Bronx High School of Science Parents Association

Holiday Party PA Meeting - In Person
2025-12-17 19:00 (America/New_York)
We will learn more about the Montefiore on-site mental health and medical program coming into the school, followed by a panel discussing mental health.

9th Annual Comedy Night Out
2025-12-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Gotham Comedy Club, 208 W. 23rd Street, New York, New York, 10011, United States
The entire Bronx Science community is invited to come together for a night full of laughs and good cheer!Early bird priced tickets are on sale now for our community building comedy night on December 2nd. This event has sold out in consecutive years during early bird pricing so do not delay if you want to attend!

November PA Meeting - Virtual Only
2025-11-20 19:00
Learn about the danger of drugs & fentanyl from a special presentation delivered by the Office of Assistant District Attorney Christopher Edel. This meeting will be on Zoom and the link is available in the weekly Parent Newsletter.

View the Agenda

The October PA minutes will be voted on during the November meeting and can be found HERE.

Coffee with the Principal
2025-11-17 08:30
Principal Hoyle will be joined by Assistant Principal of Pupil Personnel Services, Andrew Nasser, to discuss accessing resources in our guidance department. We’ll hear directly from students about the services they have found helpful. There will also be information on our new Montefiore School Health Clinic delivered by Paul DeAngelo, Director of Operations, After the presentation, there will be an opportunity to visit our Holocaust Museum. If you are able to attend, please RSVP HERE.

Virtual Parent Townhall
2025-11-12 18:00 - 20:00
Virtual Parent Townhall with Superintendent, Marcel Deans.

Fall College Night
2025-10-16 18:30
Fall College Night will take place on Thursday, October 16, at 6:30 pm in the Bronx Science auditorium. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors and their parents/guardians are encouraged to attend! There will be plenty of time for Q&A. This event will not be recorded.

The evening will consist of a conversation with Nicole Molina of Vanderbilt University.

Ms. Molina has broad depth of enrollment management experience in higher education. She has served as a director in admissions at Vanderbilt University, University of Southern California, and Barnard College. Ms. Molina will speak about the following and the role each plays in the admissions process:

Academic Rigor

Standardized Testing

Essays

Letters of Recommendation

Assessing the value of Extra-Curricular Activities

Early Decision/Early Action

With so many similar highly qualified applicants what makes an applicant stand out from the crowd?

Please see your counselor if you have any questions.

Coffee with the Principal
2025-10-16 08:30
Topic: School Safety Town Hall

Dear Bronx Science Parents and Guardians,

Please join us for Coffee with the Principal, which will be held on Thursday, October 16th, from 8:30-9:30 AM.

Principal Hoyle will be joined by our School Safety Committee for its annual Town Hall Meeting. Ms. Hoyle, Ms. Vana Loukissas, Director of Safety and Security, and the School Safety Committee (which includes your parent representative) will facilitate an informative discussion.

You can submit any questions you have for our Safety Committee in advance by clicking HERE. The deadline to submit your questions is Tuesday, October 14th at 9:00 AM. We will answer your questions before the end of the meeting.

After the presentation, there will be an opportunity to walk with school staff to see first hand the routes students should be taking to the 4 and D trains.

If you are able to attend, please RSVP HERE by Tuesday, October 14th at 9:00 AM.

We look forward to welcoming you on October 16th.

October PA Meeting - Virtual Only
2025-10-15 19:00
Vote in our PA and SLT elections, and a special presentation for parents with tips on how to help our students kickstart the year with better time management, organization and study skills. This is a REMOTE ONLY meeting and election. Registration is required.

Here is the agenda. Learn more about the election and candidates.

Prior to the election portion of the meeting, we are delighted to welcome faculty member Jep Jonson for a special presentation about supporting your child with organizational and time management skills. It can be challenging to find the right balance between supporting our teens with organization and letting them find their own way, and we hope this program will assist you and your child with navigating these hurdles. This presentation will not be recorded.

Fall Open House - Volunteers Needed
2025-10-09 14:30 - 19:30
On October 9, we are pleased to support the school for the Fall Open House. This is a massive event for the school and we are in need of MANY volunteers. You can help us by signing up to volunteer HERE.

September PA Meeting - In Person
2025-09-18 18:30 | Bronx High School of Science, 75 Bronx Science Blvd., Bronx, New York, 10468, United States
Our first PA meeting will be held in person at Bronx Science, and we invite you to come meet the administration and connect with other parents. Please join us for dinner at 6:30 PM prior to the meeting. Following regular business at this first meeting, we will break out into meaningful sessions covering topics of importance by grade.

