

    MS172Q
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