PS 249 The Caton School

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

👟 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

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

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

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

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

🎖️ 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

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

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

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

🎨 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

CAMBA Family Night was absolutely LEGENDARY! 🦸🏾‍♂️✨ A massive shout-out to @CAMBAinc for showing out as true community heroes. Together, we’re building something powerful for our students and families. #NationalBlueRibbonSchool #Community #FamilyNight #WhereCollegeBeginsInPrek

1 of 17 in the nation! 🇺🇸 Today, @NCUST visited PS 249 to evaluate us for the America’s Best Schools Award. We are so proud to represent our district on the national stage! 🎓🙌 #Top17 #NCUST #FinalistVisit #WhereCollegeBeginsInPrek @CSD17NYC