​Irwin Altman Middle School 172

News & Announcements

• 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

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• Beacon Community Health Fair!

  Good Morning Irwin Altman Middle School 172 Families,

   

  On Behalf of Commonpoint and Beacon:

   

  We’re excited to invite you to our  upcoming annual Beacon Community Health Fair!

  Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
  Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  Location: Irwin Altman Middle School
  81-14 257th St, Queens, NY 11004

  This free event is open to the entire community and will feature a variety of valuable resources and fun activities for all ages. Enjoy henna designs, games, music, raffles, free snacks, and more!

  We hope you and your family can join us for this special day.

  Please see the attached flyer  for more details. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

   

  Audrey Geliga

  Parent Coordinator, Irwin Altman Middle School 172

   

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• Free Bicycle Helmets

  Good Morning Irwin Altman Middle School 172 Families,

   

  On Behalf of The District Office:

  Council Member Linda Lee is sponsoring a free bike helmet giveaway on Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Holy Cow Playground, located at 197-49 Peck Avenue in Fresh Meadows. This event is being made possible through the Council Member’s discretionary funding, and we would greatly appreciate any help you can provide in getting the word out to families at your school.

   

  Helmets will be distributed while supplies last. Adults age 18 and over who receive a helmet will need to sign a waiver, and a parent or legal guardian must be present to sign a waiver for children under 18.

   

  Please see attached flyers for further details.

   

  Audrey Geliga

  Parent Coordinator, Irwin Altman Middle School 172

   

   

   

  • DOT_Helmets2026_May-03_CHI.pdf
  • DOT_Helmets2026_May-03_ENG.pdf
  • DOT_Helmets2026_May-03_SPA.pdf

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• Town Hall Meeting

  CEC26 will be hosting a Town Hall event with Chancellor Kamar H. Samuels on May 11, 2026, at 6:00 PM.

  Please find the attached flyer for distribution. We encourage you to share this information widely within your networks.

  Please register for this event at the following link: learndoe.org/cec 

   

  Town Hall will also be live streamed. Please register for this event at the following link: learndoe.org/cec 

  To help ensure that the topics most important to our community are addressed during the Town Hall, we have created a question and public comment survey where families can share their questions, concerns, and feedback for the Chancellor by April 16, 2026. 

  Please take a moment to submit your questions using the survey link below:

  Survey Link: Community Education Council District 26 – Fill out form

   

  • CEC26THFlyer.pdf

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• Climate Heroes

  Good Afternoon Irwin Altman Middle School 172 Families,

   

  On Behalf of The District Office:

  Calling all climate heroes! Learn all about the Three R’s:  Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle while creating in this Earth Day themed parent/child craft workshop!

   

  Climate Heroes 

  Date: Monday, 

  April 20

  Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

  Location: PS 221

  Details and registration link are on the flyers attached to this email

  Please see attached flyers for more details.

   

  Audrey Geliga

  Parent Coordinator, Irwin Altman Middle School 172

  • 39892Chinese_ClimateHeroes.pdf
  • 39892Korean_ClimateHeroes.pdf
  • 39892Spanish_ClimateHeroes.pdf
  • ClimateHeroes.pdf

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• April 2026 NYCPS Family Update Backback Letter

  Good Morning Irwin Altman Middle School 172 Families,

   

  On Behalf of The Chancellor's Office:

   

  This month’s letter features important information about Summer Rising offers, admissions updates, the NYC School Survey, a new automated language assistant, and April events.

  You can click on the link below to access important information.

   April 2026 NYCPS Family Update backpack letter (available in all NYCPS languages) 

   

  Audrey Geliga

  Parent Coordinator, Irwin Altman Middle School 

  MS172Q

• Italy Trip Second Meeting

  Good Morning 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

  MS172Q

• Evacuation and Lockdown Procedures

  Good Morning Irwin Altman Middle School 172 Families,

   

  This is a gentle reminder about evacuation and lockdown procedures. We will be conducting an evacuation drill next week.

  Thank you.

   

  On Behalf of our Principal, Dr. DeSimone:

  Now that the weather is becoming warmer, our school will resume practicing emergency drills, including evacuation and lockdown procedures. These drills are an important part of keeping our students and staff safe, and we approach them with care and sensitivity. While we may not conduct both types of drills this week, please know that over the next couple of weeks, we will practice multiple drills of each type. We encourage you to speak with your child at home about the importance of these drills so that they understand they are meant to keep everyone safe, not to cause fear. Thank you for your support in helping us create a safe and prepared school environment.

   

  Audrey Geliga

  Parent Coordinator, Irwin Altman Middle School 172

  MS172Q