WELCOME TO MNS
Manhattan New School, P.S. 290, is a true community of learners as evidenced by our rigorous academics and the dynamic relationship between students, teachers, administrators, staff and families. The essence of our philosophy is to encourage a child’s natural curiosity, to develop a commitment to lifelong learning and to promote social responsibility as global citizens.
School Announcements
Nov 19, 2020
Our School Building Is Closed Temporarily - Remote Instruction Only
Sep 10, 2020
Health & Safety Updates
COVID-19 Protocols for PS 290 and Updates from the Deparatment of Education
Please click here for important details on requirements for families and school protocols.
Parents must complete a health screening for their child before each day of in-person learning. Parents are urged to complete the online form here. Paper forms will also be available.
No one may enter the school building if they have:
- Experienced any symptoms of COVID-19, including a fever of 100.0 degrees F or greater, a new cough, new loss of taste or smell, or shortness of breath within the past 10 days
- Received a positive COVID-19 test in the past 10 days
- Been in close contact with anyone who tested positive for COVID-19 or who has or had symptoms of COVID-19 in the past 14 days; or
- Traveled internationally or from a state listed in the New York State Travel Advisory(Open external link) in the past 14 days.
Please visit the NYC Department of Education website for important updates: Return to School 2020
Sep 21, 2020
Resources for Families
Free Meals for Students
In-school and remote students can receive free grab and go breakfast/lunch starting at 7:45am.
Fully Remote Instruction
To switch from Blended Learning to Fully Remote instruction, please complete this online form with the DOE. The November 2 - 15 window to switch from Fully Remote to Blended has concluded.
Laptops on Loan from the DOE
To request an internet-enabled iPad from the DOE, fill out this online form.
Jan 01, 2020
Admissions for New Students
Prospective parents can learn about admissions criteria on our website under Admissions.
Questions? Email Enrollment@ps290.org
Learn more about Kindergarten for 2020-2021.
Learn more about Pre-K for 2020-2021.
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.)