WELCOME TO MNS
MNS students playing with transparencies on a lightbox
MNS students examining an avocado seed
MNS Pre-K students cutting apples for snack
MNS students playing with transparencies on a lightbox
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
P.S. 290 Manhattan New School is an award-winning elementary school with students in 3-K - 5th Grade.
We are a "Blue Ribbon School", recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as an Exemplary High-Performing School in 2021.
We are ranked among the best schools in NY State (#22) with a U.S. News Best Elementary Schools award in 2024
We are a 'Lighthouse Collaborative" school, selected for our exemplary practices in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
Welcome!
Key Dates:
Please see our school calendar below and click here to see the NYC Department of Education calendar for 2024-25.
Visiting the School (September - June):
All adult visitors must present photo ID and sign in with Security to enter the school building.
Enrollment
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Please see our Enrollment page for information on how to apply and eligibility for enrollment.
School Tours and Information on the Curriculum
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See our Enrollment page for a virtual tour of a 3-K, Pre-K, and Kindergarten classroom.
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Please look through our website for information on the curriculum and our Pre-K & 3-K program.
Tours: School tours were held this fall and early winter. We have concluded our tours for the year. If you apply and are offered a spot, there will be opportunities to visit in person before the start of school.
⭑ MNS Families: make sure you have sent in your required documents for each child. These are mandatory each year. See details and documents here.
MNS Afterschool Program:
Our Afterschool classes are only open to students at PS 290 Manhattan New School. Classes are for students in grades Pre-K 4's (not 3-K) through 5th grade. The program is managed by Imogen Foundation. See details here.
Event Highlights
MNS Book Fair
The MNS Spring Book Fair is happening Tuesday, March 11 to Thursday, March 13, 2025!
Please check your child's classroom's date and time to visit. Families are encouraged to came with their children to enjoy the book fair, and classrooms are always grateful for any donations to their classroom libraries. A special thanks goes to our book fair volunteers who make it all possible.
Thank you MNS Cares and the entire MNS Community!
Through your efforts and generosity, we were able to donate 242 bags of food to
families in need through NY Common Pantry. Thank you Ashley, Amy and MNS Cares for
organizing our drive and for hand-delivering these items.
School Calendar
Map
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.)