Ellington in the Park Family Social
2025-09-13 17:00 - 19:00
We welcome all Bronx Science families to a back-to-school outdoor social at Ellington in the Park (lower level); W. 105th St in Riverside Park, Manhattan.

We hope you all can join us at this event to celebrate the start of the school year, welcome our new families and have a chance to reconvene as a community after the summer break!

Please note: This is not an official PA-sponsored event, but food and drinks are available for purchase at the outdoor venue.

RSVP to president@bxsciencepa.org is helpful, but not required.

Incoming Parent Orientation
2025-09-09 17:30
The PA is delighted to host a reception following the Incoming Parent Orientation at school. The orientation begins at 5:30 PM in the auditorium, with the reception immediately following in the gymnasium. We invite our 9th and new 10th grade parents to come grab a bite, mingle, and buy some Bronx Science swag!

10th, 11th and 12th grade parents and guardians are encouraged to volunteer at the event. Please click here to sign up as a volunteer at this event: Sign Up Link

Ellington in the Park
2025-06-22 17:00 - 19:00
Save the date for our annual end-of-year outdoor social at Ellington in the Park onSunday, June 22 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Bring your family and friends, a ball or Frisbee and enjoy the fabulous views of the Hudson and great company!

This will be our last chance to gather before we break for the summer. This is also our chance to thank our community and to wish our senior families all the best.

Please note: This is not an official PA-sponsored event, but food and drinks are available for purchase at the outdoor venue. This event is open to current 9th -12th grade families.

June PA Meeting
2025-06-12 19:00 - 20:30
College LifeA panel of recent graduates, shares their experiences in college, and how Bronx Science prepared them for higher education and what surprised them most about post-high school life.

Last In-Person PA meeting of the school year!

Volunteer Opportunity - Senior Awards
2025-06-09 16:00 - 21:00
Hello Bronx Science Parents,Let’s show our appreciation to our Seniors at Bronx Science!

Please volunteer from 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Monday, June 9th for the Senior Awards Ceremony Dinner.

It’s a great event to meet other Bronx Science parents.

On behalf of the Parents’ Association, your help is greatly appreciated,

BxScience PA Team

Volunteer Opportunity - Open House for Prospective Students (7th graders)
2025-06-04 15:30 - 19:00
Hello Bronx Science Families,

We need your help so that we have a big showing of enthusiastic parents at the 2025 Spring Open House.The actual event begins at 5pm, but parent volunteers should arrive between 4:00- 4:30pm to get organized so we have enough coverage around the school. If you are serving pizza to student volunteers, note your shift is 3:30-4:40 PM.

No experience is necessary, nor any specific knowledge. If you don’t know the answer to a question, have no fear, others will be around who do.

Please sign up to ensure we have a large group of parents ready to showcase Bronx Science.

On behalf of the Parents’ Association, your help is greatly appreciated.

Thank You

The Bronx Science PA

Volunteer Opportunity - Camp Science and New Parent Welcome
2025-06-03 16:30 - 18:30
The Camp Science Orientation for new students will be held at Bronx Science on Tuesday, June 3rd from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.

We are in need of volunteers from 4:30 to 6:30 pm to set up and serve snacks.

It’s a nice introduction to our incoming BxSci families and great way to show our support for our school.

On behalf of the Parents’ Association, your help is greatly appreciated. Please sign up to volunteer here.

Volunteer Opportunity - BxSci Foundation Alumni Day
2025-06-01 09:00 - 15:00
We’re excited to announce that the Bronx Science Alumni Day will take place on Sunday, June 1st from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

We will need volunteers throughout the day for merchandise sales. Please sign up today for the early shift, late shift, or both.

Thank you very much!

BxScience PA

Volunteer Opportunity - In School Carnival Merch Sale
2025-05-28 09:30 - 14:30
On May 28, we are excited to be hosting our first In-School merchandise Sale which will allow us to make our merchandise directly available to students and staff. Our sale will feature two new student-designed shirts as well as last year’s student-designed clothing and many other clothing options. We are looking for volunteers to help to set up, sell and clean up our merchandise during the sale. Sign up to volunteer here!

Coffee with the Principal
2025-05-20 08:30 - 09:30
Principal Hoyle will be joined by Assistant Principal Andrew Nasser to present the State of the School. After the presentation, interested parents/guardians will have the opportunity to visit our school’s planetarium.

