** STEPPING UP TO EXCELLENCE **

Welcome to PS 221!

Established in 1939, Public School 221, Toussaint L'Ouverture Elementary School offers 3K through Grade 5 education.

SCHOOL MISSION

Our mission is to empower our students to become critical thinkers who are able to communicate effectively and develop skills and knowledge to help them become productive members of society. We all share in the responsibility of helping our students reach their goals in a nurturing, and supportive environment.

School Vision

PS 221 will strive to be a consistent and stable learning institution in the community. We envision a school where all students can master the standards. Our school will serve as a foundation in our community that will be supportive while encouraging lifelong learners. Our school will continuously focus on MATH, LITERACY, and TECHNOLOGY and ensure that they are fully integrated into all subject areas.

School Motto

We are the students of PS 221.

Respectful and kind to everyone. We respect our parents, our teachers, our friends - And most of all, we respect ourselves. We strive for excellence everyday - working hard to reach our goal.

We, the students of PS 221 will stay proud, ambitious, happy, and kind.