🌸 Spring Recess – No School April 2–10
There will be no school from Thursday, April 2 through Friday, April 10.
Students return on Monday, April 13. We wish all of our Hawks families a restful and enjoyable Spring Recess!
School Announcements
October 2026 Updates
Important September Events
📚 Afterschool Program Parent Meeting
Wednesday, September 9th at 1:00 PM
Afterschool Program Directors will host an in-person Parent Meeting on Wednesday, September 9th at 1:00 PM at PS/MS 007.
A virtual meeting will also be held on the same day for families who cannot attend in person. The meeting link will be shared with families prior to the meeting.
🍎 First Day of School
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Doors Open at 7:55 a.m.
🏫 First Day of School Arrival Information
- 3K & Pre-K
Same entrance on 120th Street & Lexington Avenue - Middle School (Grades 6–8)
Gate entrance on 119th Street between Lexington Avenue and 3rd Avenue - Elementary School (Grades K–5)
Gate entrance on Lexington Avenue between 119th Street and 120th Street
⏰ Friendly Reminder
All arrival entrances will close promptly at 8:10 AM.
Students arriving after 8:10 AM must enter through the main/front entrance located on 120th Street between Lexington Avenue and 3rd Avenue.
No additional events this month.
PS/MS 007 Samuel Stern School
Welcome to PS/MS 007
PS/MS 007
Samuel Stern School
We Rise Together
Serving our East Harlem community with high expectations and creating the greatest opportunities for our students since our founding.
Since our founding
Our Educational Legacy
PS/MS 007 Samuel Stern School has been serving the diverse East Harlem community with excellence in education. We foster academic achievement, creativity, and character development in our 3k to 8 learning environment.
School Building
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School Community
Welcome to PS/MS 007 Samuel Stern School
On behalf of our entire school community, we are happy to welcome you! We look forward to working diligently with you to set forth high expectations for our students and to create the greatest of future and live opportunities for our students.
Michelle Martinez
Principal
Sandy George
Assistant Principal
Crystal Lamar
Parent Coordinator
(212) 860-5827
160 E 120th St, NYC
News and Announcements
🗓️ Thursday, March 5 – Half Day & Parent-Teacher Conferences
Dismissal will be at 11:20 a.m.
Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place in the afternoon via Zoom. Teachers have shared Zoom links and scheduled times with families.
If you did not receive yours, please contact your child's teacher.
🌞 Summer Rising 2026 Applications Now Open
Summer Rising applications for grades K–8 are now available on MySchools.
Families may apply directly on MySchools or reach out to Ms. Crystal for support.
🎓 8th Grade Senior Dues
Senior dues are now due. The total amount is $150.
Please see Ms. Crystal with any questions or to submit payment.
🐣 Kindergarten Offers
Kindergarten Offers will be released on Tuesday, March 31 via MySchools.
Please be sure to check your MySchools app for updates and next steps.
📝 NYS DOE Parent Survey
The NYS DOE Parent Survey is still open! We encourage all families to complete it.
Your code is: lowercase f and your child's Student ID number.
Your participation helps strengthen our school community. If you have any questions or need support, please feel free to reach out.
Take the Survey →NYC Department of Education School Year Calendar 2025-2026
Calendario escolar del Departamento de Educación de la Ciudad de Nueva York 2025-2026
View Calendar →🚌 Transportation Update
From school busing to subway to taxi to Metro-North buses that some riders experienced delays in some of our students would likely have experienced delays to school so we ask all families to check their NYC School Account (NYCSA) for any transportation updates.
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