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Celebrating the 2026 Ascend Together Award Winners

by Maryann Li

Every day across Ascend, our teachers create classrooms where students are challenged, supported, and inspired to grow. They bring energy, skill, creativity, and care to work that has a lasting...

Culture

Brooklyn Ascend High School Theater Makes Its Debut with a Sold-Out Inaugural Production

by Ascend Public Charter Schools

Brooklyn Ascend High School celebrated a major milestone this past Friday and Saturday with BAHS Theater’s inaugural production of In the Red and Brown Water, a powerful play by Tarell...

High School

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Culture

Family Tours: Join us June 1—June 5 to explore Ascend schools in person

by Ascend Public Charter Schools

We are pleased to invite all families to visit one or more of our free, public charter schools in person the first week of June. Come see firsthand how Ascend...

Celebrating Achievement, Ambition, and the BAHS Class of 2026

by Maryann Li

Hello Families, As we head into the final stretch of the school year, there is so much to celebrate across Ascend. This time of year always offers an opportunity to reflect...

Key Dates for the 2026–2027 School Year at Ascend Charter Schools

by Ascend Public Charter Schools

At Ascend, strong student outcomes come from consistent preparation, thoughtful planning, and high-quality learning experiences throughout the year. As we look ahead to the 2026–2027 school year, our academic calendar...

Big Wins and Big Energy at This Week’s Ascend Basketball Matchups

by Ascend Public Charter Schools

On Tuesday, May 5, Canarsie Ascend Middle School (CAMS) hosted two exciting Middle School Basketball League matchups, bringing together players, cheerleaders, families, and staff for an evening full of energy,...

Middle School

Culture

CBACS Second Graders Explore the Prospect Park Zoo

by Ascend Public Charter Schools

Learning came to life for Central Brooklyn Ascend Lower School (CBACS) second graders during their recent field trip to the Prospect Park Zoo. Students spent the day exploring animal habitats, observing...

Lower School

Curriculum

Not Afraid to Be Heard: Poetry Comes to Life at Cypress Hills Ascend Middle School

by Ascend Public Charter Schools

At Ascend middle schools, poetry is not just something students read. It is something they write, perform, and experience. At Cypress Hills Ascend Middle School (CHAMS), that learning comes to life...

Middle School

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After School at Ascend: Where Students Explore and Shine

by Ascend Public Charter Schools

Across Ascend middle schools, our after-school programs give students the opportunity to explore their interests, build new skills, and connect with their peers in meaningful ways. On the court and...

Middle School

Culture

Student Art Spotlight: Creativity at Brooklyn Ascend High School

by Ascend Public Charter Schools

At Brooklyn Ascend High School, creativity is an essential part of the student experience. Through visual arts, students explore their perspectives, develop their skills, and express ideas in powerful and...

High School

Curriculum

Canarsie Ascend Lower School's "Fastest Kid in the World" Meets Usain Bolt

by Ascend Public Charter Schools

Celebrating Ascend's USATF "Male Athlete of the Year" Recipient Last year, Benjamin, "BJ" Cartwright, a third grader at Canarsie Ascend Lower School, made headlines after earning the title of the “Fastest...

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Video: Ascend on NBC's New York Live

by Ascend Public Charter Schools

Ascend Charter Schools was recently featured on NBC New York’s New York Live, where host Lauren Scala visited one of our schools to see our classrooms in action. In the segment,...

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