PS 149 SOJOURNER TRUTH

P.S. 149 Sojourner Truth, located in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Named after the famed abolitionist and women’s rights activist, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 5. It functions as a neighborhood school dedicated to providing a foundational education that balances core academic subjects like literacy and mathematics with social-emotional development, aiming to foster an inclusive environment that reflects the historic and cultural identity of the surrounding community.

As a community-focused institution, P.S. 149 emphasizes the importance of civic engagement and character building, drawing inspiration from its namesake’s legacy of advocacy and resilience. The school typically utilizes the New York City core curriculum, supplemented by various enrichment programs and partnerships designed to support student growth. By focusing on academic rigor and a supportive school culture, P.S. 149 strives to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success while maintaining strong connections with local families and neighborhood stakeholders.