Special Events

July

Our rising 3-K, Pre-K, and Kindergarten families are invited to an informal gathering to get to know the staff and school programs.

September

All families are welcome to join us for an informal gathering at the school playground to meet new friends, enjoy activities and snacks.

September

Our partners at Mural Justice Project host this annual fall event on the PS 295 campus, celebrating with music, food, games, and performances.

October

Join us for family games, arts and crafts, dancing, music, costumes, snacks and drinks, free pizza, and a haunted maze for kids of all ages.

November

PS 295 partners with Scholastic for the annual book fair for all grade levels as a fundraiser for our school, with opportunities to shop as a family.

November

Our school participates in the annual citywide spelling bee with fourth and fifth grade students invited to compete for the championship.

November

Join us for a multicultural breakfast celebration. Bring fruit, pastry, or a savory dish to share. Coffee and beverages provided.

December

Start the season of light holidays with a showcase of performances, handmade goods created by the PS 295 community, and a basket raffle.

January

Join our community and play our small but important role in honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. with a day of volunteering at our school campus.

February

Our fourth graders organize this annual fundraiser and deliver valentines around the school to support author visits for all classes.

April

Families are invited to celebrate a day of movement, yoga, basketball, soccer, exercise, and dance. Free snacks and giveaways for everyone.

March

Our Art Studio, Theater, and Music Lab open a school-wide showcase of student art and performance, with hands-on crafts and activities.

May

We celebrate the humble and ingenious honeybee, our school mascot, with a day of demonstrations, crafts, and community projects.

May

The premiere neighborhood event and fundraiser on our campus features a full block of amazing vehicles, inflatables, live music, and activities.

May

The entire school celebrates a day filled with outdoor games, relay races, and fun challenges, plus a family picnic and prizes for everyone.

June

We are honored and confident to lead the way as a school community in this annual family-friendly parade, because “Pride is Alive at PS 295.”

June

At the end of the school year, we celebrate our youngest grades and their families with a ceremony and reception.

June

The entire school celebrates our outgoing fifth graders as they prepare for their next chapter in middle school with a ceremony and performance.