If you are interested in registering @ P.S. 222 for Fall 2026, please complete the Google Form below. We will contact you to set up a registration appointment when we return at the end of August.
Please got to the parent resources tab to see current supply lists for this upcoming school year!
Students may arrive for early morning breakfast beginning @ 7:45 A.M. Students will use the cafeteria doors located on 33rd St. & Quentin Avenue.
Internet-Enabled Device/Cell Phone Policy
To create an environment conducive to learning by minimizing distractions caused by cell phones and other personal internet-enabled electronic devices, ensure the safety and focus of all students during school the school day, and follow Education Law §2803, effective August 1, 2025, all New York State schools are required to adopt a policy that prohibits the use of personal internet-enabled devices during the school day on school grounds. An "internet-enabled electronic device" is defined as an electronic device capable of connecting to the internet and enabling the user to access content on the internet. Examples of such devices include cell phones, smartphones, smartwatches, laptops, tablets, iPads, and portable music and entertainment systems.
Students will not be permitted to use or access their personal internet-enabled electronic devices upon arrival at school until the end of the school day. The school day is defined as the period from the moment students enter the school building until the last class of the day ends, including during lunch. The school day starts at 8:15 a.m. and ends at 2:35 p.m.. Students will be able to use school/NYCPS-issued devices during the school day.
COLLECTION/STORAGE
Upon arrival, students must power-off their devices.
A designated collection point, supervised by staff members, will be set up in each classroom. Devices will be placed in a lock box/safe.
At the end of the school day, devices will be distributed by school staff in each classroom. Students with approved early dismissal will retrieve their devices in their classroom.
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
In case of emergency or exigent circumstances, parents or guardians can call the main office at 718-998-4298 to reach their child.
In case of emergency or exigent circumstances, students may access phones in the main office to reach their parents or guardians.
In case of emergency or exigent circumstances, the school will use the automated messaging system to communicate information to parents or guardians.
To receive automatic messages, please reach out to our parent coordinator, Chris, to set up your NYCSA account.
EXCEPTIONS
Students are allowed to use their device if they have an individualized education program (IEP) or 504 Plan that includes use of an internet-enabled device and do not have a DOE-issued device for such purpose.
Parents/guardians must contact Parent Coordinator, Chris O’Neill at 718-998-4298, if a student requires an exception for reasons such as: medical monitoring/treatment s (for example to monitor blood sugar or other similar circumstances), if student is a caregiver, for approved language purposes (such as translation or interpretation services if no other means are available), or where otherwise required by law.
The principal/designee may authorize use for an educational purpose.
Exceptions will be processed and approved within 1 week.
DISCIPLINE
Students who use electronic devices in violation of the NYCPS Discipline Code, the school's policy, Chancellor's Regulation A-413, and/or the NYCPS Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy ("IAUSP") will be subject to progressive discipline. This means that the disciplinary responses will escalate based on the nature and frequency of the violation. As provided in the State law, a student may not be suspended solely on the grounds that the student accessed a personal internet-enabled device in violation of school policy. Repeated incidents of insubordination (i.e. refusal to surrender or store device) may result in a suspension if approved by the Office of Safety and Youth Development.
OTHER: If lost or stolen
In the unlikely event that an electronic device is stolen or damaged at school, parents can submit a claim to the Comptroller’s Office. More information on submitting a claim is available on the Comptroller’s webpage.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a focused and productive learning environment. If you have any questions or need further clarification regarding these policies, please do not hesitate to contact our Parent Coordinator, Chris O’Neill at 718-998-4298.
Please sign up for your Mystudent.nyc account.
Please email Chris O'Neill to help set up your account at moneill72@schools.nyc.gov
Please sign up for the school email list for the lastest information. Please email Mrs. Olivieri at tolivie@schools.nyc.gov with your child's grade to be added to the list.
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Mission Statement:
At P.S. 222 we celebrate cultural, ethnic, and academic
diversity. We believe that maintaining high expectations for all
our students is critical to their success. We believe that respect
is paramount in all relationships to foster feelings of safety,
justice, and community. This is illustrated in our school motto:
Respect yourself, Respect others, and Respect property. We
maintain the vision that all children deserve and benefit from an
inclusive school community. We are dedicated to the education
of the whole child and strive to create an atmosphere in which
all students are nurtured socially and emotionally while
receiving the support necessary to excel academically. We
celebrate that all children bring their own identification,
individual talents and learning styles.
At P.S. 222, we incorporate the Next Generation Learning
Standards and Habits of Mind into every area of the curriculum
in order to foster academic excellence and social awareness in
all our students. It is our firm belief that by maintaining
academic rigor in a respectful and nurturing environment, with
the support of our families, we will help all our children reach
their fullest potential.
