Resources, gatherings, and support for our community.
The handbook for school year ’25–’26.
Document · PDF
The Student & Family Handbook gathers everything you need to know about school routines, expectations, attendance, arrival and dismissal, dress code, and the policies that support a safe, supportive learning environment.
Editor’s note
Coming soon — this section is being prepared.
The handbook PDF for the current school year is being finalized and will be downloadable here.
The official school calendar, straight from NYCDOE.
External · Updated by DOE
For the most up-to-date dates — school closures, breaks, parent-teacher conferences, and chancellor’s holidays — we point families directly to the New York City Department of Education school year calendar.
Open NYCDOE Calendar (opens in new tab)The PTA is our families’ voice.
Monthly meetings
Our PTA holds virtual monthly meetings open to all caregivers, publishes a parent newsletter, and runs a suggestion box for community feedback. Attend a meeting to learn what’s happening and how to get involved.
Editor’s note
Coming soon — this section is being prepared.
Executive board roster, the next meeting date, and the parent newsletter archive will be linked here.
Where families help shape the Comprehensive Education Plan.
Monthly · School library
The School Leadership Team is a partnership of parents, staff, and administrators that shapes the school’s Comprehensive Education Plan and aligns the budget to it. SLT meetings are held monthly in the school library and are open to the school community.
Editor’s note
Coming soon — this section is being prepared.
The current SLT meeting schedule and CEC District 10 schedule will be posted here as they’re published.
Wellness is part of how we teach.
Healing Ambassador
P.S. 77 is a designated Family and Community Wellness Collective School with a Healing Ambassador supporting the whole child and family. Mental-health resources are available to families through the school and our community partners.
Editor’s note
Coming soon — this section is being prepared.
A directory of mental-health resources, partner organizations, and how to request support will be posted here.
Workshops & learning for grown-ups too.
Free · Bilingual
Parent University offers free workshops on supporting your child at home, navigating the NYCDOE, and building skills you can use across the family. Sessions run throughout the year in English and Spanish.
Editor’s note
Coming soon — this section is being prepared.
Upcoming workshop topics and registration links will be posted in this section.
Track grades, attendance, and student records.
External portal
The NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) is the city’s parent portal for student grades, attendance, schedules, transcripts, and report cards — all in one place, in nine languages.
Open NYCSA Portal (opens in new tab)Free breakfast and lunch, every day.
NYCDOE Office of Food & Nutrition
Every NYC public school student eats school breakfast and lunch at no cost. Menus rotate seasonally with vegetarian, kosher-friendly, and culturally-inclusive options.
Editor’s note
Coming soon — this section is being prepared.
A direct link to this month's school menu and any food-policy updates will appear here.
Enrichment after the bell, on-site at P.S. 77.
In partnership with NIDC
Through our partnership with the Northwest Bronx Indo-Chinese Development Corporation (NIDC), our after-school program extends the school day with homework help, enrichment, and physical activity for our students.
Editor’s note
Coming soon — this section is being prepared.
Registration steps, hours, and program highlights will be posted here for the current school year.
Catch up on a workshop you couldn’t attend.
Recordings · Bilingual
Workshops we host throughout the year are recorded so families who couldn’t join live can still benefit. Check back here for the latest sessions.
Editor’s note
Coming soon — this section is being prepared.
Workshop recordings and slide handouts will be posted in this section.