Pine Street School

Rain may have changed the plans—but it didn’t change the spirit of Field Day this year! ☔️💚
From bubble wands and obstacle courses for our youngest learners to indoor games, teamwork, and nonstop energy across both campuses, last Thursday was a reminder that the best school memories aren’t made by perfect weather—they’re made by community.
There was cheering. There was laughter. There was a whole lot of joy in motion.
And somehow, moving Field Day indoors made it memorable in its own special (and fun) way!
This is the kind of school experience students carry with them long after the day ends.
Follow along to see more moments from life at Pine Street School.

A writer, an adventurer, and someone who truly embodies the Pine Street spirit. This grad is heading to Northfield Mount Hermon carrying the kindness and community of this school with them. We’re so proud!Congratulations 💚

Ocean dives in Costa Rica, alien worlds in science class and a community they’ll never forget. This Pine Street grad is heading to Packer Collegiate and we couldn’t be more proud! Congratulations 💚

Founding family. Artist 🎨. Pine Street graduate. This one has been with us since the very beginning, and we couldn’t be prouder to send her off to LaGuardia High School for the Arts. Congratulations! 💚

We’re spending this month celebrating the people who shape our school community—and on May 1st, for Principal’s Day we began with our Head of School, Anna Rita. 💚
From heartfelt cards and videos to spontaneous dance parties, our students and staff made one thing very clear: leadership is felt most deeply in the moments of connection, joy, and care.
These photos and videos capture the spirit of our school community that feels seen, supported, and genuinely excited to be together.
If Anna Rita has impacted your child or family, leave a note, memory, or kind word in the comments below—we’d love to celebrate her together.

From Iceland trips to classic literature puppet shows - this Pine Street grad has done it all. We’re so proud of the curiosity, creativity, and hard work you’ve brought to Middle School. We can’t wait to see what you accomplish at Poly Prep and beyond!

How does a 3-year-old make sense of the world?
Through real, tangible experiences that turn curiosity into understanding.
In our “Sharing the Planet” unit, our Preschool 3s Spanish students explored animals through purposeful, Montessori-style work: making jugs (juice), counting with animal counters, and studying butterfly and chicken life cycles.
And then they took that learning into the city.
On neighborhood walks, students observed spring in real time—flowers blooming, colors changing—and began to understand cambio (change), making connections to how seasons influence what we wear and what we do.
This is how meaning is built—through experience, connection, and discovery.
Follow along to see more from our Pine Street students and teachers. Visit the link in bio to learn more about our Spanish and Mandarin language tracks (BONUS: we even offer German in Middle School).

This is what you hope school feels like.
Kindergarten students confidently sharing their ideas.
Parents fully engaged—listening, asking, connecting.
At our Celebration of Learning, the classroom opens up——and students rise to meet the moment.
This is the kind of community where children are seen, heard, and valued.
Follow along to see more—and discover what’s possible at Pine Street School.

11 Elementary finalists across the Eastern United States.
3 from Pine Street School.
Over the weekend, three of our students took the stage at the Chinese Bridge Competition at China Institute —demonstrating not just language skills, but confidence, cultural understanding, and presence.
🏅Addison - Third Prize
🏅Rebecca and Paolo - Winning Prizes
This is what’s possible when students engage deeply with language every day—building fluency, connection, and global perspective in real-world settings.
Mandarin at Pine Street School isn’t just a subject, it’s daily immersion that prepares students to think, speak and engage globally.
Follow along to see more—and learn about our Mandarin, Spanish and German programs.

Walk into a room where 10 and 11 year olds are confidently speaking about real world issues—and you’ll understand why this moment matters.
This is PYP Exhibition.
Our Grade 5 students at Pine Street School stepped into the role of researchers, advocates, and change-makers—exploring issues that matter to them and sharing their thinking with purpose and clarity. What stood out the most? Their confidence. Their curiosity. Their belief that their ideas can make a difference.
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