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Welcome to MS 172
Upcoming Events
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Wear Pint to support our play "Mean Girls"
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MS172 Spirit Wear Day- Wear your MS172 gear or school colors blue and gold
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MS172 presents "Mean Girls" 7:00 PM
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MS172 presents "Mean Girls" 2:00 PM
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SLT 3:30 PM
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News & Announcements
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MS 172 Art Teacher Ms. Krumholz Announces the P.S. Art 2025 Winner
Ms. Krumholz announces:
I'm excited to announce Nikul H, has been selected from almost 1,000 entries to be part of P.S. Art 2025 exhibition.
P.S. Art celebrates the visual arts in New York City’s public schools and showcases the tremendous talent of students from every neighborhood across the city.
The Arts Office will create a catalogue that will be printed and posted online. In addition, the Metropolitan Museum of Art will post a virtual exhibition of P.S. Art 2025 during the opening on June 10, 2025.
Titled: "Powers of Comprehension"
11"x 15", Ebony Pencil on paper, 2025MS172Q -
MS Arts Audition Boot Camp 2025 (7th Grade Students) Deadline is Friday, March 28th.
August 4 – August 15, 2025 (Monday - Friday)
Note: There will be weekend follow-up sessions in the Fall 2025 prior to high school
auditioning season (dates to be determined).Overview: This is a free, two-week arts intensive program for New York City Public
Schools students entering grade 8 in September 2025. The NYC Public Schools (NYCPS)
Arts Office administers this program in collaboration with a group of leading cultural
organizations: Lincoln Center, Weill Institute of Music at Carnegie Hall, Harlem School
of the Arts, New York Philharmonic, Studio in a School, and The Juilliard School.
Application Deadline: All applications must be completed and RECEIVED by 11:59 p.m. on March 28, 2025.MS172Q -
Summer Rising 2025 Application is Opened (Summer Program)
Apply for Summer Rising on myschools.nyc using the same account you applied to for middle and high schoolMS172Q -
High School Offers (Update)
High school offers will be available to families later this afternoon, Thursday, March 6th, on your MySchools account (myschools.nyc).
Please see the attached flyer for Family Information Sessions hosted by High School Enrollment. These workshops will cover topics such as:- How high school offers were made
- How waitlists work
- Next steps in the process
After the presentation, High School Enrollment staff will be available to respond to your questions.
Please watch this informational video to learn more about how to view your offer and waitlist status:
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Apply Now for Exciting STEM Spring Break Enrichment Programs!
Apply Now for Exciting STEM Spring Break Enrichment Programs!
What’s your spring break destination? K–8 students can apply now to STEM Matters NYC enrichment programs. Choose from a wide range of programs at amazing destinations throughout the five boroughs! Get your hands dirty in nature, encounter amazing animals, or design an art or engineering project. Students will meet and work with field experts in programs that feature real-world learning experiences.
Programs are offered at: NYC Center for Aerospace and Applied Mathematics; Intrepid Museum; MakerSpace NYC; New York Aquarium; New York Botanical Garden; Prospect Park Zoo; Queens Botanical Garden; Queens County Farm Museum; Queens Zoo; Rocking the Boat; Salvadori Center; Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden; Sound Collective; Staten Island MakerSpace; Staten Island Museum; Staten Island Zoo; and UrbanGlass.
Don’t miss out, spots are limited, and the application deadline is Sunday, March 9. Preference is given to students who attend Title I schools. Learn more and apply now. For questions, contact STEMMattersNYC@schools.nyc.gov.
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Wednesdays We Wear PINK to Support Our School Play "Mean Girls"
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Respect for all Week Theme "A Brighter Tomorrow Begins Today" February 10th Through February 14th.
Respect For All Spirit Week Theme: “A Brighter Tomorrow Begins Today”
Monday, February 10th, 2025
Decades Day!
Decades Day!- wear clothes that are from any past decade. You can wear clothes that were popular in the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90’s and so on.
Tuesday, February 11th, 2025
Sports Day
Sports Day- Rock your favorite team gear… Hats allowed today
Wednesday, February 12th, 2025
Disney Day
Disney Song Sing Along
Dress up like your favorite Disney Character to spread the message of love and respect for all. Disney sing-along during recess in the auditorium.
“The greatest moments in life are not concerned with selfish achievements but rather with the things we do for the people we love and esteem, and whose respect we need.” ~Walt Disney
Thursday, February 13th, 2025
Crazy Hat/Hair Day
National No One Eats Alone Day
PTA Valentine’s Day sale happening today during lunch periods.
Crazy Hat/Crazy Hair Day!- Show your silly side and creativity. Rock that wild hat or get creative with your hair today.
National No One Eats Alone Day- Make a new friend and create a culture of belonging. Cafeteria activity for students.
Friday, February 14h, 2025
P.S. I Love You Day
Valentine’s Day
Wear Red, Pink, or Purple
PTA Valentine’s Day sale happening today during lunch periods
7th Grade S.E.L. Day- 7th graders will join our S.E.L. team for special activities in celebration of P.S. I Love You Day.
Theme - “A brighter tomorrow begins today”. Fostering a supportive environment and school community where everyone feels welcomed, loved, and supported.
Candy Heart Estimate- Stop by Mr. Sasso during lunch and make an estimate of how many candy hearts are in the jar. Closest winner for year grade wins a prize! Winners to be announced at the end of the day.
