At PSMS161 Student Voice & Student Choice Matters! Today students had  an opportunity to try out a potential new addition to the school’s menu. Shout out to NYCDOE School Foods for providing options for our students!   #HarlemD5 Dr. Dawn DeCosta

Our PSMS161 community shares words of encouragement and support to all students taking the New York State exam today.   #positivemindset #HarlemD5 #wegotthis !  Sean L. Davenport, Ed.D. Dr. Dawn DeCosta

At PSMS161 we believe in partnering with parents to support student achievement!!! 
Savvas Learning
#ParentsAsPartners Dr. Dawn DeCosta Sean L. Davenport, Ed.D. NYC District 5 PSMS161

Paraprofessional Appreciation Day 2024
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Join us in celebrating some of the hardest working, most supportive educators in the city! We are thankful for the tremendous service they provide to the students of #PSMS161 🎉🎉🎉 #d5reimagined NYC District 5 Dr. Dawn DeCosta Sean L. Davenport, Ed.D.

Highlighting our yearlong partnership with Leading Educators Today we had an opportunity to showcase the work we have been doing within the classroom to strengthen our explicit instruction practices. Dr. Dawn DeCosta NYC Public Schools Sean L. Davenport, Ed.D. #HarlemD5

Our MECCA Group in ACTION!!
Learning and growing together as one. PS133 Fred R.Moore Mary McLeod Bethune #SpecialPopulation #MECCAGROUP #HarlemD5 Sean L. Davenport, Ed.D. Dr. Dawn DeCosta PSMS161 NYC District 5

Our D5 scholars came to WIN!!

During Respect for All week our school community had an opportunity to participate in promoting an inclusive school community. Thank you to our staff, New York Edge Harlem Dowling ,Aspira and PTA for making this week memorable. Sean L. Davenport, Ed.D. NYC District 5

At PSMS161 we have TERRIFIC Spellers! Our Schoolwide Spelling Bee was a SUCCESS!! Shout out to our amazing staff, teachers and parents for preparing our students for success. Next Stop - Districtwide Spelling Bee! Go Panthers! Dr. Dawn DeCosta Sean L. Davenport, Ed.D.

Our Panthers are now ready for playoffs!!! 🏀

PSMS161s Weekly Recap- Middle School students showing off their creative talents during Fashion In Technology Class, and our elementary students engaged in independent practice. Great Things Happen Here! NYC District 5 Dr. Dawn DeCosta Sean L. Davenport, Ed.D.

Building community & spreading holiday cheer with our families; including dinner & coat giveaways. Thank you to everyone that supported this effort, essentially Jose Antonio Risi for donating coats for our students #psms161 #d5reimagined #greatthingshappen Dr. Dawn DeCosta

PSMS161 Winter Concert was a success! Our students showcased their talents as they sang, danced and played various instruments!! Great Things Happen Here. Wishing everyone a joyous Holiday Season!!! NYC District 5 Sean L. Davenport, Ed.D. Dr. Dawn DeCosta

Building Communuty within OUR Community! Shout out to New York Cares NYEdge, NYPD 26th Precinct and our staff for spreading joy to our students and families!! Sean L. Davenport, Ed.D. Dr. Dawn DeCosta NYC District 5 PSMS161