​Irwin Altman Middle School 172

News & Announcements

• Ridgewood Savings Bank is hosting Costumed For A Cure! - Friday, October 31st 9:00AM - 7:00 PM

  Ridgewood Savings Bank is hosting Costumed For A Cure!

   Join Us at Ridgewood Savings Bank – Hollis Branch! 🎃

  📍 205-11 Hillside Ave, Hollis, NY 11423
  🕘 Friday, October 31 | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

  Step into the magic of Disney for a great cause! Our team will be dressed as your favorite characters — come meet Belle, the Queen of Hearts, Cruella, and many more! ✨

  ENJOY:
  📸 Free Polaroid photos with your favorite character
  🍬 Candy giveaways
  👜 Tote bags for guests

  💖 All donations go toward The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society — vote for your favorite costume by making a donation!

   

  Please see attached flyer for further details.

  • Costumed for a Cure 2025.pdf

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• District 26 Fall Opportunity to Learn About High School Programs

  This year District 26 has teamed up with Middle School 158 to provide families with a Fall opportunity to learn more about high school programs, as 8^th grade students are preparing to complete their high school applications.

  • District 26 is hosting a Fall High School Fair at MS 158 on November 18^th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.
  • High School Enrollment will also be present to speak about the admissions process.
  • 6th, 7th and 8th grade families are invited.
  • Interpretation services will be available in Spanish, Mandarin, Korean and Bangla.

   

   

   

   

  Please see attached flyers for further details.

  • 39238 D26 Fall HS Fair Flyer 2025_Bangla 1.pdf
  • 39238 D26 Fall HS Fair Flyer 2025_Chinese-Traditional.pdf
  • D26 Fall HS Fair Flyer 2025.pdf

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• Updated May Parent-Teacher Conference (PTC) Dates

  Middle schools and District 75: May 6  

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• Register for the Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT) -Deadline October 31st, 2025

  The deadline to register for the Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT) is this Friday, October 31st. The exam will be held on Wednesday, November 12th at MS 172. To register, please complete the process on your MySchools account (www.myschools.nyc).

   

  For more information regarding Specialized High Schools please visit 

  https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enroll-grade-by-grade/specialized-high-schools

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• 8th Grade Senior Activities (Class of 2026)

  All of the information for 8th grade students in regard to activities is attached.

  Thank you

  • Senior Activities PP 2 1.pdf
  • Senior Letter 2026 1.pdf

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• 8th Grade Information on Purchasing a Senior Class ring

  Please open the attached documents.

  Thank you

  • Class Rings 2026.pdf
  • Graduation Notice 2026.pdf
  • Ring Order Form 2026.pdf

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• Apply to Middle School

  Fall 2026 Middle School Admissions Timeline

  • Wednesday, October 15, 2025: Middle School Application Opens
  • Monday, November 3, 2025: Deadline to register to test for Mark Twain I.S. 239 (21K239) and District 21 Talent Tests
  • Friday, December 12, 2025: Middle School Application Closes
  • Wednesday, April 15, 2026: Middle School Offer Release 

  These dates are subject to change. Any changes will be announced and communicated directly to families. Sign up for updates https://www.schools.nyc.gov/sign-up

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• Please Help Support School Funding

  Please help support school funding by filling out the Family Income Inquire Form.

  You can either do so online, by visiting https://www.myschoolapps.com/ and select New York City Schools as your district, or by filling out a paper copy, which your child can pick up at the Main Office.

  • DOC101425-10142025111240.pdf

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• MS172 Grizzlies Spirit Wear for Sale

  Grizzlies Spirit Wear

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• Back to School Night (in person) 9/18/2025

  Back to School Night is Thursday, September 18, 2025  5:00-8:00 PM

  • Back to School Night.pdf

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