🔍 Is Your Student Crew-Ready?
Discover a learning community that nurtures curiosity, builds confidence, and prepares students to thrive in high school and beyond. Tapestry Middle School provides its students with a rigorous curriculum that is aligned to New York State standards and prepares students for success in high school. In addition to their core academic classes, middle school students explore the arts, study a foreign language, and participate in Crew daily. Students also have the ability to take accelerated course work, allowing them to complete two high school Regents courses while still in middle school.
🔍 Is Your Student Crew-Ready?
Discover a learning community that nurtures curiosity, builds confidence, and prepares students to thrive in high school and beyond. Tapestry Middle School provides its students with a rigorous curriculum that is aligned to New York State standards and prepares students for success in high school. In addition to their core academic classes, middle school students explore the arts, study a foreign language, and participate in Crew daily. Students also have the ability to take accelerated course work, allowing them to complete two high school Regents courses while still in middle school.
🔍 Our Crew: Leadership & Staff
At Tapestry Charter Middle School, our educators are more than teachers—they’re mentors, guides, and champions of student growth. Each member of our team brings passion, expertise, and a deep commitment to helping students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Get to know the dedicated professionals who make our learning community strong.
🔍 Our Crew: Leadership & Staff
At Tapestry Charter Middle School, our educators are more than teachers—they’re mentors, guides, and champions of student growth. Each member of our team brings passion, expertise, and a deep commitment to helping students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Get to know the dedicated professionals who make our learning community strong.
🔍 Welcome to the Middle School Hub
Explore everything you need to know about Middle School life—from academics and events to resources, community, and more.
Welcome to Tapestry Charter Middle School—where curiosity, creativity, and community guide every student’s journey. Our academic program is rooted in New York State standards and powered by Expeditionary Learning, offering students engaging, real-world experiences both inside and outside the classroom. With a focus on character, scholarship, and leadership, we challenge students to think critically, collaborate meaningfully, and take ownership of their learning. Whether exploring core subjects, diving into the arts, or participating in Crew and fieldwork, our students grow into confident, capable young people prepared for high school, college, and beyond.
Academic Curriculum: Tapestry’s curriculum aligns with NYS Common Core standards and prepares students for Regents success.
We offer enrichment and accelerated options—including Algebra and Earth Science in 8th grade—within a hands-on, student-centered model.
Arts & Arts Integration: Our arts program fosters creativity and confidence through Visual Art, Music, and Performance.
Students explore self-expression and arts-based learning that bridges lower and upper school pathways.
Expeditionary Learning: Tapestry’s EL model includes Crew, student-led conferences, fieldwork, and project-based units that build both academic and character skills who ultimately become strong scholars and compassionate leaders.
Support Services: At Tapestry, we support all learners with services tailored to IEPs, 504s, and ELL guidelines.
Certified teachers and inclusive classrooms ensure all students work toward NYS diploma goals.
Welcome to the Tapestry Middle School Virtual Backpack—your digital hub for everything students and families need to stay informed and prepared. Here, you’ll find updated school supply lists, summer reading assignments, permission slips, forms, and essential communications—all in one easy-to-access place. Whether you’re planning ahead for the first day of school or keeping track of what’s needed for fieldwork and special events, this is the space where important resources live. We encourage families to check back regularly, as new documents and updates are added throughout the school year to support your student’s success.
There’s always something happening at Tapestry Middle School! From Crew celebrations and fieldwork days to parent nights, performances, and school-wide spirit events—our calendar keeps families connected to the life of our school. This section includes key dates for the academic year, upcoming events, and opportunities for students and families to engage with our vibrant school community. We encourage you to check back often so you never miss a moment to participate, celebrate, or prepare.
Good nutrition boosts students’ learning potential and positively influences school performance.
Healthy meals can help to improve concentration, attention and focus! Tapestry Charter School offers a nutritious (and delicious!) breakfast and lunch menu daily. Fresh, appealing choices are prepared onsite by our school chefs, with vegetarian options available daily.
