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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.

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FALL 2025 APPLICANTS

Prospective applicants Fall 2026:

Visit our Tours webpage.
Watch recordings of our Virtual Tours.
Learn about admissions by grade level.

Join our Parent Coordinator Virtual Office Hours on Wednesdays at 11:00am if you have questions!

UPCOMING EVENTS

The NEST+m PTA cordially invites you to its Annual Gala on FRIDAY, MAY 2, 6-9PM.

Put on your mask, grab your fanciest finery, and get ready to dance the night away — we are throwing a masquerade bash to support NEST+m!

Parents/Guardians, Staff, Alumni, Friends & Family 21+ are invited!

BUY TICKETS

Questions? Email gala@nestmpta.org

ANNOUNCEMENTS

NEST+m News - Week of 4.7.2025

Read NEST+m News - Week of 4.7.2025

➡️ Read the K-12 Community Update from Principal Lynch - Affirming Our Values & Our Community

➡️ Learn about Cultural Exploration Day, added performance of Spring Awakening, K Open House for Accepted students, and more

➡️ Fill our your School Survey as we are at 27% - let’s get that up!

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Have a great week, NEST+m!

NEST+m Students: if you have trouble opening links or accessing forms in school emails, please copy/paste the link into a new browser window AFTER logging out of your DOE email account.

Copy/paste this link into a new browser window:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sla7BP-IbVXgJ5aBL6vBJaVCQOr-qQsw2YGpmld-4mI/edit?usp=sharing

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Get Ready for the 2025 Auction & Gala!

Mark Your Calendars – Tickets Drop April 10th! Snag your early bird pricing, line up those babysitters, and get ready for a fabulous night! We’re still gathering amazing auction items think restaurant gift cards, dreamy vacation getaways (got a vacation home to share?), sports & theatre tickets, and one-of-a-kind experiences! Know a business—or own one—that would love to be in the spotlight? Our sponsorship packages are live, and NEW this year is the chance to grab your very own VIP lounge at the Gala, complete with personal servers and luxe perks. Don’t miss it!

More info HERE.

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NEST+m News - Week of 3.31.2025

Read NEST+m News - Week of 3.31.2025

➡️ Read the Community Update from Principal Lynch

➡️ Find out how to buy tickets to the Upper Grades Theater Festival

➡️ Get ready for Spring Recess!

Follow us @nestmsoars

Have a great week, NEST+m!

NEST+m Students: if you have trouble opening links or accessing forms in school emails, please copy/paste the link into a new browser window AFTER logging out of your DOE email account.

Copy/paste this link into a new browser window:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bLZz0JmRNEhnXXz2spTzb5OTr4n0_CdDULCQDjAj0_s/edit?usp=sharing

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