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PS 181’s family mini sculpt-off was full of creativity, laughter, and unforgettable memories! 🎨✨ Families came together to shape, mold, and bring their imaginations to life. Thank you to everyone who participated and made the event so special — the talent and teamwork were amazing to see! 🏆🖌️
05/01/2026
Today we celebrate our incredible leader, Principal Joseph, at P.S. 181—your dedication, vision, and unwavering commitment to our students, staff, and families make a lasting impact every single day. Because of you, our school is a place where excellence thrives, relationships matter, and greatness truly lives here.
Thank you for your leadership, your support, and for always putting children first. We appreciate you today and every day!
04/02/2026
Today we proudly hosted our Honor Roll Breakfast to recognize students who demonstrated academic excellence during Marking Period 2. It was a wonderful morning celebrating the hard work, dedication, and perseverance of our scholars.
We are incredibly proud of each student who continues to strive for success and set a strong example for their peers. Thank you to our families and staff for supporting our students on their academic journey.
At PS 181, we celebrate achievement and inspire every student to reach their highest potential.
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Today, our 3K and Pre-K students at PS 181 celebrated their Buildings Unit with their families. Students had a wonderful time building with their family members and proudly sharing what they created and how they built it.
At PS 181, we encourage families to build together, ask questions, and learn from your child, strengthening the connection between home and school while supporting curiosity, creativity, and early problem-solving skills. 🏫💙💛
01/30/2026
🍰 Upcoming Fundraiser Alert! 🍪
Our PA will be hosting a Cake Sale to support our school, and we’re inviting all families to participate!
📅 Date: February 11, 2026
💵 Please remember to send money with your child on this day so they can purchase delicious treats during the sale.
Every purchase helps support school activities and events for our students. Thank you for your continued support—we can’t wait to see our scholars enjoy some sweet treats! 💙✨
🎨🍪 Snack & Paint Family Fun at PS 181! 🍪🎨
What a beautiful afternoon bringing our PS 181 families together for our Snack & Paint event! Smiles, creativity, and connection filled the room as families painted, enjoyed snacks, and made special memories together.
A huge thank you to Ms. John, our amazing Parent Coordinator, for thoughtfully putting this event together and ensuring everything ran smoothly. We are also incredibly grateful for the support of our dedicated staff members who volunteered their time and energy to help make this event such a success.
Events like this remind us that PS 181 is more than a school—it’s a community. 💙🖌️
01/09/2026
🎉 The holiday spirit was in full swing at PS 181! Just before the break, we celebrated with our Holiday Spirit Fest—decorated classroom doors, themed spirit days, and nonstop fun all week long 🎄💫 Our school community truly brought the cheer!
01/09/2026
📚✨ We will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair at PS 181!
Please be sure your child brings money to purchase books and other exciting items. Let’s build a love for reading together!
Lights, camera, community! 🎬🍿 Movie Night at PS 181 was a hit—great vibes, big smiles, and even better memories. Thank you to our families for showing up and showing love! 💙✨
12/22/2025
✨🍬 Perfect Attendance Sweet & Treats Party! 🍬✨
We celebrated our amazing PS 181 students who showed perfect attendance for the month of November! 🎉 Their commitment and dedication earned them a fun-filled Sweet & Treats party, and the smiles said it all. 😊
We’re so proud of our scholars for showing up, showing effort, and showing excellence—every single day. Keep shining, PS 181! 💙🏫✨
| Monday | 8:20am - 2:40pm |
| Tuesday | 8:20am - 2:40pm |
| Wednesday | 8:20am - 2:40pm |
| Thursday | 8:20am - 2:40pm |
| Friday | 8:20am - 2:40pm |