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Three people dressed in pink standing in a classroom

AP’s Paez and Davis with Principal Camacho all oinked out 🩷

Group of students dressed in pink standing in a hallway

PINK OUT DAY

Group of staff members standing in classroom wearing pink MS 119 shirts

TEAM PINK 129

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M.S. 129 QUEENS - Assistant Principal Paez, Assistant Principal Davis and Principal Camacho

crowd of people standing in a school yard for a community event

Welcoming Parents and Families!

seven people standing together behind a table for MS 129

M.S. 129 Royalty Resides in the Bronx at the District 12 Annual Fall Festival

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OPEN SCHOOL NIGHT 2026

group of people sitting at tables in the school cafeteria

Principal Camacho welcomes families to the first IN-PERSON Open School Night since 2020

Graduating students from the modern day man program holding their diploma cases

Modern Day Man Graduates

Auditorium with students in graduation caps and gowns

Congratulations Class of 2026

Principal speaking to students and parents in auditorium

Awards Night 

Wrestling coach standing between two students

Coach Webb! 

Two students voted prom king and prom queen standing in from of movie style background

Prom Kimg and Prom Queen! 

Group of students dressed up in prom dresses and suits

Prom 2026

Staff showing student how to get on a bicycle with other students in the background watching them

Get Kids Biking program by Bike NY

Students sitting in lunchroom with yearbooks on the table for Yearbook Signing Day

Yearbook Signing Day 

Two students standing in front of their artwork

MS 129 Art Show

Group of students in front of Lake Compunce sign

Class of 2026

Group of MS 129 students and teachers

SENIOR TRIP 2026

group of students holding feminism book

Girls Trip to Story Land- Bronx Book Haven to meet influential women leaders!

two students racing towards teacher

The Race is On! 

six people in a field with other people standing in the background

FIELD DAY 2026

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Principal Camacho meets with UN Ambassador Justice (Retd.) Jayantha Chandrasiri Jayasuriya, P.C

Student shaking hands with UN Ambassador

Royal Squad welcome to UN Ambassador of Sri Lanka, Justice (Retd.) Jayantha Chandrasiri Jayasuriya, P.C.

Group of MS 129 staff wearing black and gold hoodies

HAPPY M.S. 129 DAY!

group of students holding up a MS 129 sign

THE ACADEMY AT MS 129

admin team wearing gold hoodies standing around adam dressed as royalty

ROYALTY! Dress like the MS 129 King or Queen that you are!

129 written inside of crown crawing
Eight people standing in a school yard with buildings in the background.

Youth Soccer Clinic - by Goya Gives and NYCFC

Group of ten people standing in hallway wearing pink to support breast cancer awareness

PINK OUT DAY - in support of Breast Cancer Awareness

Students in classroom playing guitars

Music class at M.S. 129 means learning to play the guitar!

Students, staff and parents standing outside holding up signs for MS 129

M.S. 129 represents at the Bronx Week Parade - Sunday, May 18, 2025

Mr. Sanchez interviewing with students.

Mr. Sanchez speaks about his new book "Excellence in Every Thread"

Mr. Sanchez signing books

Mr. Sanchez's book signing!

Man standing with four students in black t-shirts

Teen Safety Matters program empowers our students!

Large group photo of MS 129 students, staff and parents for Mother's Day, Honor Roll and Student of the Month celebration

Mother's Day, Student of the Month, and Honor Roll Celebration

group photo of parents and staff who are mothers

Mother's Day Queens of MS 129

group of people standing behind student at a podium wearing Escape the Vape shirts
people standing on stage with students being presented an award

M.S. 129 is awarded for Youth Voice and Supportive School & Classroom Climates

Admin Team
group of students wearing Pi Day t-shirts

Pi Day 2025

MS 129 staff members wearing Royalty t-shirts

OUR ROYAL FAMILY  

129 admin royalty pic

Royalty Resides in the Bronx

Admin Team
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MS 129

Principal's Message

👑 WORD OF THE WEEK: EMPATHY
Unity (noun) — Coming together and supporting one another toward a shared goal.
 
Monthly Theme: Belonging & Partnership
 
C.R.O.W.N. Connection: Character, Responsibility, Nobility
 
This Week’s Focus:
During Red Ribbon Week, help scholars connect unity to healthy choices and caring for their community. Create opportunities for collaboration, inclusion, and mutual support so every scholar feels they belong.
 

Weekly Reflection:
“How can we help our scholars see that their choices contribute to a stronger, healthier Academy community?”
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MORNING MESSAGE FROM MR. REYES - WEEK OF NOVEMBER 17, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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News & Announcements

Red Ribbon Week Flyer

RED RIBBON WEEK - OCTOBER 26- OCTOBER 30, 2026

Red Ribbon Week takes place from Monday, October 26, 2026 to Friday, October 30, 2026. Show school spirit and pledge to be drug free by participating in our Red Ribbon Week events! See flyer for details.
Pink Out Day flyer

OCTOBER EVENTS FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

This month we celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness! PINK OUT and wear pink Wednesday, October 21, 2026, on Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day. The 2026 American Cancer Society’s Making Strides of The Bronx breast cancer walk takes place on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Click below for more information!
Open House Flyer

OPEN HOUSE TOURS

Schedule a visit at M.S. 129! We have four Open House Tour dates coming up: October 21, November 4, November 18, and December 2, 2026. Email [email protected] to reserve your spot!
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