Middle/High School Menus (5-12)
| Month | Breakfast | Lunch |
|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | September Breakfast | September Lunch |
| October 2025 | Not Available | Not Available |
| November 2025 | Not Available | Not Available |
| December 2025 | Not Available | Not Available |
| January 2026 | Not Available | Not Available |
| February 2026 | Not Available | Not Available |
| March 2026 | Not Available | Not Available |
| April 2026 | Not Available | Not Available |
| May 2026 | Not Available | Not Available |
| June 2026 | Not Available | Not Available |
School Health Services
For your convenience, Health Office forms are available to download or by request.Our nurse, Nancy Burns, supports student health and success by:
- Providing direct care for illnesses, injuries, and chronic conditions
- Leading health services and safety initiatives
- Conducting screenings and health referrals
- Monitoring immunizations and managing infectious disease protocols
- Supporting a safe, emotionally healthy school environment
- Promoting wellness through health education
- Acting as a bridge between families, staff, and medical providers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about middle school life at Tapestry? We’ve got answers! Click on each question below to expand and learn more.
Arrivals & Dismissals 2025-2026
A smooth start and finish to each school day helps set the tone for student success. At Tapestry Middle School, we maintain structured routines that promote safety, timeliness, and readiness to learn. Please review the key arrival, dismissal, and after-school expectations below to help your student stay on track and make the most of their school day.
For full scheduling details, visit our 2025–2026 School Calendar.
| Time/Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | 7:30–7:50 AM. No food/drink may leave the café (except water in a clear container or sealed lunch). |
| Classroom Entry | Begins at 7:50 AM with teacher supervision. |
| Instruction Begins | 8:00 AM sharp. |
| Dismissal | 2:44 PM. Students must exit unless in a supervised activity. |
| After-School Programs | Held Tuesday–Friday. No programs on Mondays (Professional Development). |
| After-School Clubs | Clubs begin in October and run from 3:00–4:00 PM. Students must be picked up by 4:00 PM. Clubs provide a chance to explore interests and build new skills. |
| Early Dismissals | Require a note or phone call to the main office. |
Parent Portal 2025-2026
Please note that each child’s account requires a unique username and password. For security purposes, please do not divulge your log-in information to anyone, including your child. If you have questions about PowerSchool access or have misplaced your log-in information, please contact the school office.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Grades & Assignments | Parents can view real-time academic progress, including grades and assignments. Grades are updated weekly by teachers. |
| Attendance Tracking | Easily monitor your child’s attendance record and any tardies or absences. |
| Lunch Account Info | Check balances and transactions for your child’s school meals. Click here to check your student’s lunch balance. |
| School Bulletins | Access announcements, event info, and important school news directly from the portal dashboard. |
Principal’s Advisory Group 2025 -2026
The Principal’s Advisory Group (PAG) provides a platform for collaboration between school leadership, families, faculty, and students. PAG members support school decision-making, policy development, staff hiring input, and funding priorities through active discussion and subcommittee work. All parents/guardians are welcome to attend and contribute their voice to shaping the Tapestry Middle School experience.
| Date | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| November 25, 2025 | TBA | During Student-Led Conferences |
| January 31, 2026 | TBA | — |
| March 27, 2026 | TBA | During Student-Led Conferences |
| May 2, 2026 | TBA | — |
Student Led Conferences (SLCs) 2025 -2026
Twice each year, Tapestry Middle School hosts Student-Led Conferences (SLCs) where students lead a conversation with their families and crew leaders about their academic progress, goals, and reflections. Report cards are shared at these meetings. As the date approaches, families will receive a sign-up sheet to select a convenient time.
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| November 25, 2025 | Fall Student-Led Conference — Mid-year check-in and goal setting |
| March 27, 2026 | Spring Student-Led Conference — Reflection and academic growth showcase |
Community Meetings 2025 -2026
Tapestry Middle School gathers for Community Meetings to strengthen our Crew culture, recognize achievements, and reflect on shared values. These school-wide gatherings celebrate student voice, build belonging, and foster a sense of unity across grades. Our community meetings are more than just announcements—they’re a chance for us to come together, celebrate each other, share our voices, and build a stronger Crew. It’s how we stay connected and show what it means to be part of something bigger.2025–2026 Community Meeting Schedule
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| TBA | Fall Community Meeting |
| TBA | Winter Community Meeting |
| TBA | Spring Community Meeting |
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| TBA | Winter Community Meeting |
| TBA | Spring Community Meeting |
