Avenues New York

A meaningful milestone for the Class of 2030. ✨

In June, our 8th grade students gathered with families, faculty and friends for their Stepping Up Ceremony—a celebration of all they have learned, contributed and become throughout their middle grades journey. 🎓

As they prepare to enter the upper grades, students reflected on the friendships, challenges and experiences that have shaped them, while looking ahead to the opportunities still to come.

Congratulations to our newest upper grades students. We cannot wait to see you in the fall! 💫

In June, students in grades 1–5 came together for a joyful Language Assembly celebrating all they had achieved in their target language Mandarin Chinese or Spanish throughout the year. 🌎

Through song, dance and student reflections, they shared their learning, honored the language pledges they made at the beginning of the year and celebrated the confidence they had built along the way. 🎶✨

We also heard from students who participated in our exchange programs with Holy Trinity College in Argentina and Avenues Shenzhen, offering a glimpse into how their language learning has deepen far beyond the classroom. ✈️

It was a beautiful cross-grade celebration of language, growth and all that our students have accomplished together. 💙

✨ A joyful morning of reflection, celebration and looking ahead.

In June, our kindergarten families gathered for a special Celebration of Learning, honoring all that our students discovered, practiced and created throughout their time in the Early Learning Center. Students shared songs in their target languages, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese, and families were invited into classroom ceremonies and workshares that offered a beautiful glimpse into each child’s growth, confidence and joy as a learner.

As our kindergarteners prepare to transition into Lower Division next year, we celebrate their curiosity, courage and readiness for all that comes next.

Congratulations to our kindergarten students and families on this meaningful milestone. 💙

Congratulations rising 6th graders on stepping up to the middle grades! 💫

Surrounded by teachers, families, and friends, students reflected on their Lower Division journey filled with curiosity, growth, friendship, and discovery. The experiences, challenges, and achievements that brought them to this moment have helped shape who they are today—and prepare them for all that's ahead.

As they begin this next chapter, we are excited to see them continue to learn, lead, and contribute to our community in new ways.

Congratulations and welcome to the middle grades! We can't wait to see what the Class of 2033 accomplishes next.

Small actions can make a big impact. 💙

As part of their World Course study of neighborhoods and community helpers, pre-k students turned learning into action through a service-learning project with Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen.

Working together with ingredients generously donated by Avenues families (thank you!), students prepared 230+ bagged lunches for community members. They also added a personal touch by decorating the bags with colorful artwork and handwritten messages.

Through this hands-on experience, students explored what it means to care for others, contribute to their community, and make a difference through service. The day concluded with a memorable surprise as Holy Apostles volunteers thanked the students with a heartfelt round of applause.

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🤖 What a season for Avenues Robotics!

This year, our program grew to 10 competition teams, with students across grades 4–12 designing, building, coding, competing, and collaborating at an incredible level.

From the Excavation Tater Tots in FIRST LEGO League to Ruckus Robotics, Tic Tac Tech, Tritonics, Lovelace, and Hephaestech in FIRST Tech Challenge, our students demonstrated creativity, perseverance, teamwork, and innovation throughout the season.

Whether advancing to the NYC Championship, competing on the world stage in Houston, earning judged awards, or building new skills as rookie teams, every team contributed to an unforgettable year.

Swipe through for highlights from the season and join us in congratulating all of our student engineers, coaches, mentors, and families. 👏🤖

Step into a world of pure imagination. 🍭✨

From the cast on stage to the student musicians in the band and the crew behind the scenes, Avenues students in grades 6–12 came together to bring *W***y Wonka Jr.* to life through the Avenues Drama Program.

Filled with memorable performances, colorful characters, and plenty of sweet surprises, this year's production showcased the creativity, collaboration, and dedication of students across every aspect of the show.

Congratulations to our cast, band, crew, and faculty on an unforgettable production. 🍭🎭✨

On Friday, our community gathered for one of Avenues’ most cherished traditions: Senior Clap Out. 👏🎓

As they walked through campus one final time before graduation, our seniors were celebrated by students, faculty, and staff from across the school — a reflection of the many years, relationships, and experiences that shaped their journey.

This year’s tradition began with a special surprise: recent alumni returned to welcome the Class of 2026 into the alumni community, marking the moment with applause, encouragement, and a reminder that while this chapter is coming to a close, they will always be part of the Avenues story.

The next time these students gather, it will be at graduation. 💙

Congratulations, seniors. We cannot wait to celebrate what comes next.