New York City Public Schools
Anthony Inzerillo, Superintendent District 26
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August 4, 2025
Dear District 26 Families and Community,
On Friday, August 1st, District 26 proudly hosted a District 26 PTA Meet and Greet that honored the heart of our school community, our families. This was an opportunity to welcome parent leaders from across the district, introduce our dedicated District 26 leadership team, and strengthen the relationships that serve as the foundation of our family-school partnerships. District 26 team members, PTA presidents and executive board members, and Louis Tsai, David Rosenfeld, and Liz Tsen, representatives from our Community Education Council, engaged meaningfully with families, shared our collective vision for the year ahead, and reaffirmed our commitment to collaboration and student success. As part of the event, we facilitated an activity to share our district goals, priorities, and action plans and invited feedback from our family partners. The feedback from our parent leaders was powerful, revealing clear trends around the need for specialized staff, whole-child supports, and enriching academic experiences through hands-on learning. This meaningful input will directly inform our work and help strengthen our schools in the year ahead.
In addition, Angelica Santos and Melanie Santos, PTA Co-Presidents from PS 213Q, shared how their PTA fosters a strong school community by designing in-person PTA meetings that prioritize connection, collaboration, and joy. Through purposeful partnerships with staff, engaging student-centered events, and thoughtful planning that reflects the needs of families, they’ve created monthly gatherings that are welcoming, celebratory, and inclusive. From concerts and talent shows to craft nights, movie nights, and community partnerships, each event reflects their belief that families will keep showing up when they feel seen, valued, and inspired. Their presentation offered a powerful reminder that meaningful engagement grows from consistent, joyful experiences where families and schools thrive together.
I want to extend special thanks to District 26 Presidents’ Council President Adriana Aviles and all of our remarkable PTA leaders for their passion, organization, and tireless dedication. Your leadership continues to shape the positive, inclusive, and student-centered school cultures we strive to build across District 26.
As we prepare to open our doors this September, we remain focused on the priorities outlined in our District Comprehensive Education Plan. Hearing directly from families about what matters most to them helps ensure that our planning is reflective of the voices and experiences of the community we serve.
On behalf of our entire team, thank you for your continued support and partnership. We are energized by the momentum of this event and look forward to entering the 2025–2026 school year with a strong and united community by our side.
With appreciation,
Anthony M. Inzerillo
Superintendent
July 30, 2025
Dear District 26 Families and Community Members,
I am proud to share highlights from our District 26 2025 Student Listening and Learning Tour, held yesterday as part of our ongoing commitment to student voice, equity, and community partnership.
This morning, I had the privilege of speaking directly with over 100 students from Kindergarten through Grade 8. Students across our schools engaged in heartfelt, thoughtful, and joyful conversations about what they love about school, what makes them feel cared for, and how we can continue improving their learning experiences. This year’s discussions were centered around the book Caring by Kobi Yamada, a powerful reminder that even the smallest act of kindness can make a lasting impact.
Across every age group, our students demonstrated a deep understanding of what it means to learn, belong, and care for one another. In our Kindergarten to Grade 2 sessions, students shared stories of helping friends to the nurse, sharing toys, and overcoming challenges in reading and math with the support of classmates and teachers. Many spoke about their love for yoga, painting, recess, and making new friends. Their dreams for the first day of school included art supplies, water slides, movie days, and warm welcomes from their teachers.
Students in Grades 3 to 5 highlighted the importance of assemblies, caring adults, and friends who step in when someone is hurt or upset. They reflected on opportunities and programs like book studies, Color Wars, and the opportunity to explore math, sports, and creative projects. They also offered constructive suggestions for improvement including more visual arts, cleaner gym spaces, and a stronger emphasis on kindness and inclusion. Many expressed a desire to begin the new school year with joy, collaboration, and meaningful connections with their classmates.
In Grades 6 to 8, students spoke candidly about what is working well and where we need to grow. They expressed appreciation for field trips, clubs, sports, and creative outlets such as drama and talent shows. At the same time, they advocated for cleaner bathrooms, better lunch options, more club availability, and a stronger balance between academics and student well-being. Their ideas for the first day of school were thoughtful and specific, calling for less pressure, more connection, clear schedules, opportunities to make new friends and a sense of being welcomed and understood.
Across all three sessions, a few key themes emerged. Students thrive when they feel seen, safe, and supported by the adults and peers around them. They find the greatest joy in learning when it includes creativity, collaboration, and meaningful challenges. Above all, they want to be part of school communities rooted in care, equity, and respect.
To every student who participated, thank you for your honesty, your courage, and your ideas. Your voice matters, and your words will guide us as we shape our priorities for the year ahead.
As we prepare to begin the 2025-2026 school year, let us hold onto the spirit of this tour. As Kobi Yamada writes at the close of Caring, “And now I know… with love, hard work, and caring, a better world is possible.” Let’s get started!
