Langston Hughes School
PS 233 — East Flatbush, NYC
A resilient, inclusive elementary school where every child is empowered to climb higher, learn deeper, and belong fully.
3-K through Grade 5 • 90+ years of community trust • A legacy of Langston Hughes guiding our path.
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About Our School
Where every child belongs.
Founded in 1933, P.S. 233-Langston Hughes Elementary has faithfully served East Flatbush for over 90 years. We nurture the whole child—socially, emotionally, and academically—through a rigorous, integrated curriculum that builds critical thinking, creativity, and real-world skills from 3-K through Grade 5.
Our diverse community thrives on resilience, grit, and mutual respect, guided by the enduring words of Langston Hughes: 'When a man starts out to build a world, He starts first with himself.'
Excellence
Master’s Degrees
(Chromebooks, iPads)
What We Offer
Our Programs
A rich tapestry of academics, arts, and technology to inspire every scholar.
Literacy & Language Arts
From Wit & Wisdom to Teachers College Writing, we cultivate confident readers and writers through small-group instruction, leveled interventions, and a love of storytelling.
Explore ELASTEAM & Robotics
As a Computer Science for All school, we integrate coding, robotics, and hydroponics to spark curiosity and prepare students for a tech-driven future.
See STEAMPerforming Arts
Music and movement come alive through Music and the Brain, steel pan, chorus, and modern band—where every child discovers their creative voice.
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Upcoming Events
School events, PTA meetings, and important dates — all in one place.
A live events calendar, right here.
Your Google Calendar syncs straight into the site — tours, PTA meetings, and key dates update automatically, no re-typing. We wire this up when you come aboard.
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children's future.
Your donation funds arts programs, teaching assistants, and school trips. Every dollar makes a difference for our students.