Announcements & Updates

  • SHSAT Exam Information 2026-2027

    Hello 8th Grade students & families,

    We're reaching out to notify you that this year's SHSAT school day will be on Wednesday, November 18, 2026. Additionally, here are the benchmark dates for HS admissions this year:

    Tuesday, October 6, 2026: High School Application, LaGuardia Application, and Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) Registration Opens
    Friday, October 30, 2026: SHSAT Registration Closes
    Wednesday, November 18, 2026: SHSAT School Day
    Friday, December 4, 2026: High School and LaGuardia Applications Close

    As a reminder, the SHSAT moved to a digital format during the Fall 2025 administration. This year, the SHSAT will be a computer adaptive exam. More guidance will be forthcoming around the implementation of the SHSAT, but the Office of Assessment have provided some preliminary information here: https://infohub.nyced.org/nyc-nycps-topics/performance-assessment/assessment-resources/specialized-high-school-admission-test

    We will continue to be in touch around SHSAT school day and HS admissions. As always, we thank you for your partnership, and please reach out to us with any questions or concerns.

    Thank you!

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  • 2026-2027 6th Grade Orientation Slides

    Thank you students and families for attending our sixth grade orientation! Attached are the slides from the presentation with information to review before next week.

    6th Grade Orientation Slides

    Thank you!

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  • 6th Grade Orientation 2026-2027

    Hello Incoming 6th Grade Families!

    We welcome you to our school community, and look forward to seeing you in September. We will be hosting an orientation session on Thursday, September 3rd at 9:30AM in our school's auditorium. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Thank you.

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  • Welcome our Newly Elected PTA Board

    We are excited to officially introduce and congratulate our newly elected PTA Board for the 2026–2027 school year!

    Please join us in welcoming our new board members:

    • President: Anna Belfiore
    • Treasurer: Rosaria Magro
    • Recording Secretary: Laura Sulem
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  • NYCDOE Dress Code Guidelines

    Please visit the NYCDOE Dress Code Guidelines for information about attire in NYC Public Schools.

    NYCDOE Dress Code Guidelines

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  • 8th Grade Information

    ATTENTION GRADE 8 FAMILIES! Information regarding 8th grade requirements and events can be found on the 8th Grade Information page. Please visit the attached link 8th Grade Information and Events

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Our Mission Statement

At The Madeleine Brennan School, we prioritize each individual student.  We believe a focus on academic success and social emotional well-being is paramount to a child's future.  To accomplish this feat, concentration on best practices through data-driven instruction is at the forefront of discussion in all of our Professional Learning Communities.  In order to support a student’s academic success, we create and place emphasis on specifically designed instruction.  Community building and development of safe spaces allows students and staff to come together as one cohesive unit in which to communicate and discuss key issues covering a myriad of academic and social issues.  At The Madeleine Brennan School, we want our students to understand how they learn best in order to self-advocate, becoming active stakeholders in their education.