NEWS & EVENTS


2025 - 2026 School Year Calendar
March 2026
The 2025 - 2026 school year calendar is now available in multiple languages. Translations are available here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/calendar/2025-2026-school-year-calendar

Minority & Women Owned Businesses in partnership with P596X
March 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.

Immigrant Resources Letter and Know Your Rights
January 20, 2026
NYCPS remains committed to supporting immigrant communities and ensuring that all immigrant students and families are aware of available resources, as well as their rights. Please read the letter below (multiple languages available) for more information.

Care Corner
Parent Support Group Daytime
Monday,
April 27, 2026
9:30am to 11:30am
P.S. 596X @ 153
650 Baychester Ave.
Bronx, NY 10475
Real Talk, Real Care.
Come to Connect Accept, Respect, Expect.
United We are strong!
In-person event.
Please bring identification.
Register Here for:

Life After P596X
Friday,
April 29, 2026
10:00am and 7:00pm
On Zoom
Please join us for a parent information session
Middle School - A successful Transition
Hosted by: Dawn Harney Parent Coordinator and Toni Rodriguez School Social Worker
Flyer below. All are welcome.

School Leadership Team Meeting
Tuesday,
May 12, 2025
9:30am
P.S. 596X @ 178
850 Baychester Ave.
Room 160
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.
Please bring identification to enter the building.

Fathers
Club
Meeting
Wednesday,
May 20, 2026
6:00pm to 8:00pm
P.S. 596X @ 178
850 Baychester Ave.
Bronx, NY 10475
Room 160
Our P.S. 596X and P.S. 176X father's club meets monthly on Wednesday evenings to allow fathers to come together to socialize, support each other, unwind and meet some new friends. Our meetings are always interesting and productive. We discuss issues which are important to us and network in order to learn from and help each other. Please bring identification.

No School:
Eid-Al-Adha
Wednesday,
May 27, 2026
School will not be in session in observance of Eid-Al-Adha
on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Students will return to school on
Thursday, May 28, 2026.

Chancellor's Conference Day
No School for Students
Thursday,
June 4, 2026
P.S. 596X @ 178, 153 and 498
School will not be in session for students on Thursday, June 4, 2026 for Chancellor's Conference Day.
Staff will attend professional development.
Students will return to school on Monday, June 8, 2026.

P596X 5th Grade Graduation 2026
Tuesday,
June 16, 2026
11:00am
Harry S. Truman High School
750 Baychester Avenue
Maye A. Shaw Auditorium
1st Floor
Please join us for our 5th grade graduation ceremony for 2026.
Please bring identification and leave extra time for a security screening at Truman High School.
Don't forget your camera!
Flyer coming soon. Seating is first come, first serve and no tickets are required.

2026 - 2027 School Year Calendar
April 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

Transportation Updates for the 2025 –2026
School Year
March 2026
This school year, you will be able to track your student’s bus journey through a smartphone app or website. To log into the app or the web app, you will need your New York City Schools Account (NYCSA) credentials.The NYC School Bus App is the latest development in a multi-year NYC Public Schools initiative to modernize NYC’s school transportation system.
Instructions to download the app can be found on schools.nyc.gov/SchoolBusApp.

April 2026: What’s Happening in NYC Public Schools
March 31, 2026
Please read the April 2026: What's Happening in NYC Public Schools Newsletter. This update provides information about Summer Rising offers, admissions updates, the NYC School Survey, a new automated language assistant, and April events..
Translations are available for download at
schools.nyc.gov/messagesforfamilies

Autism Spirit/
Neurodiversity
Week 2026
Monday,
April 20, 2026
through
Friday,
April 24, 2026
Autism Spirit/Neurodiversity week will take place from Monday, April 20, 2026 through Friday, April 24, 2026.
Please join us in celebrating autism acceptance and awareness.
Flyer and additional below.

Healthy Families Nutrition Workshop Series
Monday,
April 27, 2026
11:30am to 12:30pm
P.S. 596X @153
650 Baychester Avenue
Gain tangible culinary skills, reliable nutrition information, culturally relevant nutrition strategies, and tips for building a healthy diet and lifestyle. Receive supplemental learning resources like multi-lingual recipes, nutrition flyers, recipe samples, and other nutrition samples.
Register Here:
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Camp Ramapo
Parent Retreat 2026
Friday,
May 1, 2026
7:45am to 8:00pm
Rhinebeck, NY
WHO: Parents/Caregivers of 596X Students (2 adults per family – students do NOT ATTEND this trip)
DATE: May 1, 2026
TIME: Leave from P.S. 178 at 7:45 a.m. SHARP!!! Return to P.S. 178 between 7:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
PLACE: Camp Ramapo (non-profit camp)
LOCATION: Rhinebeck, NY (approx. 2 hours from Bronx)
TRANSPORTATION: Coach Bus – Academy Bus
COST: $10 dollars per person, which includes a special T shirt and snacks for the bus ride
MEALS: Includes lunch, BBQ dinner and snacks

Saturday Academy
at PS596X
Friday,
May 8, 2026
10:00am to 12:00pm
P.S. 176X @ 181
800 Baychester Ave.
Bronx, NY 10475
Light Refreshments will be served.
AGENDA:
- Introductions
- Overview of Programs
- Meet the PTA
- A Parent's Perspective
- Q&A Session
- Intake & NYCSA Account Setup
- School Tour
RSVP using the attached form or via e-mail - LSingleton6@schools.nyc.gov

May
Parent Engagement
Friday,
May 15, 2026
Time to Be Provided By Your
Child's Classroom Teacher
P.S. 596X@ 178, 153 and 498
Please join us for our May Parent Engagement as your child's class reads the book of the month: "Peanut Butter and Cupcake" by Terry Border and completes a hands-on activity.
Students will make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich flip book!
Please RSVP with your child's teacher. Time to be provided by your child's teacher.
Additional information and flyer coming soon.

