P.S. 8 Isaac Varian Home

Home of the Lions

Principal's Message

August 4, 2026

Dear PS 8 Families,

I hope this message finds you well and that you are enjoying a joyful, restful summer with your loved ones.

To our returning families, thank you for your continued support and partnership. Your commitment helps strengthen the connection between home and school and plays an important role in the success of our students. To our new families and students joining PS 8 for the first time, welcome! We are delighted to have you join our school community and look forward to getting to know you and building meaningful relationships throughout the year.

We are excited to welcome all students back for the first day of school on Thursday, September 10, 2026. As we prepare for the start of the school year, we invite you to join us for our Virtual Fall Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, September 2, from 10:00–11:00 a.m. (see link below.)

We look forward to connecting with you, welcoming our new families, and partnering with all of you for another wonderful year of learning, growth, and success at PS 8.

Respectfully,

Claudia Tahiraj-Sadrija

Principal

PS 8 Monthly Calendar

Pillar of the Month: Friendship:Being a Good Friend/Caring for Others

District 10 News

NYC Public Schools Community School District 10 (Bronx)

District 10 Leadership & Administration
Superintendent: Robert Hernandez
Deputy Superintendent: Gina Mautschke-Mitchell
District Early Childhood Director: Jackie Baker
Field Support Liaison: Carmen Mercado
Superintendent's Administrative Assistant: Sharon Berger
Directors of Continuous Improvement: Hope Stephens & Loushonda Mack

Family & Community Support Staff
District Family Leadership Coordinator: Maria Correa
District Family Support Coordinator: Kamiel Solomon

(718) 741-5852.