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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.
Back to School
Laser Show
Wednesday,
September 16, 2026
10:00am
Harry S. Truman
High School
1st Floor Auditorium
750 Baychester Ave.
All families are welcome to attend this Back to School inspired LASER Event! It Will Be Unforgettable! Don't Miss This Super Cool Back to School Assembly!
Parents, staff and students must bring identification.
Parents: Please leave extra time for a security screening at Truman High School!
September/
October
Parent Engagement
Friday,
September 25, 2026
P.S. 596X@
178, 153 and 498
Please join us for the September/October Parent Engagement activity! Join us in your child's classroom as they read the book of the month and complete a hands-on activity.
Parents must bring identification to enter the building.
Time to be provided by your child's teacher.
No School: Italian Heritage/
Indigenous
Peoples' Day
Monday,
October 12, 2026
School will not be in session in observance of Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples' Day on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Students will return to school on
Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
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!
School Leadership Team Meeting
Tuesday,
September 15, 2026
9:30am
P.S. 178X Room 160
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 first SLT meeting for the 2026 - 2027 school year!
No School:
Yom Kippur
Monday,
September 21, 2026
School will not be in session in observance of Yom Kippur on Monday, September 21, 2026.
Students will return to school on
Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
District 75 Back to School Bash
Saturday,
September 26, 2026
10:00am to 3:00pm
Jacob Javits Center
429 11th Ave
New York, NY 10001
10AM - 3PM
Save the Date! Kick off the school year with fun,
friends, and festivities!
School Supply Giveaways, Agency Information, Games & Activities, Raffle Prizes
More information in the flyer below!
Saturday
Academy
Saturday,
October 17, 2026
6:00pm to 8:00pm
P.S. 596X @ 178
850 Baychester Ave.
Bronx, NY 10475
Room 160
We are partnering with Maquis studios on a combination of visual arts, dance and music. Drop off at 9:30 am. Parents are invited back at 11:30 am for lunch following the workshop with the students. We are asking parents to commit to ALL Saturday's.
Dates are as follows: 10-17-26, 11-21-26, 12-1-26, 1-16-27, 2-6-27, 3-20-27, 4-10-27, 5-22-27, 6-12-27.
RSVP by 10/2/26.
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.
Breakfast with
the Principal
Wednesday,
September 23, 2026
10:00am
P.S. 596X @ 178
850 Baychester Ave.
Bronx, NY 10475
Let's connect, collaborate, and celebrate our school community! Join Principal John and team for a delicious morning of conversation, insights, and updates! Your voice matters. Your partnership makes a difference. Come and Meet the Admin Team! Please bring identification to enter the building!
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