PENCIL December Newsletter
PRINCIPAL FOR A DAY® 2026
You’re invited to join PENCIL on May 13th for Principal For A Day visits! Be part of this impactful initiative alongside hundreds of NYC leaders, demonstrating your commitment to the success of NYC students and schools.
Register today to secure your spot as Principal For A Day!
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
PENCIL relies on volunteers to provide support for high-quality engagements with high school students.
There are many ways to share your time, energy, passion, and expertise and make a lasting difference in a student’s future.
PENCIL’S CELEBRATION OF SUCCESS GALA
PENCIL celebrated its 30th anniversary alongside the incredible people who make our work possible, our supporters, partners, educators, and students, at PENCIL’s Celebration of Success Gala.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in honoring our three honorees: Ruth Cohen, Lewis Warren Jr., and Adrienne Bailon-Houghton.
RIDE THE 2026 TD FIVE BORO BIKE TOUR
PENCIL is proud to be an Official Charity Partner of the 2026 TD Five Boro Bike Tour.
By joining Team PENCIL on May 3rd, you’ll support NYC public school students as they build career skills, gain confidence, and work toward achieving their goals.
INTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN
The DYCD Ladders for Leaders program offers high school and college students the opportunity to participate in paid six-week summer internships with leading corporations, non-profit organizations, and government agencies in New York City.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity! Please share with students, friends, and mentees who might benefit.
INTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN
The DYCD Ladders for Leaders program offers high school and college students the opportunity to participate in paid six-week summer internships with leading corporations, non-profit organizations, and government agencies in New York City.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity! Please share with students, friends, and mentees who might benefit.
PENCIL’S IMPACT REPORT
PENCIL’s 2024–2025 Impact Report is here!
We’re thrilled to share the incredible strides we made this year: 755 volunteers from 238 companies helped support 12,649 students across New York City during the school year and summer.
HAPPY NEW YEAR
On behalf of the entire PENCIL team, we wish you a happy and healthy New Year!
Thank you to the PENCIL community for your unwavering support throughout 2025. Together, we made our 30th anniversary year a meaningful celebration of connection, impact, and success.