P.S. 15
Lower East Side, Manhattan
Tucked deep into Alphabet City is a small school with big heart and even bigger dreams for its students. Even though it might only be blocks from your favorite dinner spot or concert venue, P.S. 15 faces some of the biggest challenges we have seen here at CFK. But their team is incredible, and they have overcome obstacles large and small to provide quality education to their students.
For more information, contact Director of Development Rahul Brahmbhatt [email protected].
Principal: Irene Sanchez
Lead Sponsor: Apollo Management
Student Population: 188
100% receive free or reduced-price lunch
P.S. 15 is the most socioeconomically needy school in NYC
70% of children in the community are born into poverty
60% of the student body turns over in any given year
Current Programs
Story Pirates: Creative writing for the entire second through fifth grades
Museum Arts Residency: Arts instruction and access through our partnership with the Children’s Museum of the Arts for the entire kindergarten and first grades
Early Childhood Music: Music fundamentals, plus skill-based vocal and instrumental instruction provided by Third Street Music School Settlement for all students in PreK through second grade
Upper Elementary Music: A music program by Third Street Music School Settlement for all students in third through fifth grades that teaches note placement, rhythm, time signatures and other key skills
Chess: Students learn the basics of this powerful game
School Manager: CFK staff member working on the ground at the school to develop and maintain relationships with the leadership team, parents, community members, program partners, and volunteers
Principal Network: Opportunities for collaboration and learning with other CFK partner school principals
School Beautification Day: Transforming the halls and classrooms by painting bright and engaging murals, organizing and cleaning teaching resources, and making the school an even more engaging place to learn
After-School Help: Weekly tutoring for students who need extra help with reading and writing
Build-a-Book Day: The school's youngest readers and their parents make their very own, personalized ABC books
Guest Reader: Volunteers read to PreK students every month
Math Club: Working with students after school who need extra support in math
Career Day: Introduces students to new educational and professional experiences so they can chart a path to their futures
Family Field Day: Fun games, dancing, and sports help kickstart healthy habits for our students and their families
Family Fun Nights: Organized around a theme, these evenings bring parents and children together to learn and have fun
School Supplies and Book Donations throughout the year
Food, Coat and Toy Donations in November and December
