P.S. 150

P.S. 150 is an elementary school in New York, NY, located at 28-42 Trinity Pl. The institution serves students in grades 3K through 5th grade as an option school in District 2. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, focusing on critical thinking, creativity, compassion, and empathy. Its curriculum is designed to empower students academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. The school fosters a partnership between home, school, and community to prepare students to become leaders and responsible citizens. P.S. 150 maintains a diverse and inclusive environment where every student’s background is valued. The school promotes mutual respect and kindness to build a safe learning environment. It offers comprehensive language support for students and parents. Every student and staff member receives free access to Microsoft Office 365. The school maintains a nut-aware environment to protect students with allergies. P.S. 150 is also committed to sustainability and eco-friendly initiatives.

The school is known for its gentle nurturing of each child and its size, which allows staff to know all the children and customize the school experience. A full-time guidance counselor works with teachers and children to address social and emotional challenges. The talented staff differentiates instruction for each student in heterogeneous classes, ensuring all are challenged to achieve beyond previous levels. Arts education is emphasized through weekly art and music lessons. Children also study dance, architecture, puppetry, and storytelling. The school has a vital, active PTA that supports the mission through fundraising and community building. The School Leadership Team, mandated by State Law, includes parents, teachers, staff, and the principal. They meet monthly to discuss instructional matters, budget allocations, and school-wide policy issues. The team has helped write the school’s annual Comprehensive Education Plan and developed the Library/Media Center.

Dr. Nico Victorino serves as principal, with Wendy Liu and Meredith Gary as assistant principals. Laura Cohen is the parent coordinator. Susie Blum and Ana Fernandez serve as guidance counselors. Christina Rock is the school psychologist. Jasmine Butler and Madeline Alers are school social workers. Lenmara Ametova is the school nurse. The after-school program is run by Manhattan Youth and is open to all students in Prekindergarten through 5th grade. It begins at the end of the school day and ends at 5:45 pm. The school serves breakfast and lunch following the same menus as all NYC K-8 schools.

P.S. 150 combines its commitment to holistic education and arts with a supportive, small-school environment to nurture future leaders in New York.

The school sits on Trinity Place in New York, just steps from the Rector Street train station and within a tenth of a mile of Elizabeth H. Berger Plaza and Broadway.

Services:

• Community Engagement Programs
• Curriculum Development
• Parental Involvement Initiatives
• Primary Education
• Student Support Services