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Embracing Diversity, Cultivating Unity & Advancing Equity

Vision Statement

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.
 

Mission Statement

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.


The Forest Park School Pledge


I pledge allegiance to our school and those in P.S. 97.


I promise to follow all the rules, to do my work, and respect others in our community.

 

 

Accepted by Students

Enrollment on June 2, 2026

 

THE FOREST PARK SCHOOL MASCOT

The Forest Park School Mascot
 
FOREST THE RACCOON
 
Cartoon raccoon character in a red shirt and blue shorts with colorful background elements.
 
Forest the Raccoon was created by a student
 
Samuel Alva - 5th grade Student 2022 - 2023 school year
 
Original drawing by Samuel Alva below
 
We are very proud of Samuel's creativity and talent.
 
Hand-drawn raccoon character in similar attire with colored background elements.

PS97Q - STATISTICS AND REPORTS