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Open House: November 10, 2025 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Join the experience!

The Christa McAuliffe School inspires bold, curious leaders through a well-rounded, rigorous education that nurtures intellect & character.

Our six-day program lets students dive into a multitude of exciting opportunities. Students can audition for band, chorus, or theater, and choose from four academies: Scientific Research, Arts & Humanities, Business & Law, and ACES. Students can discover classes like Web Design, Flight Simulation, 3D Printing, Robotics, and Digital Journalism, plus partnerships with Chase Bank, Flight Academy, and Broadway’s Roundabout Theater!

Please check out our Flyer to register!

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Students Members for SLT: 7th and 8th Grade
Interested in being a school leader and having your voice heard? Represent your academy and apply to be a student member of our School Leadership Team (SLT)! Interest meetings will be held on the following days:

ABL - Thursday, October 9^th during Period 5 in the Library

ASR - Friday, October 10^th during Period 4 in Room 407

AAH - Friday, October 10^th during Period 6 in Room 402

Lunch passes will be available from Room 451 during AM Homeroom.
- SLT Student Flyer.pdf
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High School Admissions
- Family Presentation for rising 8th graders_July 2025 1(1).pdf
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Art Portfolio class with Ms. Terlonge

Please see the attached flyer to learn about making your Art Portfolio with Ms. Terlonge!
- Art Portfolio 1.pdf
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NYC Schools Account

NYCSA gives you access to important information about your child. You will be able to receive communication from the school, see your child's report card, state test scores, attendance and emergency contacts. Please make sure you have a NYCSA account.
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Kindness Over Bullies

🚫Bullying of any kind is not okay.

Bullying can come in different forms such as:

🔹Verbal bullying

🔹Social bullying

🔹Physical bullying

🔹Cyberbullying

Whether in-person or online, during school or after hours, if you see bullying, speak up and make a difference!

Learn more: schools.nyc.gov/RespectForAll
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ELA Newsletter Fall 2025

The ELA Department is excited to share its Fall Newsletter!

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Clubs, Events and Afterschool Programs
- IS 187 Club and Events Flier.pdf
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School Tours for Our Valued Families!

We are so excited to announce that we will be hosting monthly school tours designed especially for our valued families! These tours offer an invaluable opportunity for you to step into our nurturing environment and explore the unique offerings of each academy within our school. Our first IS 187 Parent Tour is scheduled for Monday, November 27, 2023. We have two convenient time slots available for your convenience: from 8:00 AM- 8:55 AM or 8:55 AM- 9:40 AM. Your presence and engagement in these tours mean a lot to us, and we eagerly anticipate sharing our school's wonderful environment with you!

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Calendar

Oct 16

Day 1

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Oct 17

Day 2

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Oct 20

Diwali

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Oct 20

School Closed

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Oct 21

SLT Meeting @ 3pm

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Congrats Class of 2025! We Are So Proud!

Billion Oysters Symposium 2025

AAH Mexican Dance Assembly June 2025

Student Work at The Brooklyn Children's Museum

Student Animation's at the BCM and Met!

James Cornelius' (711) animation will be on display at the Brooklyn Children's Museum. Shia Foucault's (712) animation will be featured as a semifinalist in the The Metropolitan Museum of Art's catalog for PS ART.

#WorldDownSyndromeDay

IS 187 Running Team Spring Jamboree

IS 187 Jump Rope Event

Citywide Youth Summit

Five I.S. 187 students were invited to a four-part middle school student-centered series connecting four schools in multiple boroughs. This experience has given students a chance to deepen their understanding of themselves and each other through restorative practices, SEL, and music—all leading up to a presentation at the Citywide Youth Summit on May 28.

The Running Team Ran a Mile in the Time Square Half Marathon

ABL Pi Competition!

ABL 7th and 8th at Popular Bank

ABL 7th and 8th Grade students had a unique opportunity to tour the offices of Popular Bank in collaboration with Junior Achievement! Students engaged in interactive activities to develop essential professional skills, including how to write a professional resume. Thank you to our wonderful Business teacher Mrs. Mikhels for organizing this experience! Students posing in an office Students with a banker at a conference table

Congratulations to Our Math Team – 1st Place at MATHCOUNTS!

We are thrilled to share that our math team has secured 1st place in the Brooklyn Chapter MATHCOUNTS competition on February 4th! MATHCOUNTS is a prestigious annual contest that challenges middle school students to apply their mathematical knowledge and problem-solving skills in a competitive setting. Thanks to their dedication and hard work, our students have advanced to the state competition, which will take place in Saratoga Springs this March.

A huge congratulations to our team:

Bryant Ho (714)
Asadbek Abdurakhmonov (807)
Kingsley Huang (807)
Jordan Su (802)

Additionally, Ethan Chen (703) will be competing as an individual qualifier at the state level!

This incredible achievement is a testament to their perseverance, teamwork, and passion for mathematics. We also want to extend our deepest gratitude to Ms. Gambino and Ms. Tung for their dedication and commitment in coaching and supporting our students throughout this journey. Their guidance has been instrumental in the team's success! We couldn’t be prouder of our students and look forward to cheering them on at the next stage of the competition!

Congratulations once again to our Math Team on this outstanding accomplishment!

Penthouse Recording Studios

Our 8th Grade Chorus Classes recently embarked on a fascinating journey into the world of music recording and engineering. This experience was not only educational but also incredibly enjoyable for all the students involved. Each student had the opportunity to participate in a hands-on session, where they explored the various aspects of the music recording process.

Throughout the sessions, students learned about the different techniques used in music production, including sound mixing, editing, and mastering. They engaged with professionals in the field, gaining insights into the tools and technology that make music recording possible. This exposure allowed them to appreciate the artistry behind their favorite songs and understand the effort that goes into producing high-quality music.

The chorus members were enthusiastic and eager to learn, asking questions and experimenting with different recording methods. The experience fostered teamwork and creativity, as students collaborated to create their own recordings. By the end of the sessions, they not only developed new skills but also a deeper appreciation for the music they love.

What a great day 803, 805, and 811!

ABL Job Shadowing Trip: Capgemini

ABL students had an exciting opportunity to learn about the future of AI during their job shadow visit to Capgemini! Class 806 learned about technology-based careers via hands-on activities like programming their own robots. Thank you to Ms. Mikhels, Junior Achievement of NY, and the SIFMA Foundation for coordinating!