top of page
NEWS & EVENTS
2026 - 2027 School Year Calendar
September 2026
The 2026 - 2027 school year calendar is now available in multiple languages. Translations are available here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/calendar/2026-2027-school-year-calendar
P.S. 596X Online School Store
September 2026
596X has partnered with a contracted, minority/women owned business that created a complete online store. Using the link below you will find a wide variety of items that have our student created logo and/or the 596X name on each item. 10% of the proceeds will be given back to 596X. All items will be shipped directly to your home.
The school store is now closed for this school year and will reopen in the late summer.
Halloween Spirit Week 2026
Saturday,
October 24, 2026
through
Friday,
October 30, 2026
Saturday, October 24, 2026: PTA Trunk or Treat
Monday, October 26, 2026: Pumpkin Decorating
Tuesday, October 27, 2026: Comfy Fall Day
Wednesday, October 28, 2026: Dress Up Our Pup Day
Thursday, October 29, 2026: Freaky Thursday Halloween Parade!
Friday, October 30, 2026: Halloween Color Day
Participation is optional.
Additional information in the flyer below.
No School: Veterans Day
Wednesday,
November 11, 2026
School will not be in session in observance of Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Students will return to school on
Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Saturday Thanksgiving Feast 2026
Saturday,
November 14, 2026
2:00pm to 5:00pm
P.S. 596X @ 178
850 Baychester Avenue
1st Floor Cafeteria
Please join us for our Saturday Thanksgiving Feast!
RSVP by Thursday November 12, 2026
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED - Please sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/P596XFeast
LIMIT OF 4 PEOPLE PER FAMILY - NO EXCEPTIONS!
Parents can bring a dish if they wish (optional). If you are bringing a dish, please bring any required serving utensils needed for your dish.
We have limited ability to warm up dishes. Parents must bring identification.
November Cultural Assembly - DNA
Wednesday,
November 18, 2026
10:00am
Harry S. Truman High School
750 Baychester Ave.
Bronx, NY 10475
Maye A. Shaw Auditorium - 1st Flr.
Join us for our November Cultural Assembly!
Please join us as DNA performs for our students and staff. Get ready to dance and sing!
Parents, staff and students must bring identification.
Parents should leave extra time to go through a security scanning to attend.
NYC Schools Account
Did you know that you can track your child’s education on any computer, phone, or tablet? Sign up for an NYC Schools Account Today! E-mail our Parent Coordinator to get started!
Monthly Principal
Town Hall
First Thursday of the Month at 10am and 6pm on Zoom
Join our monthly meetings the first Thursday of the month at 10:00am and 6:00pm virtually on Zoom!
Speak with the school Principal and our elected parent leaders on collaborative practices and working together on school events, initiatives plus much more!
Technology in Our Schools
October 13, 2026
At New York City Public Schools (NYCPS), our top priority is the safety and wellbeing of our students. We think carefully about how technology is used in our schools to make sure students are protected and that their focus is always on learning. Please read the technology letter in the messages for families of the New York City Public Schools website. The letter is available in multiple languages.
Election Day
Tuesday,
November 3, 2026
Students will participate in remote learning on Election Day - Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Students will return to school in-person on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
Election Day, November 3, is designated as a fully-remote instructional day for the 2026–27 school year. All school staff and students are expected to participate in remote instruction on this day.
Fall
Parent Teacher
Conferences
Thursday,
November 12, 2026
12:50pm to 2:50pm
5:00pm to 7:30pm
Remote
Please be advised, for Thursday, November 12, 2026, Parent Teacher Conference will be a half day for students. Students will be dismissed at 11:30. Please check with your child’s bus driver for a more accurate time.
Parent-Teacher conferences will be conducted remotely. You may request in person meeting, on another day. Your child’s teacher will provide additional information.
Related
Services
Workshop
Tuesday,
November 17, 2026
10:00am to 11:00am
P.S. 596X @ 178
850 Baychester Avenue
Meet our related services team! Learn how Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT), and Speech Therapy services are provided at P.S. 596X! This workshop will explain the roles of each therapy, how students receive support, and how families can be involved in the process. Explore hands-on activities and discover strategies to help your child at home and at school.
RSVP Here: www.tinyurl.com/OTPTWorkshop
Minority & Women Owned Businesses in partnership with P596X
September 2026
Do you own a small business that can help P596X? The NYC Public Schools and P596X are looking to partner with public school parents who own Minority & Women Owned Businesses to uplift families and communities and bring economic equity to qualified businesses.
September
Parent
Newsletter
October 26, 2026
Please read the September Parent Newsletter from Parent Copordinator Dawn Harney. You can reach our Parent Coordinator at (718) 904-5779 or DHarney@schools.nyc.gov.
School Leadership Team Meeting
Tuesday,
November 10, 2026
12:30pm to 2:00pm
P.S. 178X 3rd Floor Library
850 Baychester Avenue
The School Leadership Team plays a significant role in creating a structure for school-based decision making and shaping the path to a collaborative school culture. The School Leadership Team functions as the management team of the school, representing the educational community. It oversees the planning and restructuring process to ensure our children are provided with quality education through increased teacher and parent participation.
Please join us for our next SLT meeting!
November
Parent Engagement
Friday,
November 13, 2026
Time Provided By
Your Child's Teacher
Join us in your child's classroom for our November Parent Engagement! Your child's class will read the book of the month for November/December: "Meesha Makes Friends by Tom Percival" and complete a hands-on activity.
Parents must bring identification. Flyer coming soon.
Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/P596XReadAloud
Healthy Families/Care Corner Parent Support Group
Thursday,
November 19, 2026
10:00am
P.S. 596X @498
1640 Bronxdale Ave.
3rd Floor Library
Healthy Families is a hands on workshop providing families with practical healthy eating tips to combat support and improve health.
To register, e-mail Toni Rodriguez - TRodriguez32@schools.nyc.gov or Dawn Harney - DHarney@schools.nyc.gov.
bottom of page