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Be Safe, Respectful, 
Responsible and Caring…
It’s the 254 Way!

Who We Are

We have a very culturally diverse community.  We always invite and encourage our community to participate in many school events.  Such as... October Fest, chorus concerts, our community garden, use of our beautiful playground and other activities through the year!
  • Our new building extension, opening September 2022, will include 16 new classrooms, a STEM lab, and a gymatorium!
  • Our diverse student population speaks up to 15 different languages!
  • Our extensive arts program includes partnerships with Empower thru Music, Studio in a School, Marquis Studio and Puppetry in Practice!
  • Our school is committed to having 1:1 devices for each and every student!

News & Announcements

Candygrams

Student Council Candygrams

Student Council Candygrams are back for 2025!!
You have the choice of purchasing FUN SIZE Maui Punch Fun Dip or FUN SIZE Gummy Bears for just $1 a piece. Just complete the tear off and send it in no later than Wednesday, February 5!!!
Dial A Teacher

Dial A Teacher

DIAL A TEACHER: Have a Question about Homework?
A qualified, licensed classroom teacher is available Monday – Thursday, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. when school is in session. Call the Dial-A-Teacher Hotline at (212) 777-3380,
They speak your language English, Spanish, Armenian, Bengali, Chinese, French, Haitian-Creole, Korean, Russian, Tagalog
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Mission

P.S. 254 strives to provide all students with a secure, nurturing, and stimulating environment in which they can grow academically and socially. We are dedicated to establishing high standards, as well as an appreciation of the cultural diversity of our school community. 
Student

Vision

Our goal is to support our students on the road to becoming caring and productive citizens in the future.