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.

🎉 The PS 111 Spring Carnival is Saturday, May 9!

PS 111 Carnival

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 for Attending Family Reading Night! 🎉

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 🦉!

🗞️ Call for School Newspaper Submissions 📰

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.

📚 Free Books at the PS 111 Little Library 📚

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.

📚 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.

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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 ⏰ 🎉 Welcome Back!
1/11 1/11 Sunday 🎊 111 Day! 🥳
1/21 1/21 Wednesday gavel PTA Meeting @ 9:15 am (Zoom)
1/29 1/29 Thursday 🗓️ School Tour Contact our Parent Coordinator, Gloria Jean-Bernal, to schedule your visit
2/3 2/5 Tuesday–Thursday 📚 Book Fair 📖
2/6 2/6 Friday 📽️ Movie Night 🍿
2/26 2/26 Thursday 🗓️ School Tour Contact our Parent Coordinator, Gloria Jean-Bernal, to schedule your visit
3/26 3/26 Thursday 🗓️ 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 🗓️ School Tour Contact our Parent Coordinator, Gloria Jean-Bernal, to schedule your visit
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