From book fairs to back-to-school nights, to field trips and winning volleyball games, these last few weeks of September have been full of striving for excellence and choosing joy across AF! Our students are learning, leading, and thriving in their classrooms, teams, and communities. We are so proud of the brilliance and joy they bring each day.

Here’s to more moments of growth, pride, and togetherness this fall.

#ChooseJoy #StriveForExcellence #Fall2025 #achievementfirst

Achievement First proudly serves thousands of students across Brooklyn and Queens—and we’re raising our voices to ensure that all NYC families and students have access to the great schools they deserve.

As our CEO Lisa Margosian shared with @chalkbeatorg this week: "We need to lift up our heads and make sure people are aware of what we’re doing.”

That’s why this Thursday, September 18, AF will join public charter schools and families from across the city at Cadman Plaza for the March for Excellence. Together, we’ll cross the Brooklyn Bridge to City Hall to celebrate our impact and stand united for the 150,000 charter students in NYC whose voices and futures matter.

Read more at the link in our bio!

Check out our NYC schools:

@afapollo_es
@afaspiretigers
@afbrownsville_elementary
@afbushwick_es
@af_crownheights
@af_enyeswolfpack
@afendeavor
@aflinden_es
@afnbpes
@apollomiddlehawks
@aspiremiddleschool_af
@afbrmseagles
@af_bushwickmiddle
@afcrownheights_ms
@af_enyms
@afendeavor_ms
@af_lindenmiddle
@aftrailblazers
@afbrooklynhigh
@afujimahigh
@afuniversityprep

#education #charterschools #publiccharterschools #NYC #brooklyn #queensny

Three weeks into the new school year, and our hearts are full! From freshman orientations and back-to-school nights to those first hugs and first lessons in class, these past weeks have been unforgettable. Here’s a recap of the special moments from some of our Hartford, Providence, and Brooklyn schools!

#fridayjoy #backtoschool2025 #achievementfirst #charterschools

From the very first day, we’re building forever memories!

At AF East NY Elementary, the school year began with hugs between friends, joyful smiles, and classrooms full of curiosity.

Families, thank you for being part of this journey. Here’s to a year filled with love, learning, and growth, together.

#fridayjoy #choosejoy #backtoschool #eastny #elementaryschool #achievementfirst #familyandcommunity

Here’s a peek into how Achievement First does back to school! Over these last few days, our families showed up ready to have a great time and celebrate the start of a new school year together.

From face painting, balloon animals, and a live DJ at Legacy Elementary in Queens, to bouncy houses, delicious food, and family fun at Bridgeport Elementary in Connecticut, to games, dancing, and school spirit at Amistad Elementary in New Haven, our communities came together to kick off the new school year with love and excitement.

Here’s to another fantastic school year for all of our students and staff, filled with learning, laughter, growth, and unforgettable memories!

#BackToSchool #AchievementFirst #Community

The first day of school at AF Bushwick Elementary was full of smiles, hugs, and excitement! We can’t wait to see all our students grow this year. There’s still time to enroll! Join our community: achievementfirst.org/apply

#firstdayofschool #achievementfirst #elementaryschool #bushwick #bushwickbrooklyn #brooklyn

Welcome back, AF families! From hugs and high-fives to big goals and bright smiles, we’re kicking off the 25–26 school year full of love, joy, and purpose. Here’s to an amazing year ahead.

#achievementfirst #backtoschool #gofurthertogether

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