Meetings

Meetings are an excellent way to keep up with what is happening at the school, and often we feature engaging talks by guest speakers. Meeting minutes are published online and are available in the school’s main office.

Except where noted below, meetings are held over Zoom (check your email for the link). The Executive Board meets from 6-6:30PM (all welcome), and the General PTA meeting is 6:30-7:30 PM. 

    • Tuesday, September 16, 2025 (in-person)

    • Tuesday, October 21, 2025: Guest Speaker & Topic: Principal Laura Hymson on cell phone policy

    • Wednesday, November 19, 2025: Guest Speaker & Topic: Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Lori Ween on course requirements and transition to the college program

    • Tuesday, December 16, 2025

    • Friday, January 9, 2026 (potluck in-person)

    • Tuesday, February 24, 2026

    • Wednesday, March 18, 2026

    • Tuesday, April 21, 2026

    • Tuesday, May 19, 2026

    • Tuesday, June 16, 2026  

Read our most recently approved bylaws: BYLAWS

See the meeting summaries from the 2024-2025 school year

Fundraising and Upcoming Events

Parents Night Out: Please join the PTA and other Bard Queens parents for a casual, parent night out. 

When: Friday, September 19, 2025; 6:30-9pm
Where: Focal Point Point Beer Co., 43-50 12th Street, Long Island City

Annual Appeal: We need to raise at least $65,000 this year to pay for school staff, the Jupiter grading system, club activities, enrichment days, library books, sports uniforms, graduation, and so much more. Donations of all sizes are much appreciated! For our Annual Appeal, many families donate between $150 and $350, and in previous years, we happily received donations ranging from $10 to $5,000. Many companies will match your donation, so please check with your HR Department. 

You can donate with:

Book Club with Principal Laura:

Join Principal Laura Hymson on Tues, October 7, 2025 at 6:30pm to eat snacks and chat about The Autobiography of Malcolm X (whether you’ve read it or not!). Feel like you’re a Bard student for the night, without the grading pressure! May 19, 2025 marked the 100th anniversary of Malcolm X's birth so let's honor his legacy by joining together to explore his impact. Register now!