Family Corner
Everything Your Family Needs, All in One Place
Calendars, handbooks, food resources, and support services for all S2 families, from PreK through 11th grade.
Your S2 Family Resource Hub
When your family does well, your child does well. That is what we believe at School in the Square (S2).
This page is your starting point. You will find calendars, school policies, uniform information, food pantry dates, and contact resources all in one place. If you ever have a question and cannot find the answer here, your Family Coordinator is one call or email away.
All enrolled families should sign up for ParentSquare. It is where we send school updates, event reminders, and important announcements directly to your phone or inbox.
Get set up with ParentSquare
ParentSquare is how S2 stays in touch with families. School updates, messages from teachers, event reminders, dismissal changes, and everything in between live in one place, so you're never hunting for information.
Log in from any device at parentsquare.com, or grab the free ParentSquare app from the App Store or Google Play. The same login works across all of them, so you can check messages on your phone during the day and pull up the full portal at home.
What are you looking for?
School in the Square Policies
These are the key policies that guide life at S2. We encourage every family to review them at the start of the school year.
Admissions Policy
Complaint Policy
Student Behavioral Expectations and Procedures
Cell Phone and Internet-Enabled Device Policy
Family Handbooks
Parent Bill of Rights for Data Security and Privacy
Free Monthly Food Pantry
The S2 Food Pantry is open to all current and alumni families. Each month, we distribute fresh produce, canned goods, dry staples, and personal care items at no cost.
Food Pantry Days
Our Food Pantry Days are held monthly at School in the Square High School, 12 Sherman Avenue, New York, NY 10040.
Check ParentSquare for the exact date each month.
Uniforms are part of what makes S2 feel like S2. They help our students show up ready to learn and remind us that we're one community across all four campuses.
Every day, students should arrive in their full uniform: tops, bottoms, and outerwear. If your family ever needs help getting uniforms, please reach out to your school's main office. We're here to make sure every student has what they need.
For new students, School in the Square provides a free starter uniform package during orientation at the start of the school year. Uniforms can be purchased through our online Uniform Shop.
Frequently Asked Questions
The new school year comes with a lot of questions. We've answered the ones families ask us most: first day dates, uniforms, orientation, meals, and how we'll stay in touch all year.
Don't see your question? Email our enrollment team at enroll@schoolinthesquare.org and we'll help.
When is the first day of school?
For K-11 students, the first day of school is Monday, August 31, 2026.
For PreK students, the first day of school is Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
Where can I access the academic calendar?
It's on our website right here. You'll find first and last days, holidays, breaks, early dismissals, and key family events all in one place.
When is student orientation?
Monday, August 27 is the orientation date for all School in the Square schools. Please visit ParentSquare for start times and information on how to RSVP.
How and when will the school communicate with me throughout the year?
We use ParentSquare to stay in touch all year. It's where you'll get school news, event invitations, reminders, permission slips, and urgent alerts like weather closures.
Messages come by app, email, or text, in English or Spanish, whichever you prefer. You'll hear from us regularly, not just in emergencies.
Activate your account at the start of the year so you don't miss anything.
Where do I order or pick up uniforms?
Order uniforms through Student Styles by searching for School in the Square. Order early, since delivery can take time around the start of the year.
What should my child bring on the first day?
Every student at all four campuses needs a school uniform, a reusable water bottle labeled with their name, and a backpack.
Is breakfast and lunch provided? Is there a cost?
Yes. We serve breakfast and lunch [free / at no cost] to every student.
Our meals come from Butter Beans, a New York company that has cooked fresh food for schools since 2008. Everything is made from scratch in their Queens kitchen, with meat and vegetarian options and seasonal, international flavors that reflect the cultures of our families.
Is my child eligible for school bus service or a student MetroCard?
Eligibility is set by the NYC Department of Education, not by S2, and it depends on your child's grade and how far you live from campus. Check the DOE's Bus Eligibility page to see what your child qualifies for.
Who do I contact if my child is sick or needs to miss school?
Let us know as early as you can. The best people to reach are your campus Front Office Manager or any of your child's teachers.
What is the cell phone policy?
Following NY State law and the district's Distraction-Free Schools Policy, students can't use phones or other internet-enabled devices during the school day.
Each campus provides a system, such as phone lockers, for storing devices while school is in session.
The goal is a safer, more focused school day with fewer distractions. Read our full school policy for the details.
Are there after school programs? How do I sign up?
Yes. Offerings vary by campus, and each one shares sign-up details with families once the school year begins.
Have a question?
Fill out the form below, and someone from School in the Square will get back to you soon.
Report Child Abuse or Neglect
If you think a child is being abused or neglected, you do not have to figure out what to do alone. New York State has a free hotline available any time, day or night.
1-800-342-3720 Free call. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
If a child is in immediate danger, call 911.
Deaf or hard of hearing? Call TTY/TDD: 1-800-638-5163
For more information about Child Protective Services and reporting, visit OCFS Child Protective Services.
