News & Announcements

Please join Principal Nepogoda, AP of Safety Mrs. Koenig, and I.S. 5 leadership on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 6:00pm on Zoom as we discuss the urgent priority of physical and emotional safety and security at I.S. 5. We will be discussing NYC DOE protocols for emergency response and the internal systems and expectations that I.S. 5 has in place for the daily wellbeing of our entire school community. We look forward to welcoming you and working in partnership in these important efforts!

You're Invited! Please join us virtually on Wednesday October 12, 2022 @ 6pm to learn more about our District 24's culturally responsive practices and how you can help your child succeed!

The Test for Admissions into Catholic High School (TACHS) is now open! As high school registration rolls around please stay informed on your child's options.

Steel City Codes is offering a virtual after-school program at I.S. 5 again this school year where students will have the opportunity to learn computer science from talented high school volunteers, many of whom are I.S. 5 alumni and are from top high schools in the city! Registration begins NOW and is first come, first served. Join us!

Please join Principal Nepogoda and the I.S. 5 team immediately following our Virtual Parent Association meeting on September 28, 2022 at 6:00 pm to engage in our Annual Title I meeting. Title I is a funding source that supports our students and helps to ensure access to a high quality middle school experience at I.S. 5. At our meeting, we will discuss the importance of Title I - and your role in its use! Please use the link below to access this important meeting (Zoom log in required).

Please join District 24's Community Education Council for their monthly meeting on September 20th, 2022 at 6:00pm! Parents, guardians, staff and school community members are welcome to attend!

The New York City Department of Education (NYC DOE) takes the confidentiality of information about you and your children seriously. There are several laws and regulations that create protections for you and your children with respect to “personally identifiable information” (PII), and also give you certain rights. To learn more, visit the Data Privacy and Security Policy page!

On August 29, 2022, the New York City Department of Education issued new, updated guidance on COVID-19 for Families. Please review the details of the "Messages to Families" in the language of your choice to be sure you are fully informed of the continued steps our schools are taking, with your close partnership, to keep your child safe and healthy.

All students are strongly recommended to have their supplies ready for a successful start of the school year! If families need assistance with supplies, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are here to help with a great return to school for all!

Please see the information provided regarding Busing for the 2022-2023 school year.