PS 249 The Caton School

“Where College Begins in Pre-Kindergarten”
National Blue Ribbon School 2021
Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School 2022
NCUST-America's Best Schools Award 2023

[PS 249 The Caton School @249Ps]

The talent at our spring show was on another level! 🌸✨ From incredible dancing and violinists to powerful acting and stunning vocals, these performers had it ALL. So incredibly proud of everyone who took the stage! 🎭🎤💃 #WhereCollegeBeginsInPrek #SpringShow #DanceIsLife

[PS 249 The Caton School @249Ps]

Big shoutout to ⁠@JANewYork for inspiring our students today! From interactive games to big group discussions on financial literacy and career readiness. We love seeing our students explore new ideas with such amazing mentors!
#WhereCollegeBeginsInPrek
#FinancialLiteracy

[PS 249 The Caton School @249Ps]

Every single year, it just gets better. 🎨✨
Thank you to everyone who came out, supported our incredible artists, and made this year's annual Art Fair our favorite one yet. See you next year! 🖼️👋
#ArtFair #BrooklynArt #ThankYou #WhereCollegeBeginsInPrek

[PS 249 The Caton School @249Ps]

We are officially a 2026 America’s Best Schools Award Winner! 🏆✨ This incredible honor recognizes our students’ academic success, our amazing staff's dedication, and our strong school community. So proud of our school community ! 🐝💛🖤@urbanschools #WhereCollegeBeginsInPrek

[PS 249 The Caton School @249Ps]

Serving up delicious eats and daily beats. 🎧🍕 Lunchtime done right at PS 249! #SchoolLunchVibes #WhereCollegeBeginsInPrek #LunchtimeMusic

[PS 249 The Caton School @249Ps]

249 took over the Bronx Zoo today! 🦁✨
From exploring the exhibits to seeing our students’ smiles, it was all about community and making memories together. One big family, one great day! 🦍🚌
#WhereCollegeBeginsInPrek #BronxZoo #CommunityStrong @ua_nyc
@CSD17NYC

[PS 249 The Caton School @249Ps]

Our kindergarteners are officially SCIENTISTS! 🔬✨
Families joined us today to see our little learners in action. From weather and plants to forces, motion, and even coding—they did it all!
Huge thanks to @wcseducation for the amazing partnership. 🌟#WhereCollegeBeginsInPrek

[PS 249 The Caton School @249Ps]

Behind every P.S. 249 student is an incredible woman—or a team of them! 📖💪
We celebrate the moms, aunts, grandmothers, and guardians who make sure our kids are ready to learn and grow every single day. #WhereCollegeBeginsInPrek #MothersDayTribute

[PS 249 The Caton School @249Ps]

It takes a village! 🍎✨
To give our 3rd–5th graders the peace and quiet they needed for the State Math Test, our K–2 classes headed out on some epic field trips!
To the Brooklyn Children’s Museum&Botanical Gardens and to the Queens Zoo. 🚌🐘🌷#WhereCollegeBeginsInPrek

[PS 249 The Caton School @249Ps]

👟 Way to go, Rising Runners!
Four races are officially in the books! Our team did an amazing job running 1/2 mile at Flushing Meadows Park this past Saturday. @nyrr #WhereCollegeBeginsInPrek

[PS 249 The Caton School @249Ps]

What an unforgettable finale!Our partnership with Spanish Dance Arts Company (Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana) under the Arts for Diverse Learners funding (2025-26 Arts Partnership Grant)#WhereCollegeBeginsInPrek

[PS 249 The Caton School @249Ps]

Staff Appreciation Week at PS 249! 🍎✨
We celebrated the incredible team that shows up for our students every day. To our teachers and staff: You are valued and appreciated. Thank you for all you do! ❤️🏫#WhereCollegeBeginsInPrek #StaffAppreciationWeek

[PS 249 The Caton School @249Ps]

Huge thank you to the families who joined us for STEM Night! 🧬🧮 From hands-on workshops to exciting prizes, the energy was electric. We loved seeing everyone explore the wonders of math and science together!
#STEMeducation @amplify @canva @nysunworks #WhereCollegeBeginsInPrek

[PS 249 The Caton School @249Ps]

Huge thanks to Council Member @RitaJoseph for kicking off our Staff Appreciation Week in such a refreshing way! 🌿✨
Our team had an amazing time with the @HortSociety planting, blending custom teas, and making aroma sprays. We feel appreciated!!☕️🌱
#WhereCollegeBeginsInPrek

[PS 249 The Caton School @249Ps]

🎖️ ATTENTION: MATH BOOT CAMP IS IN SESSION! 🎖️
The uniforms are on, the pencils are sharpened, and the focus is REAL. We’ve officially kicked off Math Boot Camp here at PS 249! 🏫🧗‍♂️🔢
#WhereCollegeBeginsInPrek #MathBootCamp

[PS 249 The Caton School @249Ps]

Huge shoutout to Smile New York Outreach for keeping our kids' smiles bright! 🦷✨
Teaching the basics of brushing, flossing, and healthy eating today for a healthier tomorrow. 🍎🪥
#DentalHealth #SmileNY #HealthyKids #WhereCollegeBeginsInPrek

[PS 249 The Caton School @249Ps]

Proud of our students for tackling Day 1 with such focus! 🧘‍♂️✨ We prioritized a quiet, mindful recess today because happy, relaxed kids do their best work. So grateful for this community. One down, one to go! 💻✏️ #sel #testday #WhereCollegeBeginsInPrek @CSD17NYC

[PS 249 The Caton School @249Ps]

Test prep? DONE. ✅ Gizmo the Robot stopped by @gizmodrobot and the energy is ELECTRIC! 🤖🔥 Our students are officially fired up and ready to crush the NYS ELA Test tomorrow. Let’s GO, Caton Hive! 🐝💥
#TestReady #WeAreReady #RockTheTest #WhereCollegeBeginsInPrek

[PS 249 The Caton School @249Ps]

🎨 Brushes, laughter, and great vibes! 🖌️✨
Our school family came together for an incredible PTA Paint Night. Nothing beats a night of creativity and community. So proud of our artists! 🐝💙
#WhereCollegeBegins#PaintAndSip #PTA #ArtInSchools

[PS 249 The Caton School @249Ps]

https://t.co/R8cwK2t8f8