NEWS & EVENTS

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

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) gives parents and students age 18 and older rights over student education records. Please read the annual FERPA notification using the link below.

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.

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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.

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Please read the April Parent Coordinator's Newsletter highlighting the events from the month of May.

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This event is for pre-k students, parents and pre-k staff only.

Don't forget your camera!

*Each student will be given a shirt for the ceremony.

*Please join us immediately after graduation for a celebration in the gym.

*Please plan to arrive no later than 9:15 a.m. as the ceremony begins promptly at 9:30am.​

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The Chapter 683 summer program is established for students with disabilities in District 75 whose IEPs mandate a 12 month school year.

It is a six week full-day instructional program that begins on July 1, 2026 for staff, on July 6, 2026 for students and ends on August 13, 2026. 

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Please join us as Westchester Circus Arts presents our summer circus show! Westchester Circus Arts is a woman-owned business founded by circus Artist Hilary Sweeney and brings the thrill of the big top to life with family-friendly circus performances and spectacular shows that captivate audiences of all ages. From breathtaking aerial acts to laugh-out-loud clowning, the shows are packed with excitement!  

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Save the Date!  Kick off the school year with fun,

friends, and festivities! 

School Supply Giveaways, Agency Information, Games & Activities, Raffle Prizes

More information to follow!

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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

Hello, 596X School Community!

P596X has the best staff! Help me "shout them out". 

Parents and staff are welcome to nominate using the flyer below.

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Thank you,

John Siracuse 

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.

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Please read the May 2026: What's Happening in NYC Public Schools Newsletter. This Family Update provides information about the 2026–27 school year calendar, Summer Rising offers, admissions updates, Teacher Appreciation Week, Climate Action Day, and Parent-Teacher Conferences.

Translations are available for download at 

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Join Us for the P596X Spring Fling 2026!

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A fun afternoon for graduates and their families ONLY!

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Dress to impress like the Kings and Queens that you are!

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Good Music - Great People - Lasting Memories!

We can't wait to see you there!

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School will not be in session in observance of Juneteenth

on Friday, June 19, 2026.

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Students will return to school on

Monday, June 22, 2026.​​

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Please join us as Prismatic Magic presents our summer laser show.

Flyer coming soon.

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Get ready to dance!

Wear your school spirit attire!​

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Parents and staff must bring identification.

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Parents must go through a security screening - leave extra time to enter the building prior to the show.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Please join us as the NYPD Jazz band performs for our school. Flyer coming soon. The Band of the City of New York Police Department, commonly known as the NYPD Police Band, is an American Police band which serves under the NYPD in New York City. The band currently has 70 members and is part of the NYPD Ceremonial Unit. The band's motto is as follows: Serve, Protect and Entertain. The NYPD Band performs at department ceremonies, parades and community events across the city and in concerts around the world.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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!

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.

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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.

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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. 

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The school store is now closed for this school year and will reopen in the late summer. ​​​​​​​​​

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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 is below. Seating is first come, first serve and no tickets are required.​

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The last day of school for students will be Friday, June 26, 2026.

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The Chapter 683 summer program is established for students with disabilities in District 75 whose IEPs mandate a 12 month school year. It is a six week full-day instructional program that begins on July 1, 2026 for staff, on July 6, 2026 for students and ends on August 13, 2026. 

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Join us for our summer carnival!
 
T-BALL - COTTON CANDY - GAMES

MUSIC - BOUNCY HOUSE - FUN SLIDES

Parent permission for students required.

Flyer coming soon.

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Please join us for Water Mania 2026. Flyer coming soon.

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Small water slides, slip and slide, games, music and more!

Parents: Please send a bathing suit, towel, and water shoes. Sunscreen and hat also recommended.

Parent permission required. Permission slip will be sent home in your child's backpack.

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