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One Ascend: Celebrating the Start of a New School Year at 2026 Convocation

by Maryann Li

More than 1,000 Ascend educators and staff came together for our 2026 Convocation, kicking off the new school year with tremendous energy and a shared commitment to our students. Each year,...

Ascend Students Outperform New York City and State in ELA and Math

by Maryann Li

Ascend’s 2026 New York State assessment results give our community a great deal to celebrate. Ascend students markedly outperformed both New York City and New York State in English Language Arts...

Brooklyn Families, Join Ascend at Free Events This July
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by Ascend Public Charter Schools

Summer is a great time to connect with neighbors, meet new families, and learn more about Ascend Public Charter Schools. Throughout July, our enrollment and school teams will be out...

Brooklyn Ascend High School Welcomes Buju Banton for Principal for the Day
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by Ascend Public Charter Schools

On May 4, Brooklyn Ascend High School welcomed a special guest to campus as part of the Principal for the Day program: internationally acclaimed reggae artist Buju Banton. Principal for the...

Bushwick Ascend Middle School Multilingual Learners Connect Past and Present at the Tenement Museum
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by Ascend Public Charter Schools

Multilingual learners from Bushwick Ascend Middle School recently visited the Tenement Museum for a full tour conducted in Spanish, giving students the opportunity to explore stories of immigration while reflecting...

Middle School
Curriculum
Brooklyn Ascend High School Theater Makes Its Debut with a Sold-Out Inaugural Production
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by Ascend Public Charter Schools

Brooklyn Ascend High School celebrated a major milestone this past Friday and Saturday with BAHS Theater’s inaugural production of In the Red and Brown Water, a powerful play by Tarell...

High School
Curriculum
Culture
Family Tours: Join us June 1—June 5 to explore Ascend schools in person
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by Ascend Public Charter Schools

We are pleased to invite all families to visit one or more of our free, public charter schools in person the first week of June. Come see firsthand how Ascend...

Celebrating Achievement, Ambition, and the BAHS Class of 2026

by Maryann Li

Hello Families, As we head into the final stretch of the school year, there is so much to celebrate across Ascend. This time of year always offers an opportunity to reflect...

Key Dates for the 2026–2027 School Year at Ascend Charter Schools
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by Ascend Public Charter Schools

At Ascend, strong student outcomes come from consistent preparation, thoughtful planning, and high-quality learning experiences throughout the year. As we look ahead to the 2026–2027 school year, our academic calendar...

Big Wins and Big Energy at This Week’s Ascend Basketball Matchups
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by Ascend Public Charter Schools

On Tuesday, May 5, Canarsie Ascend Middle School (CAMS) hosted two exciting Middle School Basketball League matchups, bringing together players, cheerleaders, families, and staff for an evening full of energy,...

Middle School
Culture
CBACS Second Graders Explore the Prospect Park Zoo
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by Ascend Public Charter Schools

Learning came to life for Central Brooklyn Ascend Lower School (CBACS) second graders during their recent field trip to the Prospect Park Zoo. Students spent the day exploring animal habitats, observing...

Lower School
Curriculum
Not Afraid to Be Heard: Poetry Comes to Life at Cypress Hills Ascend Middle School
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by Ascend Public Charter Schools

At Ascend middle schools, poetry is not just something students read. It is something they write, perform, and experience. At Cypress Hills Ascend Middle School (CHAMS), that learning comes to life...

Middle School
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