About Us

Welcome to PS 185 The Walter Kassenbrock Elementary School, where We will be good students, good friends and good people.

Academics

At PS 185, we are committed to academic excellence. Our passionate and skilled educators provide a rigorous curriculum that challenges students to reach their highest potential. We believe that every child has the capacity for greatness.  

PS 185 offers:

  • Next Generation Learning Standards Aligned Curriculum in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies

  • ELA/Math Academic Intervention Support

  • ENL Instruction in K-5

  • Dedicated Art, Physical Education, E Lab and Music classes

  • K-5 Classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards

  • Free Morning Breakfast drop offs between 7:15 AM - 7:45 AM

Extracurricular Activities:

Through various leadership programs, extracurricular activities, and community involvement, we empower our students to become confident, responsible, and compassionate leaders. 

School Leadership: 

  • Student Council

  • Peer Mediators

Enrichment Activities: 

  • Road Runners

  • Chess

  • Theater 

  • Science Olympiad

  • Math Olympiad 

  • Project Soapbox

  • Arts and Crafts

  • Cheerleading

  • Newspaper

  • Midiori and Friends Music Program (3rd Grade Students)

  • Respect for All Week 

  • Math Bee

  • Spelling Bee

  • Project Based Learning

Community Involvement: 

  • American Heart Association- Kids Heart Challenge

  • Go Gold for Childhood Cancer 

  • Ragamuffin Parade

For Families: 

  • Family Fun Nights

  • Parent Workshops

  • PTA Events