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Administrators dressed up as crayons for our Halloween celebration
Principal in the school library
Students disecting a sheeps heart
Students studying cell organelles in a biology class
A student tends to his plants in they hydroponics lab
Frog dissection in biology
Students complete a science experiment trying to put pencils through a bag of water
Teachers stand posed in the hallway in matching outfits for twin day during the spirit week at IS 126Q
Principal posing with winner of Middle School Principal's Association essay winner
School principal honoring paraprofessionals during paraprofessional appreciation day 2025
Principal Anguiera cutting the cake at the 100th anniversary celebration in the recently renovated cafeteria.
inside a classroom
Staff members, including the principal, participating in the 2025 Multicultural Festival Fashion Show

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

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News

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

Assistant Principals and Principal
Making Candy Apples
students doing science
classroom during dissection
students using science equiment
soccer team
Students dressed up for Halloween
Teachers participating in Halloween
Students working together to dissect a sheeps heart
national honor society
Staff vs Student Basketball Game
Students on a field trip
students outside for field day
posing wth police
Students disecting a sheeps heart
Students outside for field day
staff members in orange shirts
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