Van Wyck Junior High School

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Our Mission

Principal's Messages

Feb. 2017: A Tribute to Van Wyck JHS

Jan. 2017: Happy New Year Parent Letter

Nov. 2016: Tiered Professional Development

August 2016: Welcome Letter

All Principal Letters

Students

The Griffin Gazette
Our online newpaper is available
for students.

Announcements

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Revised Calendar 2016-2017

This year's
calendar was
revised on 3/27/17.
Click to
view.

Join the Van Wyck PTA

Please join our monthly meetings on Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm in the Van Wyck Library where we share ideas, raise concerns and advocate for our children and school community. Throughout the year, please refer to the PTA Calendar for up-to-date information on our events and activities.. We look forward to seeing you!
Click here for the PTA membership form.

Student Handbook

Our student handbook has been completely overhauled for the 2016-2017 school year.
Download it here.

Code of Conduct

View the Code of Conduct for the 2016-2017 school year.

Dress Code

Please remember our dress code while shopping for back-to-school clothing.
1. No short shorts or short skirts.
2. No clothing that inappropriately exposes body parts or undergarments (no tank tops, spaghetti straps, etc.).
3. Appropriate footwear (no flip flops, etc.)
4. No hats.
Click here for additional details about the Van Wyck Dress Code.

Upcoming Events

Tomorrow

Day 5
Wednesday

Day 6
Thursday

Day 1
Friday

Day 2
John Jay Senior Prom
June 5, 2017

Day 3

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Van Wyck JHS Mission Statement

“Van Wyck Junior High School faculty, staff and administration, in partnership
with our parents, students and community, will provide a safe and orderly learning environment that supports the academic, intellectual, personal and social development of children, while maintaining rigorous standards and embracing curricula that prepares our students for college and careers.”

Van Wyck JHS is proud to be a fully designated "Essential Elements: Schools to Watch" award recipient.
Click here to read our designation letter.

Van Wyck JHS is a member of the NYS Tristate Consortium.

Van Wyck JHS is a member of the Statewide Network of Middle Level Support Schools that serve to:
1. Advocate for Middle Level Education
2. Site for Showcasing Promising Practices
3. Resource for Advice and Guidance

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