​Irwin Altman Middle School 172

News & Announcements

• 2026 Lunar New Year Celebration

  Good Afternoon Irwin Altman Middle School 172 Families,

   

  On Behalf of MS 172 Beacon and our PTA:

   

  MS 172 Beacon and PTA invite your to the 2026 Lunar New Year Celebration. Year of the Horse. 

  At MS 172 Irwin Altman Middle School. Wednesday- February 25, 2026. 5pm-7pm.

  Free for all students and families. Join us for an evening of food, crafts, music, performances, and more!

   

  Please see attached for further details.

   

  Audrey Geliga

  Parent Coordinator, Irwin Altman Middle School 172

   

  • Lunar New Year 2026 Flyer - Final draft.pdf

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• Registration for the 2026 NYSSMA Solo Festival

  Click here for registration information for the 2026 NYSSMA Solo Festival”

  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V6LX_OKxiBXFd1t6YykXszELfoGp63izNtCtomROgjo/edit?usp=sharing

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• Tickets for the NYCFC Soccer Game

  Good Afternoon Irwin Altman Middle School 172 Families,

   

  On Behalf of our Principal, Dr. DeSimone:

   

  Hello MS 172 Families,

   

  We are excited to share that our school has been given the opportunity to purchase discounted tickets for an upcoming NYCFC soccer game.

  If you are interested, please use the link below to purchase tickets directly:

  https://www.gofevo.com/event/NycfcMS172 

  We hope this is a fun opportunity for our families to enjoy together.

  Warm regards,

  Dr. Paul J. DeSimone

  Principal

  Irwin Altman Middle School 172

   

  Audrey Geliga

  Parent Coordinator, Irwin Altman Middle School 172

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• Mental Health Support on Behalf of Our Social Worker Mrs. Bourbia and Our SEL Team

  Good Morning Irwin Altman Middle School Families,

   

  On Behalf of our School Social Worker Ms. Bourbia and our SEL team:

   

  Hello Irwin Altman M.S. 172 families,

  
  We're excited to share that our school partners with Marble Health to ensure your child is supported both inside and outside the classroom. Marble Health provides virtual mental health services that are convenient and accessible from home, including:

  • Individual, Group, Family & Parent Therapy (Grades 3+)
  • Medication Management offered
  • Virtual sessions with no waitlists
  • 15+ languages available
  • Insurance Accepted including Medicaid

  Marble Health also hosts free parent workshops on topics to support your family's well-being. Register here: https://www.marblehealth.com/parent-workshops

  Through this partnership, we're committed to supporting the whole child – academically, socially, and emotionally. If you have questions or would like to learn more about these services, please don't hesitate to reach out.

   

  We're grateful for this partnership and the support it brings to our school community! 

   

   

  Brittany Bourbia, LCSW

  School Social Worker

  Irwin Altman Middle School 172

  81-14 257th Street Floral Park, New York 11004

  (718) 831-4000  ext. 1342

  Fax: (718) 831-4008

  http://www.ms172.org/ 

   

  Free Mental Health Support: 

         NYC Well For Staff, Students and Parents 

               -Call: 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355)

               -Text: WELL to 65173

               -Live Chat 

               -https://mentalhealthforall.nyc.gov/

   

  For more information, please read the attached flyers.

   

   

  Audrey Geliga

  Parent Coordinator, Irwin Altman Middle School 172

   

  • Marble-Health_One-Pagers_English.pdf
  • MH_MMS_1P_1 22 26_English.pdf

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• Career Day - Friday, March 13, 2026

  Good Afternoon Irwin Altman Middle School 172 Families,

   

  On Behalf of our our Principal, Dr. DeSimone and our Student Organization:

   

  On Friday, March 13, 2026, Irwin Altman Middle School 172 will host its annual Career Day. This event provides students with the opportunity to learn from accomplished members of our school community who are
  willing to share their professional journeys, experiences, and insights.

  We are excited to invite parents and community members to participate as speakers. Career Day is a meaningful way to expose students to a wide range of professions and help them make connections between their classroom learning and the world beyond school.

  At this time, we invite families to share their interest and availability. If you are interested in participating, would like additional information, or know someone who may be interested, please read the attached document, and either complete the Google Form or send in your response via paper form provided to Audrey Geliga, Parent Coordinator.

