Mission and Values

PS166 provides a nurturing environment committed to achieving academic excellence, celebrating diversity, and fostering a climate of respectfulness and trust.  Students, parents, and staff work together to establish an environment of equity, acceptance, and growth where everyone learns and each person counts.  Students are encouraged to achieve to their best ability intellectually, socially, and emotionally. 

Teachers work collaboratively to reflect on best teaching practices and the Next Generation Standards ensuring that all learning needs and styles are met.  Professional development and ongoing learning ensure rigor, purpose and engagement are consistently achieved.  Students are provided real world experiences and hands on involvement that allows them to deepen their understanding of the world around them. 

PS166 supports innovations in the arts as well as the latest technology to insure preparedness of all students for the years ahead. We are a community that encourages all members to become confident, self-motivated lifelong learners.