With appreciation,
Anthony M. Inzerillo
Superintendent
June 27, 2025
Dear District 26 Community,
What a remarkable year it has been! As we close the 2024-2025 school year, I am filled with immense pride and gratitude for the collective spirit and hard work that defined this year. It is a perfect time to reflect on our journey and celebrate the incredible achievements of our students, educators, and families. Our shared dedication to excellence has been the driving force behind the outstanding educational experiences we've created, and the progress we have made together is truly remarkable.
Our commitment to supporting a nurturing and safe environment has strengthened the heart of our school communities. By intensifying our focus on social-emotional learning, we have supported environments where students feel valued and can thrive both academically and emotionally. We successfully expanded our staff training in emotional support and crisis management, further reinforcing our safe school environments. Our monthly SEL, guidance, and social worker meetings, led by the Student Services Team, have been instrumental. These collaborations allowed our teams to share best practices, receive targeted training on resources like suicide awareness from Creating Suicide Safety in Schools, Ally training from The Trevor Project and Cultivating a Culture of Wellness Training from the Office of Safety and Youth Development, to ensure the great work in our schools continued to flourish.
This supportive environment set the stage for deep academic engagement. Our journey with supporting shifts in mathematics has blossomed, transforming classrooms into hubs of rich mathematical discourse and reasoning. The hard work of our teachers is evident in the confident, powerful thinking we see from students every day, and their collective efforts fill us with great optimism for the results ahead. This year, our district's commitment to literacy has continued to shine brightly. Through the expert implementation of comprehensive programs like Heggerty, Fundations, HMH Into Reading, and Into Literature, we've ensured an alignment with the science of reading. This intentional focus has been crucial in building the robust literacy foundations our students need to thrive. Additionally, with a strengthened MTSS framework and a strong commitment to professional learning, our dedicated teachers have addressed the diverse needs of students across the district, leading to significant growth and achievement.
Recognizing that our families and community are essential partners, we broadened our outreach to great success. This year, our workshops and resources empowered more families than ever to support their children’s educational journeys. We successfully hosted 27 parent workshops on topics ranging from Early Childhood Developmental Milestones to A Parent’s Guide to Social Media. Enhanced communication strategies, spearheaded by Kimberly D’Angelo and Wendy Mo, ensured our families were informed and involved. The vibrant community spirit was also on full display through our district sports leagues. It was wonderful to see so many elementary students participating in COED Basketball, Cheer, and COED Soccer, and our middle school students competing in soccer, basketball, cheer, volleyball, and Unified Bocce. Congratulations to our champions, MS 216 COED Soccer and MS 74 for Boys and Girls Basketball as well as Boys and Girls Volleyball, and to all who participated!
Our close collaboration with the Community Education Council and the District 26 Presidents Council helped amplify parent voice, elevate school-based concerns, and strengthen family engagement districtwide. Their partnership has been instrumental in shaping our outreach efforts and creating meaningful opportunities for dialogue, advocacy, and shared decision-making.
At the core of our mission is the cultivation of student leadership, and this year, our students have truly risen to the occasion. Through our Student Leadership Program and Civics for All initiatives, we have nurtured a generation of proactive and engaged leaders. Our student leaders spearheaded impactful projects, including writing letters of appreciation to first responders, decorating their workspaces, renewing our partnership with the Ronald McDonald House, and organizing college and career events that helped students imagine their future pathways. Several former participants are now serving on the Community Education Council, which reflects the long-term impact of this work. In Civics, students engaged in powerful projects like SoapBox, Participatory Budgeting, and Take Action, where they learned to champion their voices and make a tangible difference in their communities. We commend them for their passion and their impressive work.
Our district is powered by the passion and expertise of our educators, and this year, their incredible work was recognized on a citywide stage. While we celebrate the dedication of every teacher in our schools, we are especially proud to highlight two individuals whose accomplishments exemplify the spirit of excellence in District 26. We are thrilled that Mrs. Judith Felice from MS 216 was honored as a winner of the 2025 Big Apple Award, a prestigious, citywide celebration of exceptional teachers. A veteran math educator and the founder of GEMMs (Girls Empowerment Movement in Mathematics), Mrs. Felice empowers young women to grow, take risks, and build confidence, embodying the innovative and heartfelt teaching we value so deeply. Additionally, we congratulate Ms. Jennifer Coogan from MS 158 on her selection as a Big Apple District Champion for the 2025-2026 school year. In this leadership role, she will use her frontline expertise to champion teacher growth and drive student success across the district. The success of Mrs. Felice and Ms. Coogan shines a light on the incredible talent and commitment present in every one of our schools.
Thank you for your partnership, your support, and your dedication to our students. The remarkable achievements of this year are a reflection of our entire community working together. As we look ahead to the 2025-2026 School Year, we are energized to build on this foundation of success.
Wishing you all a wonderful and restful summer!
Sincerely,
Anthony M. Inzerillo
Superintendent
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