Jackson Heights, QueensK–5 · Public

Hello from
Christa
McAuliffe.

A neighborhood elementary school where six languages trade good-mornings at the front gate, and the name over the door belongs to a teacher who went to space.

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Good morning, in six of our families’ voicesWelcomeBienvenidosস্বাগতस्वागत है欢迎مرحبا
93-11 34th Avenue · Queens 11372
A community schoolGrades K – 5NYC CSD 30Borough Q · DBN 30Q149Named for Christa McAuliffeMultilingual · families-firstOpen 7 am – 10 pm · daily
What we’re about

We believe all children can meet higher standards of excellence.

Our mission

Our school community will design programs that address the children’s varied linguistic and cultural backgrounds — so every child finds their footing, their language, and their stride.

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Our vision

Teachers instill a sense of responsibility and respect for knowledge. Parents partner with teachers in fostering a love of learning and enjoying the richness of literacy.

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This week at 93-11

What’s going on right now.

Closures, half-days, conferences, and observances — kept short so our families can plan the week at a glance.

Full calendar
  • TueMar 24
    Normal bell
    Reopens 07:50

    School reopens for in-person learning

  • MonMar 2
    Observance
    All month

    Women's History Month across classrooms

  • MonMar 2
    Observance
    All week

    Read Across America Week

  • ThuMar 5
    Half-day
    Dismissal 11:30

    Half day for all students

  • ThuMar 5
    By appointment
    1–3 pm · 4:30–7:30 pm

    Parent–Teacher Conferences (by appointment)

  • ThuMar 5
    Spirit day
    All day

    School Spirit Day — wear your blue school shirt

  • FriMar 20
    Closed
    All day

    Eid al-Fitr — schools closed

Around the school

The children at 93-11.

Announcements from the main office, hands on math blocks, stage lights for a CASA-grant performance, the Book Fair at full volume — and no stock photos anywhere.

Three fifth-grade students at P.S. 149 conducting the morning announcements in school uniforms, one holding a microphone and reading from a sheet.
Fifth graders on the morning broadcastMorning
Students at P.S. 149 using green math manipulatives at their desks while a teacher guides the hands-on activity.
Hands-on math manipulativesClassroom
Children at P.S. 149 performing on stage in bright yellow, blue, red, and green T-shirts, with a New York City backdrop including a Statue of Liberty cutout.
CASA grant performanceStage
Students browsing books at the 2024 P.S. 149 book fair, with colorful balloon clusters overhead and displays for picture books, chapter books, and favorite characters.
The 2024 Book FairLibrary
A note from us

About us,
in a paragraph.

Open 7 daysCommunity-first

We are excited to welcome you to the P.S. 149Q community. We are a diverse community school and strive to cultivate strong relationships with our families. We’re open 7:00 am – 10:00 pm, seven days a week.

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News from 93-11.

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Where to go online

Every address
you might need.

Logins, dashboards, and neighborhood resources our families reach for most — the ones you open daily first.