Dear P.S. 244 (Lions) Family,
During the 2024-2025 school year, we were able to become the top performing school in Math and achieve the second highest scores in Reading in District 18 on the New York State Assessments. Our students have consistently outperformed the City and District 18. We were recently named an IReady Super Stretch School in Math by Curriculum Associates because of our K-5 students’ success in Math. We achieved the highest growth in Acadience Reading in grades K-2. It is evident that our community continues to ROAR like the PS244 LIONS we are.
It is with gratitude that I celebrate the greatness we have achieved together. I am eternally grateful to our PS244 community. Our parents have been committed to making this school the best option for their children. The dedication of the Parent Association is exemplary. I sincerely believe we have an amazing Parent Association and all our parents are champions for all children in our school.
Our teachers are highly qualified. Their support of all scholars is shown in the demonstration of great student citizenship and academic performance. Our teachers aim to build classroom communities where students feel welcomed and respected. Scholars show up to learn all they can every day. They have engaging discourses and, in the process, motivate each other to stay focused and improve socially and academically.
We have great support staff from the front office to school aides to security officers, to paraprofessionals to service providers to cafeteria workers and custodians who make our school the welcoming and supporting environment it is daily. Every employee in our school is expected to take care of every child. We are successful because we are a village that has high expectations for all students.
During the 2025-2026 school year, we will continue to have fun and take care of ourselves and each other. After all, life is a precious gift that we must cherish and enjoy.
It will be another great year for all our Lions!
Dr. Linton Atkinson