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Touch A Truck

Saturday May 16 (11am–5pm)

Join us for Park Slope’s landmark event at the PS 295 Brooklyn campus features vehicles, food trucks, inflatable play spaces, live music, and hands-on activities, especially geared towards kids ages 2–12. The first 500 kids get a free teeshirt!

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Upcoming Events

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Touch A Truck Festival
World Bee Day Festival
School Closed: Memorial Day
School Closed: Eid al-Adha
School Closed: Chancellor's Day
School Closed: Clerical Day
FTA Meeting
First Fridays
School Closed: Juneteenth
Brooklyn Pride Parade
Last Day of School
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New York City Public Schools buildings will be OPEN on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. All programs and activities will resume as scheduled.

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Family Teacher Association Spring Elections
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Want to help make a difference this school year? PS 295’s Family Teacher Association needs volunteer leaders to help with social media, preschool families, and new language advocacy.

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Inclement Weather Updates

New York City Public Schools buildings will be OPEN on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. All programs and activities will resume as scheduled.

Inclement Weather Updates

New York City Public Schools buildings will be OPEN on Tuesday, January 27. All programs and activities will resume as scheduled.

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The sidewalks of Park Slope buzzed with anticipation as families made their way to school today. 

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Get ready for the new school year at PS 295 with these upcoming dates! First Day of School September 4 Doors open 8:00am 19th Street Courtyard First Fridays September 5 (5–8pm) BK Backyard Restaurant 740 5th Ave at 24th St Back to School Cel
Join us this week for three family events with 295! Preschool Meet-Up (for rising 3-K, Pre-K, Kindergarten families) Wednesday July 16 (2-4pm) PS 295 School Playground 330 18th St at 6th Ave Meet staff, art projects, games, music, and snacks! &mdas
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Apply to PS 295 Brooklyn

Prospective families in New York City can apply to our school through the MySchools portal. PS 295 has openings for students in 3-K, Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Grades 1–5.

We also offer scheduled tours for families throughout the year. Limited spaces available.

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