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The john l. steptoe school

The john l. steptoe school

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Greatness Lives Here!

WELCOME TO P. S. 181

Welcome to PS 181 The John L. Steptoe School of the 21st Century, where every student's potential is nurtured and celebrated. Our dedicated staff is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters academic excellence and personal growth.

At PS 181, we believe in the power of collaboration between students, parents, and educators to achieve success.

News & Social

CALENDAR & EVENTS

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Sep 4

First day of school

Sep 17

Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for elementary schools and Pre-K Centers

Sep 18

Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for middle schools and D75 schools

Sep 23

Rosh Hashanah

Oct 2

Yom Kippur

Oct 13

Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples' Day

Oct 20

Diwali

Nov 4

Election Day

Nov 6

Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for elementary schools

Nov 11

Veterans Day

Nov 13

Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for middle schools and D75

Nov 27

Thanksgiving Recess

Dec 24

Winter Recess

Jan 19

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Feb 16

Midwinter Recess

Mar 5

Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for elementary schools and Pre-K Centers

Mar 12

Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for middle schools and D75 schools

Mar 20

Eid al-Fitr

Apr 2

Spring Recess schools closed

May 7

Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for elementary schools and Pre-K Centers

May 14

Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for middle schools and D75 schools

May 25

Memorial Day

May 27

Eid al-Adha

Jun 4

Anniversary Day/Chancellor's Conference Day for staff development

Jun 5

Clerical Day

Jun 19

Juneteenth

Jun 26

Last day of school for students

Administration

Through a strong partnership between home and school, our mission is to guide students to reach their goals and abilities through high quality, Culturally responsive and data driven instruction to ensure our students become life-long learners and productive citizens.

Marie Joseph
Principal, PS 181

Our mission, through a strong home-school partnership, is to guide students in reaching their goals and maximizing their abilities by providing high-quality, culturally responsive, and data-driven instruction, preparing them to be lifelong learners and productive members of society.

Ms. S. Bien-aise
Assistant Principal, I.A.Grade 4 -8

Our mission, through a strong home-school partnership, is to guide students in reaching their goals and maximizing their abilities by providing high-quality, culturally responsive, and data-driven instruction, preparing them to be lifelong learners and productive members of society.

Ms. D. Joseph
Assistant Principal Grade 3K - 3

Student Testimonial

Discover the voices of our students as they share their unique journeys and experiences. Hear firsthand how our supportive community and dedicated instruction have impacted their lives.

CARRIE ESPY

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P. S. 181 (Batch of 2024),

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MINDY TRAN

“I can’t believe you can like school so much. At my teachers help me work at a pace that is good for me. This is great for me because I excel at high level Math concepts and the more time I spend learning the better I get.”

P. S. 181 (Batch of 2024)

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