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The 2025 NYSSMA Solo Festival registration has opened
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Grade Information
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Address
81-14 257th Street
Floral Park, New York 11004
Phone
718-831-4000
Fax
718-831-4008
*You can also connect with your teachers and staff using the Staff Directory.
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PTA's Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser
Please help support MS172!
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MS 172 Art Teacher Ms. Krumholz Announces the P.S. Art 2025 Winner
Ms. Krumholz announces:
I'm excited to announce Nikul H, has been selected from almost 1,000 entries to be part of P.S. Art 2025 exhibition.
P.S. Art celebrates the visual arts in New York City’s public schools and showcases the tremendous talent of students from every neighborhood across the city.
The Arts Office will create a catalogue that will be printed and posted online. In addition, the Metropolitan Museum of Art will post a virtual exhibition of P.S. Art 2025 during the opening on June 10, 2025.
Titled: "Powers of Comprehension"
11"x 15", Ebony Pencil on paper, 2025MS172Q -
MS Arts Audition Boot Camp 2025 (7th Grade Students) Deadline is Friday, March 28th.
August 4 – August 15, 2025 (Monday - Friday)
Note: There will be weekend follow-up sessions in the Fall 2025 prior to high school
auditioning season (dates to be determined).Overview: This is a free, two-week arts intensive program for New York City Public
Schools students entering grade 8 in September 2025. The NYC Public Schools (NYCPS)
Arts Office administers this program in collaboration with a group of leading cultural
organizations: Lincoln Center, Weill Institute of Music at Carnegie Hall, Harlem School
of the Arts, New York Philharmonic, Studio in a School, and The Juilliard School.
Application Deadline: All applications must be completed and RECEIVED by 11:59 p.m. on March 28, 2025.MS172Q -
Summer Rising 2025 Application is Opened (Summer Program)
Apply for Summer Rising on myschools.nyc using the same account you applied to for middle and high schoolMS172Q -
High School Offers (Update)
High school offers will be available to families later this afternoon, Thursday, March 6th, on your MySchools account (myschools.nyc).
Please see the attached flyer for Family Information Sessions hosted by High School Enrollment. These workshops will cover topics such as:- How high school offers were made
- How waitlists work
- Next steps in the process
After the presentation, High School Enrollment staff will be available to respond to your questions.
Please watch this informational video to learn more about how to view your offer and waitlist status:
Informational VideoMS172Q -
Apply Now for Exciting STEM Spring Break Enrichment Programs!
Apply Now for Exciting STEM Spring Break Enrichment Programs!
What’s your spring break destination? K–8 students can apply now to STEM Matters NYC enrichment programs. Choose from a wide range of programs at amazing destinations throughout the five boroughs! Get your hands dirty in nature, encounter amazing animals, or design an art or engineering project. Students will meet and work with field experts in programs that feature real-world learning experiences.
Programs are offered at: NYC Center for Aerospace and Applied Mathematics; Intrepid Museum; MakerSpace NYC; New York Aquarium; New York Botanical Garden; Prospect Park Zoo; Queens Botanical Garden; Queens County Farm Museum; Queens Zoo; Rocking the Boat; Salvadori Center; Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden; Sound Collective; Staten Island MakerSpace; Staten Island Museum; Staten Island Zoo; and UrbanGlass.
Don’t miss out, spots are limited, and the application deadline is Sunday, March 9. Preference is given to students who attend Title I schools. Learn more and apply now. For questions, contact STEMMattersNYC@schools.nyc.gov.
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Wednesdays We Wear PINK to Support Our School Play "Mean Girls"
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Respect for all Week Theme "A Brighter Tomorrow Begins Today" February 10th Through February 14th.
Respect For All Spirit Week Theme: “A Brighter Tomorrow Begins Today”
Monday, February 10th, 2025
Decades Day!
Decades Day!- wear clothes that are from any past decade. You can wear clothes that were popular in the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90’s and so on.
Tuesday, February 11th, 2025
Sports Day
Sports Day- Rock your favorite team gear… Hats allowed today
Wednesday, February 12th, 2025
Disney Day
Disney Song Sing Along
Dress up like your favorite Disney Character to spread the message of love and respect for all. Disney sing-along during recess in the auditorium.
“The greatest moments in life are not concerned with selfish achievements but rather with the things we do for the people we love and esteem, and whose respect we need.” ~Walt Disney
Thursday, February 13th, 2025
Crazy Hat/Hair Day
National No One Eats Alone Day
PTA Valentine’s Day sale happening today during lunch periods.
Crazy Hat/Crazy Hair Day!- Show your silly side and creativity. Rock that wild hat or get creative with your hair today.
National No One Eats Alone Day- Make a new friend and create a culture of belonging. Cafeteria activity for students.
Friday, February 14h, 2025
P.S. I Love You Day
Valentine’s Day
Wear Red, Pink, or Purple
PTA Valentine’s Day sale happening today during lunch periods
7th Grade S.E.L. Day- 7th graders will join our S.E.L. team for special activities in celebration of P.S. I Love You Day.
Theme - “A brighter tomorrow begins today”. Fostering a supportive environment and school community where everyone feels welcomed, loved, and supported.
Candy Heart Estimate- Stop by Mr. Sasso during lunch and make an estimate of how many candy hearts are in the jar. Closest winner for year grade wins a prize! Winners to be announced at the end of the day.
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The 2025 NYSSMA Solo Festival registration has opened
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