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DECIDING ON MIDDLE SCHOOL? SCHEDULE A VISIT AT M.S. 129!

Families are invited to schedule a tour of our school building to meet our staff, explore our programs and ask questions. Click below to send an email and we'll contact you.

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M.S. 129 Academy for Independent Learning & Leadership Home

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M.S. 129 QUEENS - Assistant Principal Paez, Assistant Principal Davis and Principal Camacho

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Welcoming Parents and Families!

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M.S. 129 Royalty Resides in the Bronx at the District 12 Annual Fall Festival

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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! 

Group of students dressed up in prom dresses and suits

Prom 2026

Staff showing student how to get on a bicycle with other students in the background watching them

Get Kids Biking program by Bike NY

Students sitting in lunchroom with yearbooks on the table for Yearbook Signing Day

Yearbook Signing Day 

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MS 129 Art Show

Group of students in front of Lake Compunce sign

Class of 2026

Group of MS 129 students and teachers

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

Student shaking hands with UN Ambassador

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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Eight people standing in a school yard with buildings in the background.

Youth Soccer Clinic - by Goya Gives and NYCFC

Group of ten people standing in hallway wearing pink to support breast cancer awareness

PINK OUT DAY - in support of Breast Cancer Awareness

Students in classroom playing guitars

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

Students, staff and parents standing outside holding up signs for MS 129

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!

Man standing with four students in black t-shirts

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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Mother's Day Queens of MS 129

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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  

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Royalty Resides in the Bronx

Admin Team
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MS 129

Principal's Message

đź‘‘ WORD OF THE WEEK: CONNECTION
CONNECTION is the relationships we build when we take the time to show up, engage, listen, and learn from one another.
 

THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE:
Make one intentional connection—with a scholar, colleague, or family member.
Sometimes one conversation is all it takes to make someone feel seen, welcomed, and part of our community.”
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MORNING MESSAGE FROM MR. REYES - WEEK OF NOVEMBER 17, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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