Middle School Info and Past Events

GETTING READY FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL

2025-2026 Middle School Admissions Dates:

  • October 15: Middle School application opens!
  • November 3: Deadline to register to test for Mark Twain I.S. 239 and District 21 Talent Tests.
  • December 12: Middle School application closes.
  • April 15: Middle School Offers released

 

PARENT MIDDLE SCHOOL APPLICATION MEETING - OCTOBER 23RD

SENIOR PARENT MEETING - NOVEMBER 5TH 

 

You can do the following at any time:

  • Use the searchable middle school directory at MySchools.nyc to explore school options.
  • Check schools’ websites: find resources and learn if schools will be hosting any virtual events.
  • Learn about admissions, watch our video series, and get all the latest updates at schools.nyc.gov/Middle.
  • Find your school district (1-32) and learn if your child has a zoned school or schools by entering your address at schools.nyc.gov/Find-a-School or calling 311.
  •  You can get personalized support on- or offline, including by phone—see below.

RESOURCES FOR THE MIDDLE SCHOOL APPLICATION PROCESS

To support our Grade 5 Families, we have created a resource containing information of many Middle school around the city in English, Spanish and Bangla. We hope that you enjoy and find it useful. The list includes citywide, charters, and independent middle schools in NYC as well.

 

Please know that this list is not exhaustive and that there are other schools that you can research for your Jaguar Elite. 

EVENTS OF THE WEEK

  • EVENTS OF THE WEEK

    HAPPY SUNDAY! HAPPY FIRST DAY OF SUMMER!
    We made it! We are embarking on the last week of school! As we close the 2025/2026 school year, the PS 354Q Administration and Staff want to thank you all for your partnership and support this past year! Coming to an event or a parent workshop or event corresponding via a dojo message meant a lot. It all means partnership!

    iReady Reading went from 27% on or above grade level to 64% on or above grade level
    iReady Math went from 7% on or above grade level to 52% on or above grade level
    Acadience Math went from 35% on or above grade level to 60% on or above grade level
    Acadience K to 2 Reading went from 53.3% on or above grade level to 56.6% on or above grade level

    Last week, we moved up our 3K, PreK, and Grade K students as well as celebrated our Grades 1 to 5 students through Awards Ceremonies! Congratulations to all of our Busy and Brilliant Bees! Thank you to all of the families that came to support our kids! Thank you to all of the parents that came to our First Annual Neurodiversity Night!

    MONDAY, JUNE 22ND
    Grade 5 Graduation at 8:45 am

    TUESDAY, JUNE 23RD - THURSDAY, JUNE 25TH
    Grade 3K, PreK, and K Orientations

    FRIDAY, JUNE 26TH
    Last Day of School! Summer Fun is Here!

    LOOKING AHEAD
    Summer Rising begins on July 1st at 8 am
    Please remember that Summer Rising takes place at PS 80
    All Grade 3 to 5 students that are MANDATED to go to Summer Rising should have been notified via mail and email.

    Check out our school website at www.ps354q.org for information over the summer regarding uniform purchase, school supplies purchase, registration and more. Class placement letters will be emailed over the summer. Dates are in the June Newsletter.

    School resumes on September 10, 2026 at 8 am

    Have a wonderful and fun-filled summer! And as always, stay safe!

    The Jermaine L. Green STEM Institute of Queens
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PS 354Q FAMILY EVENTS

 

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT - 2025/2026

ANNUAL TITLE 1 MEETING - 2025/2026

 REAL TALK WITH DR. REMY FLYER 

REAL TALK WITH DR. REMY AND PASSION STUDENTS