We’re back!

Getting ready for a bright year in 2025-26!

Rock the Block Party

September 3, 10AM-2PM – School Campus

Come meet your new teacher, and celebrate the start of the 2025-26 schoolyear with games, food, music, and more!

First Day of School

September 4, 7:30AM Arrival

Welcome Back Scholars!

Cardinal McCloskey Community Charter School

Welcome to CMCCS!

Our Vision

The mission of Cardinal McCloskey Community Charter School is to address the academic, social-emotional and developmental needs of its students in a safe, supportive and trauma-sensitive learning environment.

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Admissions

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Our Approach

Cardinal McCloskey Community Charter School addresses the needs of these students by providing a rigorous academic program in a trauma-sensitive environment that gives students comprehensive wrap-around services and support.

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Our Faculty

CMCCS uses a trauma-informed Sanctuary approach to educational and supportive programming that cultivates a trauma sensitive environment in which at-risk youth can maximize their potential to learn, heal and grow.

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Events

We keep the fun in learning.

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The Latest

Bus Assembly 8/26 at 1PM

We are happy to announce that CMCCS will be offering bussing for the 2025–2026 school year. If you are interested in signing your child up for bussing, please join us for our Bussing Assembly on Tuesday, August 26,...

See You Later, State Tests!

Whew! Another few weeks has flown by!  As we wrap up the second week of May, we've had a lot to keep us all busy on campus. Our students took trips to the Botanical Garden, Bronx Zoo, Sloomoo Institute, Kips Bay, and...