P.S. 56 Norwood
PS 56 — Norwood, Bronx
A joyful, inclusive Our community celebrates every child's unique strengths and fosters lifelong learning.
Grades K‑5 — a close‑knit community where families partner daily.
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About Our School
Where every child belongs.
Founded to serve the Norwood community, P.S. 56 welcomes students from kindergarten through grade 5, offering a robust elementary curriculum that emphasizes literacy and STEAM exploration.
Our mission is to educate the whole child, fostering self‑esteem, social responsibility, and a love of learning, with a focus on whole‑child development.
K‑5
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School Year
Builders Museum
What We Offer
Our Programs
Innovative learning experiences for every student.
Community Builders Museum
Students in Grade 2 collaborate to create a museum showcasing their work, fostering creativity and civic pride.
ExploreKindness For All Celebration
An annual school‑wide event that promotes empathy, respect, and inclusive values among students and families.
Learn MorePIX 11 News
Our students produce a live news broadcast, developing communication skills and confidence in front of the camera.
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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.