P.S. 97 The Forest Park School Home

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Embracing Diversity, Cultivating Unity & Advancing Equity

Our Vision

At P. S 97Q, The Forest Park School community develops students’ talents, celebrates their diversity and provides them with every opportunity to meet and exceed the standards through rigorous and culturally relevant education while fostering a community of collaboration and professional learning.

Our Mission

At P.S 97Q, The Forest Park School, we prepare our students for college and career by embracing their strengths and providing them with an equitable, culturally and linguistically relevant education in which they are challenged to reach their maximum potential academically and personally through rich learning experiences.

School News

Back to School Checklist

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Back to School checklist -
Information and resources to get you ready for the first day of school.
First Day of School -
Thursday September 4th 2025

Boys & Girls Club

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Boys and Girls After School Program
Registration is going on NOW
For more information
Reach out to the Program Director Or Membership Administrator
Program begins -
Monday September 15th 2025

State Test Scores

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State Test scores are available through NYC Schools Accounts
For all third, fourth & fifth graders

Main Office Appointment

Main Office appointment in English
To visit the main Office you MUST have an appointment, Please scan the QR code to make an appointment or click on the yellow button above.
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Principal’s Message

September 4th 2025
 
Welcome to P.S. 97, The Forest Park School. Whether you are a new parent to our school or a returning parent, we invite you to be an active member of our school community. 
 
As we embark on a new school year, we welcome your collaboration to enrich every child’s learning experience. Cultural relevance and equity will be infused in every aspect of our work as we meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of every student. 
 
Every parent/guardian, regardless of language spoken, is encouraged to attend the many workshops, events and learning that we hold throughout the school year. We welcome parents/guardians from different cultures and backgrounds to serve on different school level teams such as School Leadership Team (SLT), Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and Parent Advisory Council (PAC). Parent involvement does lead to student achievement.
 
I am excited to lead the P.S. 97 school community with a dedicated and passionate group of educators. The
entire staff is looking forward to working with you and your children as we launch another successful school
year. With your support and involvement, we are confident that every child will make progress to meet and
exceed our expectations.
 
In Unity,
Yassine Aggoub
Principal
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Principal's Report