THE FUTURE STARTS HERE

Pre-K through Fifth Grade

Est. 1898

Principal’s Message

Dear P.S. 165 Community,

I hope you've all had a wonderful summer filled with fun, rest, and time with loved ones. As we look ahead to a new school year, I’m excited for all the learning, growth, and joy that awaits our students and staff.

I want to share a personal update with you—I'm currently on maternity leave and will be returning to school in mid-October. During my time away, our incredible Assistant Principal, Xaymara Rosado, will be overseeing the daily operations of the school. AP Rosado possesses strong leadership, dedication, and a deep understanding of our school community, and I have full confidence in her ability to ensure a smooth and successful start to the year.

Please know that even while I’m away, the heart of our school remains the same—focused on student success, a nurturing environment, and strong partnerships with our families. You can continue to reach out to PS 165 Parent Coordinator, Mayeline Minaya, parentcoordinator@robertesimon.org or to Assistant Principal Rosado xrosado@schools.nyc.gov directly for any support or questions you may have.

Wishing you all a fantastic start to the school year and I look forward to reconnecting with you all soon!

Warm regards,

Jessica Scanlon
P.S. 165 Principal

Prospective Families

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Upcoming Events

Featured
Chipotle Fundraiser
Sep 30
Chipotle Fundraiser
Yom Kippur
Oct 2
Yom Kippur
Metropolitan Museum of Art Meet Up
Oct 4
Metropolitan Museum of Art Meet Up

P. S. Art is an annual celebration of the artistic achievement of remarkable New York City Public School students and their dedicated art teachers. This year marks the twenty-third anniversary of P. S. Art, and the eighteenth year this juried exhibition has been hosted at The Met. It showcases 137 extraordinary works selected from nearly 1,000 entries by students in prekindergarten to grade 12. On view are collages, drawings, mixed-media works, paintings, photographs, prints, and sculptures by artists in all five New York City boroughs as well as District 75, a citywide district serving students with disabilities. Each work demonstrates active student participation and decision making in the creation process; imaginative use of media; the results of close observation; and an understanding of artistic processes. This exhibition illuminates the students’ journeys, questions, and discoveries from early childhood to young adulthood.

YANY First Day
Oct 6
YANY First Day
Lion's Head Tavern
Oct 7
Lion's Head Tavern
Heritage Day and Open Classroom
Oct 10
Heritage Day and Open Classroom
Indigenous People's Day
Oct 13
Indigenous People's Day

Our School

Developing engaged learners, critical thinkers, and future leaders

We provide a full academic experience for all students that includes rigorous academics, strong social emotional learning, and an emphasis on the arts and STEM. Our academic programs focus on all students becoming proficient readers, well-developed writers, and strong mathematicians.

We see greatness in you!

Current Families

Supporting your child’s success

At P.S. 165, leadership goes beyond the four walls of the classroom. Leadership begins with all of the wonderful families in our community that we have the pleasure to serve. Our students thrive from a strong home-to-school connection.

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