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Who We Are

We are a 3-K through 5 city school with a suburban feel located in a neighborhood of garden apartments and the Queens County Farm Museum, the only working historical farm in New York City. Our "little school with a big heart" is home to about 350 students and 100 staff members. Our school is known for its warm, inclusive atmosphere that distinguishes us from many city schools. Castlewood is dedicated to helping students grow into culturally responsive, emotionally stable, academically proficient citizens as they engage in various, rigorous learning opportunities.

Welcome to the new school year!

It is our pleasure to welcome everyone back for the new school year! We are all so very excited to have students back in our classrooms filling them with energy and enthusiasm for learning. It is our mission at PS 186 to make every child feel welcomed, connected and part of our Castlewood family. Additionally, we strive to challenge each student to grow in their own academic and social capabilities. We can say first hand that at Castlewood we have great teachers who thoughtfully plan out their lessons and classroom activities that will fully engage your child on this year’s journey to the next grade.

Calendar

Sep 16

PTA Meeting in person at Castlewood

Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Sep 17

Back to School Night - PTC (virtual)

Time: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Sep 19

Spirit Day - Wear Castlewood Attire

Sep 22

PTA/P.S.186Q Carnival (for students only)-rain date 9/26/25

Sep 23

School Closed - Rosh Hashanah

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Our School's Mission

In order to support all students, Castlewood will bolster instruction in all classrooms and ensure that every student acquires, and every parent/guardian understands, advanced literacy skills by creating equitable learning opportunities for culturally and linguistically diverse students. We will provide a welcoming and affirming environment by increasing our family events, having high expectations, rigorous instruction, inclusive curricula, and assessments through ongoing professional learning and support as well as creating a supportive social emotional environment.

School News

Pump It Up PTA Event- Friday, April 4th

Payment due by APRIL 1st! Fill out attached form and return to PTA

Learning Environment Surveys Open NOW

Please take the time to provide us with your feedback! Your School, Your Child, Your Voice!

PTA Pie Pick Up!

For anyone who ordered from the Pie Sale please pick up your orders at Castlewood today! Tuesday 11/26/24, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. outside by the ramp near the playground.

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