Recently, P.S. 81 welcomed author and Paralympian Blake Leeper to speak to students about resilience, perseverance, and building confidence. The school also hosted STEAM workshops, cultural festivals and extended open house events for new early childhood families.

Q1. Does P.S. 81 Jean Paul Richter offer student support services?

Ans. The school can provide guidance support, speech services, academic intervention programs and special education resources for students who qualify through the New York City public school system.

Q2. Are there arts and enrichment activities at the school?

Ans. Students may participate in enrichment opportunities during the school year which may include music, visual arts, cultural programs and seasonal school activities.

Q3. Does P.S. 81 Jean Paul Richter have a parent participation program?

Ans. Parents and guardians can generally get involved through parent associations, school events, volunteer opportunities, and family communication programs organized by the campus.

Q4. Do students get food in the school?

Ans. As with many New York City public schools, the campus participates in school meal programs offering breakfast and lunch options on regular school days.

Q5. What are the neighborhoods around P.S. 81 Jean Paul Richter?

Ans. Local attendance and district placement guidelines mean the school’s student body is largely drawn from families in parts of Glendale and surrounding neighborhoods in western Queens.