Read the NYC DOE reopening plan submitted to NYSED here
Access our 2020 Graduation Video here.
Click the button to relive the Grade 8 2020 Graduation. You’ll need an MS53.org account to access the 2020 Graduation page.
Read our new Mission and Vision statements.
Under the new leadership of our appointed Principal Zoanne Wilkins, MS 53 will launch its renaissance with a new mission and vision.
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As a former 53 student and, now its parent coordinator, 53 is seeing vast improvements.
As a former MS 53 valedictorian, I am proud of the new changes and direction of my former middle school. I am college bound because of 53.
Rigourous, Inclusive,
Culturally-Responsive Curriculum
STEM and Coding Programs
Algebra Regents
After-School Program
Saturday Program
Athletics, Theater, ENL program
Virtual Enterprise program
Community School, New York Edge,
Mental Health Services & Medical Clinic
and MUCH MORE!
We offer a Saturday program. Details to be published shortly.
MS 53 has tirelessly served
the Rockaway community
for more than 4 decades
Our scholars work hard
to greater independence, socio-
emotional growth and self.
Our students learn to be global citizens
by forging social and academic skills through collaboration
We are located in the heart of
downtown Far Rockaway in
Queens, New York
Our highly-qualified, dedicated
staff builds lasting and meaningful
relationships with our students
Our students are becoming informed global citizens
by forging academic and social skills through collaboration.
