PARENT ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES
P.S. 596X
Parent Engagement
Activities
Principal's Monthly
Town Hall
Monthly Town Halls
will resume in
September 2026
Join our monthly Online Meetings!
Speak with the school Principal and our elected parent leaders on collaborative practices and working together on school events, initiatives plus much more.
E-mail info@p596x.org for the Zoom link.
School Leadership Team Meeting
School Leadership Team
Meetings will resume in September 2026
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.
Summer Circus
Show
Thursday,
July 23, 2026
10:00am
Harry S. Truman High School
Maye A. Shaw Auditorium
1st Floor
750 Baychester Ave.
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!
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 to follow!
2026 - 2027
Thursday,
September 10, 2026
The 2026 - 2027 school year begins on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 for staff, and on Thursday, September 10, 2026 for students.
The 2026 - 2027 calendar can be found below.
Please make sure you are registered for a NYCSA account and a Parent Square account for the latest updates!
NYPD
Jazz Band
Thursday,
July 30, 2026
10:00am
Harry S. Truman
High School
1st Floor Auditorium
750 Baychester Ave.
Please join us as the NYPD Jazz band performs for our school.
The NYPD Band performs at department ceremonies, parades and community events across the city and in concerts around the world.
Parents and staff must bring identification.
Parents must go through a security screening - leave extra time to enter the building prior to the show.
DNA
Summer Performance
Monday,
August 10, 2026
10:00am
Harry S. Truman
High School
1st Floor Auditorium
750 Baychester Ave.
Please join us as DNA performs for our students and staff. Get ready to dance and sing!
Parents and staff must bring identification.Parents must go through a security screening - leave extra time to enter the building prior to the show.
2026
Thursday,
August 6, 2026
9:00am
P.S. 178X - Outside Yard
850 Baychester Avenue
Please join us for Water Mania 2026.
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.
Friday,
July 24, 2026
9:00am
P.S. 178X - Outside Yard
850 Baychester Avenue
Join us for our summer carnival!
COTTON CANDY - GAMES -
MUSIC - BOUNCY HOUSE - FUN SLIDES
Parent permission for students required.