PS 132 GARRETT A MORGAN

PS 132, also known as the Garrett A. Morgan School, is a public elementary school located in the Morrisania neighborhood of the Bronx, New York. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 9. The school is named in honor of Garrett A. Morgan, a prominent African American inventor and civic leader best known for his contributions to traffic safety technology and gas masks, a legacy the school often integrates into its mission to inspire innovation and academic excellence in its students.

The school environment at PS 132 focuses on fostering a supportive and inclusive community that emphasizes both social-emotional development and core academic achievement. As a neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the local Bronx community, providing students with a structured learning experience that aims to prepare them for middle school success. The school generally offers various programs to assist with student growth, including literacy and math initiatives, as well as opportunities for extracurricular engagement designed to help students build critical thinking skills and character.