P.S.
111
PTA
We are the official PTA of P.S. 111 Adolph S. Ochs, a neighborhood school in Hell's Kitchen, New York, educating students from 3K through 5th grade.
Learn more about what we do.
Thank you to everyone who submitted articles, art, comics, and other material for issue 9 of our school newspaper, the PS 111 Times!
We'd love for your work to be included in the next issue, which will likely be the final issue of the 2025-26 school year. Upload at ps111pta.org/newspaper.
The annual PS 111 Carnival is being held on Saturday, May 9!
We’re planning a day full of fun, laughter, games, and community spirit for our students — and we’d love for you to be part of it. 🎪
To make this special event a success, we’re looking for volunteers to help with:
🎯 Running games and activity booths
🎡 Assisting with rides and attractions
🍿 Helping with food and refreshments
🎨 Setting up and decorating
🧹 Clean-up at the end of the day
The carnival can’t happen without our amazing volunteers — your time and energy make this day so memorable for our kids!
✨ Volunteer Perks
- Sign up for one shift and receive 10 free tickets
- Sign up for two or more shifts and receive 10 free tickets PLUS a free wristband for your child
If you’re able to lend a hand, please sign up here: PS 111 Carnival Volunteer Signup Form
Whether you can help for a short shift or stay longer, every bit makes a difference, and it’s a great way to connect with other members of our school community.
Thank you for your support in making this a joyful and unforgettable day for all of our students. We can’t wait to celebrate together! 🎉
Thank you to everyone who attended our second annual PS 111 Family Reading Night! And a huge thank you to the wonderful volunteers who made the night a success for our PS 111 community 🦉!
PS 111 Little Library on 53rd
PS 111 families support literacy! Pick out free books from our new little outdoor library on 53rd St, near the entrance to the school yard.
Books are available for a range of reading levels and interests, and are updated frequently.
Thank you to the PS 111 Class of 1975 for supporting PS 111's students and our newly-recommissioned library with a very generous donation!
Class of 1975 in the PS 111 Library
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Our Mission
To enhance the education of every student at the PS 111 Adolph S. Ochs elementary school, upgrade the school environment for the benefit of our students, support and strengthen the PS 111 community, and improve communication and build trust between the school administration and our community.
We are entirely volunteer-run and -led, with our work possible because of the generous members of the PS 111 community who give their time and financial resources to support our students.
Support Our Work!
Thank you for your support! Your donations directly benefit PS 111 students and our school community.
PS/IS 111 Parent Teacher Association, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.
- Venmo: @PS111PTA
- Credit/Debit Card or PayPal
- Check: Please make checks payable to PS IS 111 PTA.
Additional ways to support us (click for more info):
- Box Tops for Education
Submit receipts that include Box Tops-eligible products to the Box Tops for Education app. Each box top is worth 10¢, and extra box tops can be earned through bonuses that change throughout the year. Use referral code DGXF5UUF to earn bonus box tops when you sign up and scan your first receipt!
- Humble Bundle
Support our school when you purchase games, software, and books! Donate 10% of every purchase made through the Humble Store, and select us as the target charity when purchasing bundles that support Choose Your Own Charity (not all bundles support Choose Your Own Charity).
See the What We Do and Finance pages for details on how the PTA benefits our students & school community.
We welcome volunteers from the PS 111 community, and have many opportunities available. See the Volunteer page for more details.
Contact Us
Questions or comments? Email us at contact@ps111pta.org.
Learn about PTA and school events by signing up for the PTA's email list.
Email the PTAMembership & Board
All parents and caregivers of a PS 111 student are voting members of the PS 111 PTA. Come to the meetings, vote, and make your voice heard!
Board
- President: Sonali Khandwala
- Co-Vice President: Sally Atkinson
- Co-Vice President: Stephanie Clemente
- Treasurer: Pinak Barot
- Recording Secretary: Rose Chisholm
- Corresponding Secretary: Joanna Rhee
- At-Large: Sarah Best
- At-Large: Laura Karina
- At-Large: Amy Parker
- At-Large: Hope Royaltey
All parents and caregivers of a PS 111 student, except DOE employees, are eligible to run for the PTA board. Volunteers for events and committees are always welcome!
School Calendar: 2025–2026
| Start Date | End Date | Day | Event | Information | Add To Calendar |
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| 4/28 | 4/29 | Tuesday & Wednesday | State Math Testing ➗ | Grades 3, 4, 5 | |
| 4/30 | 4/30 | Thursday | 🗓️ School Tour | Contact our Parent Coordinator, Gloria Jean-Bernal, to schedule your visit | |
| 5/4 | 5/8 | Monday–Friday | Teacher Appreciation Week ❤️ | Thank You, PS 111 Teachers! | |
| 5/9 | 5/9 | Saturday | 🎉 PS 111 Carnival 🎪 | All Families Welcome! Sign up to volunteer using this form. |
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| 5/12 | 5/13 | Tuesday & Wednesday | State Science Testing 🧪 | Grade 5 | |
| 5/20 | 5/20 | Wednesday | gavel PTA Meeting | ||
| 5/28 | 5/28 | Thursday | 🗓️ School Tour | Contact our Parent Coordinator, Gloria Jean-Bernal, to schedule your visit | |
| 6/11 | 6/11 | Thursday | 🗓️ School Tour | Contact our Parent Coordinator, Gloria Jean-Bernal, to schedule your visit | |
| 6/26 | 6/26 | Friday | 🌞 Last Day of School |