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John C. Thompson School

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First day of school announcement graphic dated September 10

Welcome Back To School

September 10, 2026

Schools closed September 21 for Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur

September 21, 2026

Schools closed October 12 Italian Heritage Indigenous Peoples Day

Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples' Day

October 12, 2026

Election Day November 3 school in session remotely for students

Election Day

November 03, 2026

Schools closed November 11 for Veterans Day holiday

Veterans Day

November 11, 2026

Thanksgiving Recess November 26 through 27 schools closed announcement

Thanksgiving Recess

November 26 - 27, 2026

Winter Recess announcement December 24 through January 1 school closure

Winter Recess

December 24 - January 01, 2027

Graphic announcing Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Day on January 18

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 18, 2027

Mid Winter Recess school break announcement February 15 through 19

Midwinter Recess

February 15-19 , 2027

Schools closed March 9 for Eid Al-Fitr holiday

Eid Al-fitr

March 09, 2027

Schools closed Good Friday March 26 holiday notice

Good Friday

March 26, 2027

Spring Recess April 22 through 30 schools closed announcement

Spring Recess

April 22-30, 2027

Schools closed May 17 for Eid Al-Adha holiday notice

Eid al-Adha

May 17, 2027

Schools closed Monday May 31 for Memorial Day

Memorial Day

May 31, 2027

Anniversary Day Chancellors Conference Day no school June 10

Anniversary Day_Chancellor's Conference Day

June 10, 2027

Chalkboard graphic announcing Last Day of School June 28

Last Day of School

june 28, 2027

Our mission

Through teamwork and collaboration with all stakeholders, we will build a sense of community that is committed to developing the whole child. Students will be empowered to be active participants in the learning process by self-advocating and developing a strong sense of who they are as learners.

Exterior entrance of PS 52 John C Thompson School building

PS52 hallway mural displaying student-centered values and goals

Our vision

Our vision is to ensure that all students receive a rigorous, high-quality education in a safe and respectful environment that celebrates diversity, fosters lifelong learners and student's unique perspective.

Photos of Month

PS 52 NIA students and staff at an outdoor parade event

Kindergarten students sitting together on an alphabet rug in classroom

Teacher playing ukulele with smiling elementary students in classroom

Young students waving colorful scarves during a KinderDance stage performance

Three students collaborating with tablet and materials at classroom table

PS 52 Student Council 2024-2025 bulletin board with member photos

Students working on laptops at classroom table with bulletin boards

Student animal artwork displayed on classroom bulletin board