
WELCOME TO MNS
MNS Pre-K students cutting apples for snack
MNS students playing with transparencies on a lightbox
MNS students examining an avocado seed
PS 290, Manhattan New School (MNS) is committed to promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where all students develop their own identities and embrace the identities of others. Our rigorous academic and social emotional curriculum reflects the intellectual curiosity of our students, preparing them for academic success and responsible citizenship. At MNS, life-long learning habits are rooted in reflective practices and a growth mindset perspective.
U.S. Department of Education
National Blue Ribbon School
PS 290 Manhattan New School

School Announcements
We are thrilled to announce that our school our school has been awarded the prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award from the U.S. Department of Education as an
Exemplary High-Performing School for 2021!
D.O.E. Health Screening: No one may enter the school building without first presenting a completed Health Screening. Parents/guardians must complete a health screening for their child before each day of in-person learning. Parents are urged to complete the online form here. Printable forms are also available.
Admissions
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Kindergarten Enrollment: Please see our Admissions page for details on eligibility and enrollment.
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Pre-K and 3-K Enrollment: See Admissions information and highlights of the curriculum.
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School Tours: We plan to offer in-person tours in early June for families who were offered and accepted a spot for fall 2022. See our Admissions page for a virtual tour of a 3-K, Pre-K, and Kindergarten classroom.
Questions? Please contact Enrollment@ps290.org
MNS Rocks the Block! - Saturday April 30 at 11:00am-4:00pm. Enjoy the Rock Wall, Bounce House, fun crafts, great food and more! 82nd Street between 1st and 2nd Ave.
School Calendar
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SUBSCRIBE TO THE SCHOOL CALENDAR
No need to add every half day, holiday or PTA event to your calendar one at a time! Just subscribe to the MNS calendar.
For Google Calendar: click here.
For iCal, add a new calendar and use this url: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/calendar%40mnspta.org/public/basic.ics. This link will also work for Outlook (just have Outlook open when you click the link.)