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

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

District 30 state of the district with Superintendent Hidalgo

District 30 State of the District

Join Superintendent Hidalgo at the State of the District to see how our schools are doing and what's planned for the future. It’s a great way to get the inside scoop on district data and stay connected with our school community!
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 members in orange shirts
classroom during dissection
Students disecting a sheeps heart
Students dressed up for Halloween
posing wth police
Students outside for field day
Staff vs Student Basketball Game
Students working together to dissect a sheeps heart
students doing science
Students on a field trip
students outside for field day
soccer team
students using science equiment
national honor society
Making Candy Apples
Teachers participating in Halloween
Assistant Principals and Principal
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