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School principal honoring paraprofessionals during paraprofessional appreciation day 2025
Principal Anguiera cutting the cake at the 100th anniversary celebration in the recently renovated cafeteria.
Drama students on a field trip to LIC HS
Class of 2026 at graduation
wildcats 2026 senior fun day
Drama students preparing for a performance
Go wildcats! Ms.E rocking her wildcats hat
Soccer players - both students and staff
Frog dissection day in science class
students engage in the dissection of a frog in science class
Principal posing with winner of Middle School Principal's Association essay winner
Students complete a science experiment trying to put pencils through a bag of water
Students perform during break dancing workshop
2026 seniors dancing at prom
Deans and Assistant Principal at Graduation
Staff members, including the principal, participating in the 2025 Multicultural Festival Fashion Show
inside a classroom
A student tends to his plants in they hydroponics lab
Principal in the school library
audience members during the break dancing assembly
Teachers stand posed in the hallway in matching outfits for twin day during the spirit week at IS 126Q

A Message from the Principal

Welcome to IS126 The Albert Shanker Middle School, home of the Wildcats! Thank you for visiting our website to learn more about our school community, including our amazing students, our loving staff, our supporting families, and our exciting programs. Please visit the site often as we update it on a regular basis. I also encourage all of you to explore the site and all of the resources and information we provide via the website. 
 
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staff standing together

About Us

Through the use of positive behavior interventions and restorative discipline we will make our students secure and safe.  Our school fosters success through exemplifying diverse life accomplishments.  Our students are provided with rigorous curricula, instruction, and assessment aligned with the State Standards while being exposed to the arts.  Professional learning for parents and teachers is the means to improving instruction, strengthening our relationships, and increasing the sense of belonging among our entire community.
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  • Gifted and Talented Program
  • Regents courses - 98% Pass rate
  • Specialized High School Test Prep
  • Growth Mindset
  • Wellness Program
  • Restorative Justice Program
  • Competitive Basketball and Soccer Teams
  • Hydroponic Lab

Events

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News

wildcats spiritwear flyer with images of design options

Order your IS126Q Apparel Now!!

Show your school spirit! The IS126Q Spirit Wear store is officially open for the 2026-2027 school year, featuring fresh new designs and our updated Wildcats logo.
Families at IS126Q who take the NYC Schools survey will be entered in to win a raffle

Submit your NYC Schools Survey and be entered in a raffle!

EXTENDED!!!
Families now have until April 17th to complete their surveys.

Students win thanks to your participation! When you take the survey your child will receive 4 PBIS points and their name will be entered into a raffle!

Raffle prizes include:
Dunkin Donuts
New York City Bagel & Coffee House
NY Deli
Chick-fli-a
and more!
Tuesday March 3 is 6 and 7 grade picture day

Picture Day! (Grades 6 & 7)

The 6th and 7th grade picture day is Tuesday March 3, 2026. 8th graders who did not have their photo taken during senior photos will also have the opportunity to take their photo.
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Photo Gallery

staff vs students soccer game
lined up for the arista ceremony 2026
Ms. Cruz with her science fair poster
senior fun day circle 2026
staff members in orange shirts
senior fun day 2026 jenga
shooting hoops
excited to dissect frogs
teachers at senior fun day 2026
national honor society
Pi day 2026
number 24 plays soccer
frog dissection
frog dissection
Mr. Polcari with the Ice Cream Truck
face painting at the PTA Carnival
Class of 2026 at Graduation at LIC HS
students using science equiment
2026 graduation balloons
students collaborate to solve problems
posing wth police
Ms. Cruz at senior fun day 2026
frog dissection in science class
staff student soccer game
staff and students play soccer
PTA Carnival
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