  Thank you for your continued support and partnership in enriching our students’ educational experiences.

   

  Audrey Geliga

  Parent Coordinator, Irwin Altman Middle School 172

  • career day flyer.pdf

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• Letter from Anthony M. Inzerillo Superintendent Community School District 26

  Dear District 26 Community,

  Thank you again for your flexibility and partnership during yesterday’s winter weather and remote learning day.

  Attached please find a letter sharing my appreciation for our students, families, school staff, and facilities teams whose collective efforts helped ensure continuity of learning and a safe return to our school buildings this morning.

  I am grateful for the teamwork and care demonstrated across District 26!

  Warm regards,

  Anthony M. Inzerillo

  Superintendent

  Community School District 26

  51-60 Marathon Parkway

  Little Neck, NY 11362

  (718) 631-6943 (Office)

  (718) 631-6996 (Fax)

  www.district-26.org

  Follow us on X @D26Team

   

  

  • 01-27-2026 TY.pdf

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• Rescheduling our Plan, $ave, Spend: A Financial Literacy Family Workshop

  Good Morning Irwin Altman Middle School Families:

   

  On Behalf of The District Office:

   

  Due to the heavy snow accumulation and related parking issues, we are rescheduling our Plan, $ave, Spend: A Financial Literacy Family Workshop.

  We will be in touch soon with details about the new February date. 

   

  Please see attached flyer.

   

  Audrey Geliga

  Parent Coordinator, Irwin Altman Middle School 172

   

   

   

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• Due to impending weather, The PTA has decided to change their In Person meeting to Virtual for this Monday, January 26th, 2026.

  Good Afternoon Irwin Altman Middle School 172 Families, 

   

  On Behalf of The PTA:

  Due to impending weather, The PTA has decided to change their In Person meeting to Virtual for this Monday, January 26th, 2026.

  We are still awaiting final decision from the Mayor's office, regarding whether school will be in person or remote, and please be on the look out for an update email once we know what that decision will look like.

  Here is the link for Monday night's PTA meeting, which will begin at 7pm.

  https://nycdoe.zoom.us/j/96113388970?pwd=6dAa3QraCmY4HvBVUxSH8oywB7S8Hr.1&from=addon#success

   

  Audrey Geliga

  Parent Coordinator, Irwin Altman Middle School 172

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• Due to impending weather occurring this Monday, January 26th 2026, The PTA Panera Fundraiser has been changed to February 24th, 2026

  Good Afternoon  Irwin Altman Middle School 172 Families,

   

  On Behalf of our PTA:

  Due to impending weather occurring this Monday, January 26th 2026, The PTA Panera Fundraiser has been changed to February 24th, 2026.

   

   "We're raising dough!" The PTA is holding a fundraiser Tuesday, February 24th 2026 from 4pm-8pm at Panera Bread. The location is 669 Hillside Ave, New Hyde Park, NY.

  20% of the net sales will be donated. Use code FUND4U at panerabread.com, in the Panera App, or at the kiosk in-cafe.

  Bring this flyer or show a digital copy to your cashier when ordering at the cafe to ensure your organization gets a portion of the net sales.

   

  Please see attached flyer for further details

   

  Audrey Geliga

  Parent Coordinator, Irwin Altman Middle School 172

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• Broadway performance at no cost for 7th Grade Students

  Good Afternoon Irwin Altman Middle School 172 Families,

   

  On Behalf of our Principal Dr. DeSimone and our 7th Grade AP Ms. Soto:

   

  Dear 7th Grade Families,

   

  Irwin Altman Middle School 172 is excited to offer our 7th grade students the opportunity to attend a Broadway performance at no cost through the 2025-2026 Principal Fellowship with the the NYC Public Schools Arts Office.

  We will be seeing Buena Vista Social Club, a hit Broadway musical that tells the story behind the iconic Grammy-winning album through the lives of its legendary Cuban musicians. The show blends 1950s Havana with the 1990s recording sessions and features incredible live Afro-Cuban music, dance, and a tale of resilience and second chances.

   

  Please read the attached document for further important trip details. Space is limited to the first 65 students.

   

  Audrey Geliga

  Parent Coordinator, Irwin Altman Middle School 172

  • Broadway Permission Slip - 7th Grade docx.pdf

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