We Take Public
Education Personally

Welcome to P.S. 161Q
The Arthur Ashe Jr. School

Our mission at the Arthur Ashe Jr. School is to provide a comprehensive and nurturing learning environment where students will excel. Staff and parents will work collaboratively to improve the quality of standards-based instruction while respecting the diversity of our school community.

Our Latest Events...

Nov. 4: Election Day (School Closed)
Nov. 6: Parent/Teacher Conf. -
Dismissal at 11:20
Nov. 11: Veterans Day (School Closed)
Nov. 20 - PTA Meeting (In Person) Pot-Luck Dinner!
Nov. 27-28: Thanksgiving Break
(School Closed)

School Hours are 8:00am-2:20pm.

What's Going On...

Thanksgiving Potluck on 11/20

Please join us on Thursday November 20th at 5pm for a PTA meeting and Potluck dinner to celebrate the season.

jkahn589

Nov 141 min read

D28 CEC Council Member Vacancy

Dear D28 Community, The Community Education Council District 28 is now accepting applications for TWO Council Member positions! Please see the attached application for your convenience. Interested candidates should complete the attached application and submit it to the Division of Family and Community Empowerment (FACE) at ccecinfo@schools.nyc.gov Please click on the link below for more instructions. The application deadline for CEC Member positions is October 30, 2025. .

jkahn589

Oct 221 min read