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School principal honoring paraprofessionals during paraprofessional appreciation day 2025
Students disecting a sheeps heart
Teachers and administrators at the 100th anniversary celebration
Students studying cell organelles in a biology class
Field day in the yard
Principal Anguiera cutting the cake at the 100th anniversary celebration in the recently renovated cafeteria.
Administrators dressed up as crayons for our Halloween celebration
Principal posing with winner of Middle School Principal's Association essay winner
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Staff members, including the principal, participating in the 2025 Multicultural Festival Fashion Show
staff outside
Student learning about NYPD during career day
Frog dissection in biology
Principal in the school library

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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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

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PTA Parent Meeting October 9!

Thursday October 9, 2025 is the first Parent Meeting of the PTA of the 2025-2026 school year on zoom at 5 pm! Read more & get the zoom link here!

Order your IS126Q Apparel Now!!

Order your NEW IS126Q Apparel for the 2025-2026 school year! This year we've selected fresh designs with our new logo! Go Wildcats!
May Wildcats Wellness Committee notes

May Wildcats Wellness Newsletter

The latest edition of the Wildcats Wellness Newsletter for May is now available! Created by our dedicated Wellness Committee members, this newsletter is packed with valuable insights and tips on various wellness topics. From mental health strategies to nutrition advice and physical activity ideas, there's something for everyone looking to enhance their well-being. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to engage with our community’s wellness initiatives! Click the link below to explore the full newsletter and discover how you can prioritize your health and wellness this month.
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students doing science
posing wth police
staff members in orange shirts
Staff vs Student Basketball Game
students using science equiment
Students dressed up for Halloween
Students working together to dissect a sheeps heart
Assistant Principals and Principal
Making Candy Apples
students outside for field day
Students on a field trip
Teachers participating in Halloween
national honor society
Students outside for field day
Students disecting a sheeps heart
classroom during dissection
soccer team
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