​Irwin Altman Middle School 172

News & Announcements

• 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

   

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• 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 

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