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Nov 28: Thanksgiving Recess Jan 19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Feb 20: Midwinter Recess Apr 10: Spring Break May 25: Memorial Day Jun 19: Juneteenth Jun 26: Last Day of School for Students Nov 28: Thanksgiving Recess Jan 19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Feb 20: Midwinter Recess Apr 10: Spring Break May 25: Memorial Day Jun 19: Juneteenth Jun 26: Last Day of School for Students

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About Our Pride

Learning. Creating. Thriving. Together

PS 161 is a vibrant PreK–5 community where students thrive academically, socially, and creatively. Rooted in strong values and a commitment to excellence, we empower children to become confident learners and compassionate leaders.

At PS 161, our mission is to provide a nurturing and inclusive environment that celebrates culture, builds character, and inspires students to reach new heights.

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Dec 24

Winter Recess

Jan 19

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Feb 16

Midwinter Recess

Mar 5

Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for elementary schools and Pre-K Centers

Mar 20

Eid al-Fitr

Apr 2

Spring Recess schools closed

May 7

Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for elementary schools and Pre-K Centers

May 25

Memorial Day

May 27

Eid al-Adha

Jun 4

Anniversary Day/Chancellor's Conference Day for staff development

Jun 5

Clerical Day

Jun 19

Juneteenth

Jun 26

Last day of school for students

Rosh Hashanah 23-24 Sept

Rosh Hashanah

Schools closed.

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Yom Kippur

Yom kippur

Schools closed.

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Italian Heritage

Italian Heritage/indigenous Peoples'Day

Schools closed.

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Diwali

Happy Diwali

Schools closed.

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Election day

Election Day

Schools closed.

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Thanks Giving Recess

Thanks Giving

Schools closed.

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Veterans Day

Veterans Day

Schools closed.

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Memorial Day

Memorial Day

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EID AL FITR

Eid al-Fitr

Schools closed.

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Winter Recess

Winter recess

Schools closed.

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A Welcome From Our Principal

I am thrilled to welcome everyone to a new school year brimming with fresh opportunities for growth, innovation, and community engagement.

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Hydroponics Program

Learning. Creating. Thriving. Together

Hydroponics is a modern way of farming that uses water, nutrients, and light instead of soil to grow plants. This sustainable method saves space, conserves water, and produces fresh, healthy food all year round. From classrooms to communities, hydroponics inspires innovation, teaches science in action, and shows how we can grow more with less.

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