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5th grade mural
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!
  • We are a Move to Improve All Star School
  • 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

2026-2027 Welcome Packet

2026-2027 Welcome Packet

Your child is bringing home a packet of forms Attachments A -E plus the Blue Emergency Card for you to fill out. All forms must be filled out completely. Especially the Blue Emergency card (in the event the computers go down, we will be able to access the emergency information).
Lunch Forms/Title I

Lunch Forms/Title I

Complete the online form on https://www.myschoolapps.com/ . Online forms are processed within 24 hours of submission by the parent. The Family Income Inquiry form is the basis for determining our school’s eligibility for Title I Funding. Based on qualifying for Title 1, with the extra funding we were able to secure extra teachers, curriculum and the children also did not need to purchase any school supplies. Please fill it out; the information will not be seen by anyone. When the form asks for the school district use “New York City”.
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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.