Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School - MELS

06/24/2026

HS Awards Night tonight! Doors open at 5:45, ceremony starts at 6:00pm. Students should check their DOE emails to confirm they were invited.

06/18/2026

Tonight is our next rite of Passage for our 8th graders at MELS….the annual 8th grade Fancy Dance! 💃 🌟

Doors open at 5:00p and the dancing goes until 7:00p. Phones will be put away until the last 10 minutes of the dance so that everyone can enjoy their time together!!
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Esta noche es nuestro próximo rito de iniciación para los alumnos de octavo grado en MELS… ¡el baile anual de disfraces de octavo grado! 💃 🌟

Las puertas abren a las 5:00 p. m. y el baile dura hasta las 7:00 p. m. ¡Los teléfonos deberán guardarse hasta los últimos 10 minutos del baile para que todos puedan disfrutar juntos!

06/16/2026

HS Crew Cup 2026 is off and running! 🌈 The teamwork is real. The habits of work and learning are everywhere. The core values are running deep!

💚 Let’s go green team!
💛Let’s go yellow team!
💜 Let’s go purple team!
💙 Let’s go blue team!
🩷 Let’s go pink team!
🧡 Let’s go orange team!

06/16/2026

🏀🧡💙 NEW YORK, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! 💙🧡🏀

History has been made, and we’re celebrating our Knicks Champions in true MELS fashion! 🎉 Whether you’ve been cheering all season long or are just catching the Knicks fever, it’s time to show your team spirit.

📅 Thursday, June 18
All students are invited to rep the Knicks by wearing:
🏀 Knicks gear
🧡 Orange swag
💙 Blue swag

Let’s turn MELS into a sea of blue and orange as we celebrate this unforgettable moment in New York basketball history! 🗽🔥

⚠️ Please be sure to review the flyer for dress-down guidelines. Students must still follow all school dress code expectations.

Who’s ready to bring the championship energy to school? 🙌

06/06/2026

🏀 The Knicks are winning, New York is smiling, and now everyone suddenly thinks they’re a basketball expert.

Let’s put that confidence to the test at our Staff vs. Students Basketball Game! 😎

🎯 3-Point Contest
🍿 Snacks for Sale
🏀 $5 to Play
👀 $1 to Watch

Come cheer, support, and see if the staff/teachers still got it 😂

06/05/2026

🚗🫧 Ready to make your car shine for a great cause? 🫧🚗

Join us on June 13th from 11:00 AM–3:00 PM for our Class of 2028 Car Wash Fundraiser!

Bring your car, truck, or SUV and help support our students as they raise funds for their senior year activities. Every wash helps create memorable experiences and opportunities for the Class of 2028!

✨ Get a clean car
✨ Support our students
✨ Show your school spirit

Spread the word, invite your family and friends, and stop by to help us make a splash! 💙

06/05/2026

🍦✨ Cool off and support our Student Council! ✨🍦

Join us on Monday, June 8th from 3:20 PM–4:30 PM outside the Yellow Doors for our Soda Float Sale hosted by the MELS 9th Grade Student Council!

Choose your favorite soda, add a scoop (or two!) of ice cream, and enjoy a sweet treat while supporting student-led initiatives. We’ll have multiple flavors, snacks, and plenty of smiles!

💵 Soda Floats:
• Small – $3
• Large – $5

🍦 Ice Cream – $3
🥤 Soda – $2

Bring a friend, grab a treat, and help make a difference one float at a time!

06/03/2026

📣 Attention Accepted New To MELS Incoming 9th Grade Families!

We’re excited to welcome our newest students and families to our upcoming Family Orientation! This is a great opportunity to learn more about our school, meet members of our community, and get important information to help your family prepare for the school year.

No need to bring anything—just come ready to connect, ask questions, and get excited about the journey ahead!

We can’t wait to meet you! 💚🎊

06/03/2026

📣 Attention Accepted Incoming 6th Grade Families!

We’re excited to welcome our newest students and families to our upcoming Family Orientation! This is a great opportunity to learn more about our school, meet members of our community, and get important information to help your family prepare for the school year.

No need to bring anything—just come ready to connect, ask questions, and get excited about the journey ahead!

We can’t wait to meet you! 💙🎉

06/02/2026