Respect. Unity. Determination.
WELCOME TO P.S. 233
THE LANGSTON HUGHES SCHOOL
LATEST NEWS
To Our Wonderful
P.S. 233 Community
Welcome back, Langston Hughes scholars and families!
As we begin the 2026–2027 school year, we continue "Resetting the Compass for Success" with a renewed commitment to excellence and limitless possibilities for every child.
This year, our direction is clear: every scholar reading on grade level and above. Through high-quality instruction, targeted support, and strong partnerships with our families, we will develop confident readers, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners.
Inspired by the legacy of Langston Hughes, we believe in the power of dreams, perseverance, creativity, and finding one’s voice. We are committed to educating the whole child and preparing our scholars to lead, achieve, and thrive in the 21st century.
Together, we will ensure that every scholar is known, challenged, supported, and inspired to succeed.
Our compass is set. Our expectations are high. Our scholars are ready to soar.
Welcome to an extraordinary 2026–2027 school year!
Warmly,
Debra Cunningham
Principal
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Create your NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) to receive updates via text messages or email about school closures, emergencies, and upcoming events, You can also monitor your child's grades, tet scores and attendance.
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Download the Class Dojo app for communications with the school.
The Office of Family and Community Empowerment (FACE) offers very important and timely information about health and safety issues, how to stay connected to your child's education, and much more!
DATES TO REMEMBER
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September 10: First Day of School
September 21: Yom Kippur -SCHOOL CLOSED
September 30th - A Day in the life - Meet the Teacher Night 5pm-8pm
ABOUT P.S. 233
A Community of Learners
P.S. 233, The Langston Hughes School, is a public 3-K through Grade 5 elementary school. We have faithfully served our East Flatbush community for over 90 years, and focus on educating the whole child - socially, emotionally, and academically.
Our talented and dedicated teachers provide students a strong foundation in all subject areas. We ensure opportunities for students to engage in critical thinking and problem solving, effective communication, collaboration and creativity as part of their school experience. We provide for varied and effective use of technology and real-world application of knowledge and skills.
Our students receive specialized courses in music instruction and performance, library media, computer science, robotics, horticulture and hydroponics, and physical education. Struggling students and those with special needs are offered the additional supports needed to grow and flourish as learners.
All of our classroom teachers have earned Master's degrees in Education. Most of our students are of Caribbean or Middle Eastern descent.
"When a man starts out to build a world,
He starts first with himself."
Langston Hughes
CONTACT US
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