Field Day 2026
Friday,
May 22, 2026
10:00am to 12:00pm
Harry S. Truman High School
Fieldhouse Gym (Basement Level)
750 Baychester Ave.
Bronx, NY 10475
Please join us for field day 2026 in the Truman High School Fieldhouse gym. Special t-shirts will be provided for students only. There will be two field day sessions. Additional information will be provided shortly.
Parents are welcome to attend.
Please bring identification and leave time for a security screening at Truman High School.

Clerical Day
No School for Students
Friday,
June 5, 2026
P.S. 596X @ 178, 153 and 498
School will not be in session for students on Friday, June 5, 2026 for Clerical Day.
Staff will complete report cards and other paperwork.
Students will return to school on Monday, June 8, 2026.

P596X Pre-K Graduation 2026
Wednesday,
June 17, 2026
9:00am
P.S. 596X@178
850 Baychester Avenue
Cafeteria
1st Floor
Please join us for our Pre-K grade graduation ceremony for 2026.
This event is for pre-k parents and pre-k staff only.
Don't forget your camera!
Flyer coming soon.
Seating is first come, first serve and no tickets are required.

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!

Principal Parent Partnership
Thursdays 9am to 10am on Zoom
Join our weekly meetings!
Speak with the school Principal and our elected parent leaders on collaborative practices and working together on school events, initiatives plus much more.
Principal Parent Partnership meetings take place every Thursday morning at 9am.

NYCPS Immunization Requirements Remain Unchanged
January 20, 2026
On January 7, the New York State Department of Health and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issued a Health Advisory addressing immunization practices following updates to federal childhood vaccination recommendations. As noted in the advisory, these federal updates do not impact New York State or New York City school immunization requirements, nor do they alter existing state or city policies governing student attendance.
All existing immunization policies and procedures for student attendance remain in place. Please read the letter below (multiple languages available) for more information.

P.S. 596X Online School Store
March 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.

Spring Carnival
2026
Friday,
April 24, 2026
9:00am to 1:00pm
P.S. 596X@178
850 Baychester Ave.
Outside Yard
Please join us for our spring carnival!
GAMES - MUSIC -
BOUNCY HOUSE - FUN SLIDES
Your child's teacher will provide you with the time your child's class will attend the carnival.
Parent permission for students required.
Permission slips will be sent home.

Care Corner
Parent Support
Group Nighttime
Monday,
April 27, 2026
6:00pm to 7:30pm
On Zoom
Real Talk, Real Care. Come to Connect Accept, Respect, Expect.
United We are strong!
This event will take place from 6:00pm to 7:30pm on Zoom. Register to receive the link.
Register Here:
www.tinyurl.com/P596XNights

District 75 Father's Health & Wellness Expo
Saturday,
May 2, 2026
10:00am to 2:00pm
The Battery Park City School
55 Battery Place
New York, NY 10280
District 75 will be sponsoring a Father's Wellness Expo on Saturday, May 2, 2026 10:00am to 2:00pm at The Battery Park City School.
Massages, motivational speakers, music, lunch, healthy eating cooking lesson and more! Calling all father figures!
Please register below to attend or click here: https://tinyurl.com/FathersExpo2026.

Saturday Academy
at PS596X
Saturday,
May 9, 2026
9:30am to 12:00pm
P.S. 596X @ 178
850 Baychester Ave.
Bronx, NY 10475
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: 2-7-26, 3-14-26, 4-18-26, 5-9-26. This event is now full.
Join the waiting list Here: www.tinyurl.com/P596XNew

Silent Disco and Sneaker Ball
Saturday,
May 16, 2026
3:00pm to 6:00pm
P.S. 596X @ 178
850 Baychester Ave.
1st Floor Cafeteria
Please join us for our P596X Silent Disco and sneaker ball! Each participant will receive a headset and will be able to select from 3 different music channels (one student channel)!
Please RSVP by 5/8/26 using the link below - limit of 3 people per family NO EXCEPTIONS! Food will be provided. We will notify you via e-mail if you are selected to attend.
Dress to impress and wear your fanciest sneakers!
R.S.V.P. Here:
https://tinyurl.com/P596XDisco

No School: Memorial Day
Monday,
May 25, 2026
School will not be in session for Memorial Day on
Monday, May 25, 2026.
Students will return to school on
Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

P596X Presents Disney's Frozen
Wednesday,
June 3, 2026 and June 11, 2026
11:00am
Harry S. Truman High School
750 Baychester Avenue
Maye A. Shaw Auditorium
1st Floor
Please join us for our 2026 Disney performance of Frozen.
Please bring identification and leave extra time for a security screening at Truman High School.
Don't forget your camera!
Flyer coming soon. Seating is first come, first serve and no tickets are required.

P596X Virtual
Read Aloud
Tuesday,
June 9, 2026
6:00pm to 7:00pm
On Zoom
Please join us for our May Parent Engagement as your child's class reads the book of the month: "Peanut Butter and Cupcake" by Terry Border and completes a hands-on activity. Students will make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich flip book!
Please RSVP with your child's teacher. Time to be provided by your child's teacher.
Register Here: www.tinyurl.com/P596XReadAloud