If you are able to attend, please RSVP HERE by Monday May 19th at 9:00 AM.

May PA Meeting - Virtual only
2025-05-15 19:00 - 20:30
PA and SLT ElectionsAfter the election – hear how our school did this year during a State of the School Report.This is a REMOTE ONLY meeting and election. Registration is required.

Night Out at Yankee Stadium
2025-05-02 19:05 - 22:00 | Yankee Stadium, 1 E 161st St, Bronx, New York, 10451, United States
Batter up! The Bx Science PA is pleased to announce that we will be hosting our 4th Annual Night Out at Yankee Stadium on Friday, May 2, at 7:05 PM.

Join BxSci families, teachers, staff, and friends for a fun and relaxed evening while we cheer on the Yankees! Purchase discounted tickets HERE, which includes a $15 voucher for food or beverages at the game. Tickets are limited, so please get yours today!

Please note, this is a community event, not a fundraiser. Last year’s event was a major success, and nearly 100 members of the BxSci Community attended – we expect an even greater turnout this year and have reserved a larger section at Yankee Stadium to accommodate attendees!

April PA Meeting - In Person
2025-04-24 19:00 - 20:30
Teens and Mental HealthA panel of outside professionals will discuss how to help you and your child address concerns they may have this school year.In Person!

Bronx Science Spring Gala
2025-04-10 18:00 - 22:00 | 1 E. 65th Street, 1 East 65th St., New York, NY, 10065, United States
Lights, Camera Action!

National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
2025-04-08 15:00 - 19:30
We are excited to announce that our National Honor Society (NHS) is hosting NHS ceremony followed by a dinner at the Bronx High School of Science.

Accepted Students Open House
2025-03-25 17:00 - 19:30
The school will be buzzing with excitement from newly accepted students and their families, along with our own BxSci students who work hard to prepare for these marquee events. We will need a lot of help selling merchandise, serving food to our student volunteers and greeting and providing information to families, so please save the date and sign up to volunteer here!

March PA Meeting - In Person
2025-03-13 19:00 - 20:30
How to Have Difficult Conversations with TeensHear from a panel of experts – our students – regarding communicating with your teen. Moderated by Assistant Principal Andrew Nasser.In Person!

Coffee with the Principal
2025-03-10 08:30 - 09:30
The next Coffee with the Principal is Monday, March 10 at 8:30 AM. Principal Rachel Hoyle will discuss the summer opportunities available at Bronx Science and will be joined by a panel of students. If you are able to attend, please RSVP by Friday, March 7 at 9:00 AM HERE.

February PA Meeting - Virtual only
2025-02-13 19:00 - 20:30
Our next PA meeting will be held on Thursday, February 13 at 7:00 PM VIRTUALLY (log on via this LINK). The PA meeting will feature two simultaneous presentations:

● Course Selection: Dr. Allison Davis and Mr. Andrew Nasser will reprise their course selection presentation presented earlier this year. This information will also be given to 9th and 10th graders in their advisory sessions.

● What I Wish I Knew Before My Kid Went to College: A panel of parents of alumni will share their insights, moderated by former Bronx Science PA President and alum Cliff Stanton, ’81. This presentation is for senior families and those who are already comfortable with the course registration process. It promises to be another engaging and heartfelt conversation and we encourage you to join our fabulous lineup of former BxSci parents for this special event!

Please click HERE for the agenda for the meeting. The minutes of the January 16, 2025, PA meeting can be found on the PA website and will be voted on at our February meeting.

This is a REMOTE ONLY meeting.

Winter College Night
2025-02-12 19:00 - 20:30
The Bronx High School of Science Winter College Night: Deans and Directors Panel, will take place at Bronx Science, on Wednesday, February 12th, from 7:00-8:30 pm.

Deans/Directors from University of Chicago, the University of Michigan, and Vanderbilt University will speak about the following and the role each plays in the admissions process:

Academic Rigor

Standardized Testing

Essays

Letters of Recommendation

Assessing the value of Extra-Curricular Activities

Early Decision/Early Action

With so many similar, highly qualified applicants what makes an applicant stand out from the crowd?

Many of you will have questions you would like to ask. Please email your questions to the College Office (collegeoffice@bxscience.edu) by 12pm on the day of the event. There will be plenty of time for Q&A.

Sophomores, juniors, and their parents/guardians should not miss this opportunity! This event will not be recorded or live streamed.

We look forward to seeing you on February 12th!
