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OUR ETHOS

OUR MISSION

NEST+m is a New York City Department of Education citywide school for Gifted & Talented students, grades K to 12. We offer an academically challenging curriculum designed to produce young scholars who are distinguished by their intellectual capabilities, communication skills, capacity for leadership, ethical values, and readiness to contribute to the betterment of the world at large.

We are the only public Gifted & Talented school in New York City in which students can move seamlessly from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Our three grade levels—Lower (grades K–5), Middle (6–8) and Upper (9–12)—occupy their own unique space within our large, sun-filled building, but they share a single educational philosophy and a unified school spirit.

At NEST+m, intellectualism, inclusivity, collaboration and exploration within and beyond our school community enable our students to lead lives filled with learning, discovery and purpose.
NEST+m’s students feel valued and cared for. They develop the academic mindsets and metacognitive skills necessary for long-term learning.
NEST+m students blossom into practitioners–scientists, mathematicians, technologists, writers, historians, musicians, painters, linguists and artists–who learn from and with each other.

Read the latest NEST+m Announcements

PUBLIC & PRIVATE BUS RIDERS

All students arriving on Private and Public Yellow Buses will enter at the Columbia Street "Bus Entrance".

Staff & volunteers will be outside of the Columbia Street bus entrance to assist students.
Private Bus matrons should accompany the younger students to the door.

Staff & volunteers will direct students once they are inside the school building.

ARRIVAL PROCEDURES

Arrival Procedures: Day Two and Onward

After the first day of school, regular arrival procedures will resume.

Grades K-5 enter through the Columbia Street bus entrance closest to the cafeteria
Grades 6-12 will enter through the Main Courtyard, enter the building at the top of the ramp, and swipe in. If you don’t have an ID card yet, you will get one soon!

For a more detailed overview of our arrival and dismissal procedures, please review grade-specific documents: Lower Grades, Middle Grades and/or Upper Grades.

Open House dates for Fall 2025 applicants have been posted!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Arrival Procedures: Day Two and Onward
Starting tomorrow September 6, regular arrival procedures resume. Doors open at 7:45am, classes begin at 8:15am sharp!

Grades K-5 enter through the Columbia Street bus entrance closest to the cafeteria.

Grades 6-12 will enter through the Main Courtyard, enter the building at the top of the ramp, and swipe in.

If you don’t have an ID card yet, you will get one soon! You can request one using this form.

For a more detailed overview of our arrival and dismissal procedures, please review grade-specific documents: Lower Grades, Middle Grades and/or Upper Grades.
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Welcome back to school, NEST+m!
Dear NEST+m Community,

Tomorrow, Thursday, September 5, 2024 is the first day of the 2024-2025 school year.

We are excited to welcome you back to school!

Please see grade-specific Opening Day procedures linked below:

Upper Grades

Middle Grades

Lower Grades

Also, please mark your calendars our in-person Curriculum Night on Thursday, September 26, 4-7pm! You will visit classrooms and hear from your child’s teachers. Stay tuned for more information.

Have a fantastic first day of school!
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Community Update - 8.28.2024

Dear NEST+m Community,

Please read Principal Lynch's Community Update - 8.28.2024!

When to expect Classroom Assignments & Programs

Learn about First Day of School Procedures

Find out about Arrival Procedures: Day 2 and Onward

...and so much more!

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