Middleschool 51

Get • REMINDER: Students do not attend school on Thursday, June 4, 2026, in observance of Anniversary Day/Chancellor’s Conference Day for staff development.

Schools will continue regular programming on Monday, June 8, 2026.

To view the full calendar, visit: schools.nyc.gov/calendar

☀️🎡 The weather is perfect, and the MS51 8th graders have officially arrived at Six Flags! Wishing everyone a fantastic day filled with fun and excitement. 🎢🎉

📚✨ This year, Ms. Taylor and Ms. Barrer ran an after-school Bookmaking Club for MS 51 students, helping them create original books for the citywide Ezra Jack Keats Bookmaking Competition.
We are incredibly proud of Madeleine A., whose book, Just A Little Place To Be Yourself, earned an award in the competition! 🎉 Madeleine was recognized at the Brooklyn Public Library, where she received her award and prize check.
Congratulations, Madeleine, on this wonderful achievement! 📖💙 BrooklynPublicLibrary

🎉 It’s Parent Coordinator Week at NYCPS! 🎉
A big shout-out to all the hardworking Parent Coordinators whose dedication, compassion, and commitment to families help make our school communities stronger every day. Your contributions often happen behind the scenes, but they never go unnoticed.
Proud to share a photo of our District 15 cohort. I am grateful to work alongside such an amazing group of professionals who go above and beyond for students, families, and schools.
Thank you for all that you do! 💙

Congratulations to Ms. Wilson and our incredibly talented Dance Department on this week’s production of We Dance Brooklyn! The performances were absolutely brilliant and beautifully showcased the rich history and evolution of dance in Brooklyn.
Kudos to all of our amazing students, staff, and performers for an unforgettable show! 💃🕺✨

🎉 District 15 Family Fun Day 🎉
Join us on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at PS 94 The Henry Longfellow School for a fun-filled day of soccer, activities, and family resources! ⚽🎈
📅 Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: PS 94 The Henry Longfellow School
This event is open to District 15 families and promises fun and engagement for all ages!
Important Reminder:
✔️ All children must be accompanied by an adult.
To help us plan for the event, please complete our quick survey:
https://forms.gle/wXMTHk5LVibiPe5EA
We can’t wait to see you there! 💙

✨ Join our Dance students as they perform WE DANCE BROOKLYN ✨
Featuring choreography by our own Ms. Wilson, this exciting performance showcases all the hard work and dedication our students have put in this season! 💃🕺
📅 Wednesday & Thursday, May 20 & 21
⏰ 6:00 PM
🎟 Suggested donation: $10
📍 Tickets available in advance or at the door
Come support our talented students — we hope to see you there! ❤️

🌿🐥 Exciting news from classes 604, 605, 606 & 607!
Ms. Pleskova, Mr. Mercier, and their students have partnered with Center for Environmental Education (CEED) to hatch and raise baby Northern Bobwhite quail!
Once mature, the quail will be released on Eastern Long Island to help reintroduce this native species to its natural habitat. 🪺🌾
This hands-on conservation project gives students the opportunity to learn about environmental stewardship, wildlife conservation, and the importance of protecting local ecosystems. 💚
StudentLearning CEED HandsOnLearning

Music to remember from our Grade 7 production of *Mary Poppins*! 🎶✨

A huge congratulations to our talented student musicians and band director Mr. Gozzo for bringing the magic to life through every note and performance.
Job well done to all! 👏🎭 LiveMusic CurtainCall JobWellDone

Final curtain call for our Grade 7 production of *Mary Poppins*! 🎭✨

From producing and directing to running lights, sound, and every behind-the-scenes moment, our students brought this production to life with creativity, teamwork, and heart. What an incredible showcase of talent both on stage and off!

A huge congratulations to our Talent Department and special thanks to Ms. Blades, Mr. Gozzo, Mr. Hillinck, Ms. Taylor, Ms. Wilson, and Ms. Yip for your dedication and guidance every step of the way.

Job well done to everyone involved — a practically perfect performance! 👏🎶