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OPEN SCHOOL NIGHT 2026

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Principal Camacho welcomes families to the first IN-PERSON Open School Night since 2020

Graduating students from the modern day man program holding their diploma cases

Modern Day Man Graduates

Auditorium with students in graduation caps and gowns

Congratulations Class of 2026

Principal speaking to students and parents in auditorium

Awards Night 

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Coach Webb! 

Two students voted prom king and prom queen standing in from of movie style background

Prom Kimg and Prom Queen! 

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Prom 2026

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Get Kids Biking program by Bike NY

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Yearbook Signing Day 

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MS 129 Art Show

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Class of 2026

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SENIOR TRIP 2026

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Girls Trip to Story Land- Bronx Book Haven to meet influential women leaders!

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The Race is On! 

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FIELD DAY 2026

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Principal Camacho meets with UN Ambassador Justice (Retd.) Jayantha Chandrasiri Jayasuriya, P.C

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Royal Squad welcome to UN Ambassador of Sri Lanka, Justice (Retd.) Jayantha Chandrasiri Jayasuriya, P.C.

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HAPPY M.S. 129 DAY!

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THE ACADEMY AT MS 129

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ROYALTY! Dress like the MS 129 King or Queen that you are!

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Five people wearing pink standing together at the Making Strides Breast Cancer Walk

The Bronx Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk - Sunday, October 26, 2025

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Youth Soccer Clinic - by Goya Gives and NYCFC

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PINK OUT DAY - in support of Breast Cancer Awareness

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Principal Reyes crowns a young queen at the Annual District 12 Fall Harvest.

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Music class at M.S. 129 means learning to play the guitar!

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M.S. 129 represents at the Bronx Week Parade - Sunday, May 18, 2025

Mr. Sanchez interviewing with students.

Mr. Sanchez speaks about his new book "Excellence in Every Thread"

Mr. Sanchez signing books

Mr. Sanchez's book signing!

8th graders on trip to Battleship NJ

8th Grade Trip to Battleship New Jersey

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Teen Safety Matters program empowers our students!

Large group photo of MS 129 students, staff and parents for Mother's Day, Honor Roll and Student of the Month celebration

Mother's Day, Student of the Month, and Honor Roll Celebration

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Principal Reyes, Tanya Ramos, CEO Monique Burr Foundation, Chancellor Aviles-Ramos, and Rafael Toro, National Director-Goya Foods

Chancellor speaking to classroom of students.

Chancellor Aviles-Ramos speaks to our students on the Teen Safety Matters program!

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Mother's Day Queens of MS 129

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Principal on stage talking to students
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M.S. 129 is awarded for Youth Voice and Supportive School & Classroom Climates

Admin Team
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Pi Day 2025

MS 129 staff members wearing Royalty t-shirts

OUR ROYAL FAMILY  

Staff Holiday Picture

Happy Holidays from M.S. 129!

Students in Action group photo

M.S. 129 STUDENTS IN ACTION (SIA) TAKE HOME THE GOLD!!

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Royalty Resides in the Bronx

Admin Team
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MS 129

Principal's Message

đź‘‘WORDOFTHEWEEK:
PRIDE means recognizing your value and showing it through your choices, effort, and actions.
 

Belonging: I have a place here.
Responsibility: My choices matter here.
Pride: How I represent myself matters.
 

At The Academy, pride is doing your best, taking care of our community, celebrating growth, and putting your best name on everything you do.
 

👑 THIS WEEK’S CHALLENGE:
Before you submit the work, make the choice, or end the day, ask:
“Does this represent me well?”
 

Pride isn’t just something we feel—it’s something we show.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MORNING MESSAGE FROM MR. REYES - WEEK OF NOVEMBER 17, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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News & Announcements

AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM FLYER

REGISTRATION FOR AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM NOW OPEN

Parents can scan the QR code to register for our afterschool. Good Sheperd Services have many amazing programs to choose from, including the M.S. 129 Guitar Ensemble and Wrestling programs.
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I-READY DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENTS - SEPTEMBER 22nd & SEPTEMBER 23rd

The beginning of the year (BOY) iReady Diagnostic Assessments will be administered on Tuesday, September 22 (ELA) and Wednesday, September 23 (Math). Students will be taking these assessments in their classrooms on a device provided by the school. The results of these assessments will determine the current levels of the students so the teachers understand how to best support them in class.
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