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PS 161 Community

Parent Corner

Enrollment & Registration

Join the Pride! We are currently accepting students for 3K through 5th Grade. Priority is given to applicants residing in District 7.

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Registration Checklists

Download the checklist in your preferred language:

Questions? Contact our Parent Coordinator at (718) 292-5478.

School Calendar

September 5 First Day of School
November 28-29 Thanksgiving Recess
December 24-Jan 1 Winter Recess
February 17-21 Midwinter Recess

School Meals

Breakfast and lunch are free for all NYC public school students. We are committed to providing nutritious, healthy meals every day.

Find out what's on the menu:

Click below for daily offerings, including vegetarian and halal options.

Transportation

Public Bus Routes

Bx17, Bx19, Bx4, Bx46

Subway

2 or 5 Trains to Jackson Ave; 6 Train to East 149th St.

Student OMNY Cards

Eligible students (based on grade and distance) receive OMNY cards for free travel. Yellow bus service is available for eligible K-6 students.

Parent Leadership

PTA Meetings

Join us to discuss school events and fundraising!

Third Tuesday of each month at 8:45 AM in room 102.

SLT Meetings

School Leadership Team (SLT) meetings are open to observers.