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.

πŸ“š Family Reading Night is March 27 πŸŽ‰

Family Reading Night

Join us for a fun evening of reading & community at our annual PS 111 Family Reading Night this Friday, March 27 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

We'll be holding readings πŸ“–, serving food πŸ•, giving away books πŸ“—, and holding a fundraising raffle 🎟️ for a $100 Broadway gift card 🎭! All proceeds from the raffle will directly support PS 111 students and classrooms.

πŸ¦‰ Volunteers Needed πŸ™Œ

Please help make this Family Reading Night a success by volunteering before, during, or after the event! Volunteer opportunities for parents/guardians include helping with setup; supporting food, craft, and reading stations during the event; and assisting with cleanup afterward.

Any amount of time you can give is greatly appreciated.

Please sign up to volunteer using this signup sheet.

Thank you for your continued support β€” we wouldn't be able to put on these Family-Friendly events without you!

The Annual Read-a-Thon Begins March 13!

PS 111 Library

Strengthen your child's love of reading while supporting the school!

The 2026 Read-a-Thon runs from Friday, March 13 through Friday, March 27.

Please see the Read-a-Thon packets that were sent home with your child. If you didn't receive a packet, please email contact@ps111pta.org for a replacement.

Read-a-Thon donations support our classrooms, our newly-reopened school library, and family-friendly programming at PS 111. Thank you!

πŸ—žοΈ Call for School Newspaper Submissions πŸ“°

The PS 111 Newspaper Club is hard at work on issue 8 of the PS 111 Times, and we'd love to include your child's work in it!

Upload your work at ps111pta.org/newspaper.

Submissions from PS 111 students, family members, teachers, staff members, and alumni are welcome.

πŸ“š Free Books at the PS 111 Little Library πŸ“š

PS 111 Little Outdoor Library
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.

πŸ“š Thank You Class of '75! 🏫

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!

PS 111 Class of 1975 in Library
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.

What We Do

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.

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Membership & 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
  • Co-Treasurer: Pinak Barot
  • Co-Treasurer: Matt Chisholm
  • Recording Secretary: Rose Chisholm
  • Corresponding Secretary: Joanna Rhee
  • At-Large: Sarah Best
  • At-Large: Laura Karina

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
1/5 1/5 Monday 🏫 1st Day of School After Winter Break ⏰ πŸŽ‰ Welcome Back!
1/11 1/11 Sunday 🎊 111 Day! πŸ₯³
1/21 1/21 Wednesday gavel PTA Meeting @ 9:15 am (Zoom)
1/29 1/29 Thursday πŸ—“οΈ School Tour Contact our Parent Coordinator, Gloria Jean-Bernal, to schedule your visit
2/3 2/5 Tuesday–Thursday πŸ“š Book Fair πŸ“–
2/6 2/6 Friday πŸ“½οΈ Movie Night 🍿
2/26 2/26 Thursday πŸ—“οΈ School Tour Contact our Parent Coordinator, Gloria Jean-Bernal, to schedule your visit
3/26 3/26 Thursday πŸ—“οΈ School Tour Contact our Parent Coordinator, Gloria Jean-Bernal, to schedule your visit
4/14 4/24 Tuesday–Friday State ELA Testing Grades 3, 4, 5
4/28 5/8 Tuesday–Friday State Math Testing Grades 3, 4, 5
4/30 4/30 Thursday πŸ—“οΈ School Tour Contact our Parent Coordinator, Gloria Jean-Bernal, to schedule your visit
5/28 5/28 Thursday πŸ—“οΈ School Tour Contact our Parent Coordinator, Gloria Jean-Bernal, to schedule your visit
6/11 6/11 Thursday πŸ—“οΈ School Tour Contact our Parent Coordinator, Gloria Jean-Bernal, to schedule your visit
6/26 6/26 Friday 🌞 Last Day of School