News & Announcements Succeed at PSMS 161 10 Nov 201417 Sep 2016 In preparation for applying to NYC High Schools, middle schoolers at MS 161 are placed into mentoring groups as 7th graders where they work closely with a faculty mentor to…
News & Announcements Girls Who Code 27 Mar 201428 May 2015 PSMS 161 launched Girls Who Code in the beginning of 2015. Our students are learning the building blocks to become the next generation of Computer Scientists!
News & Announcements Music Programs 27 Mar 201417 Sep 2016 Take a look at some of what our students are getting into! <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/91643120">New Project</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user12044305">JoJo Farrell</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>
News & Announcements Arts Programs 27 Mar 201417 Sep 2016 PSMS 161 has one of the most dynamic arts programs in New York City Public Schools. Our students have opportunities that match top performing arts schools.
News & Announcements Debate Team 27 Mar 201410 Nov 2014 After two years of intramural debate, PS 161 joined the NYC Urban Debate League in 2012, where they now regularly compete against top NYCteams in rigorous academic competition. Even among strong…
News & Announcements Mouse Squad 27 Mar 201417 Sep 2015 MOUSE Squad is a youth development program that prepares and supports students in establishing and managing leading edge technical support help desks in their schools. MOUSE Squad improves a school’s…
News & Announcements DPAC Debaters 7 Nov 2016 Our DPAC debaters took part in a tournament last weekend in the Bronx. Our students headed out bright and early at 6:30am. Mr. Beattie our kids and once again they…
News & Announcements DPAC Debaters 2 Oct 20162 Oct 2016 On Saturday, October 1st, PS/MS 161 hosted the first NYC Urban Debate League tournament of the year. The tournament was a Manhattan middle school invitational and welcomed more than 200…
News & Announcements 161 Book Give-Away 25 Sep 2016 On Thursday, September 22nd, DPAC families were invited in for a chance to meet 161 staff and to find out what students will be learning this year. Families were also…
