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Remote Learning Day on Monday, January 26th
School Buildings Closed
NYC Public Schools buildings will be closed on January 26, 2026. Schools will be in session remotely. Due to a Winter Storm Warning and a Hazardous Travel Advisory, all NYCPS buildings are closed. Instruction will take place remotely. Afterschool programs, PSAL activities, adult education classes, and YABC programs are cancelled. Yellow bus service will not operate.
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The john l. steptoe school

P.S. 181

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November Attendance Newsletter — We’re excited to share the November edition of the P.S. 181 Attendance Newsletter! 🎉 See which classes earned a spot in the Perfect Attendance Pizza Party based on October attendance 🍕🎉 and learn about this month’s upcoming attendance incentive activities. Let’s keep the strong attendance energy going! 🚀
November Attendance Newsletter — We’re excited to share the November edition of the P.S. 181 Attendance Newsletter! 🎉 See which classes earned a spot in the Perfect Attendance Pizza Party based on October attendance 🍕🎉 and learn about this month’s upcoming attendance incentive activities. Let’s keep the strong attendance energy going! 🚀

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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