Statement Of Educational philosophy


​At Booker T. Washington Middle School, academic excellence is the foundation of our school culture.  We are committed to providing rigorous academic opportunities to every student.  We believe that both acceleration and remediation are vital to nurturing the potential of each student.  We provide diverse opportunities to address the academic needs of our students, including a curriculum offering different levels of coursework.

booker t. washington

"Success waits patiently for anyone who has the determination and strength to seize it." 
Booker Taliaferro Washington (April 5, 1856 – November 14, 1915) was an African American political leader, educator and author. He was one of the dominant figures in African American and educational history in the United States from 1890 to 1915.
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MS54 Booker T. Washington Middle School shares the values of hard work and self-discipline espoused by Booker T. Washington.
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District 3 Presidents' Council (D3PC) has an overarching goal this year to  outreach to as many D3 parents as possible. We invite and encourage you to sign up to receive information about D3 events, CEC3 communications, admissions, meetings, committees, and workshops in our district.

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Support our Band Room Renovation!
A request has been submitted for City Council funds to renovate our Band Room.

You can support the proposal by following this link and clicking the "support this" button at the top of the page and/or posting a comment.

The projects deemed most popular and in need of support will ultimately be chosen by Council Member Levine's office to be voted on by the entire community in the spring.
School Wellness Council
Click here for Teen Talk on Cyberbullying, a five-minute unscripted video that provides authentic insight and peer-to-peer perspective on issues related to cyberbullying.  ​
Spring Gala Planning Meeting
Monday, October 21st at 8 AM in the auditorium.
Help us plan the Spring Gala! We are looking for help with decor, securing donations, class baskets, and volunteer coordination for our March 21st event.
Equity Team
Please remember to fill out the Equity Team Survey. The last day to respond is Friday, October 18th! Click the links below to access the survey in English or Spanish.

English: https://forms.gle/8pjR19YzobgAcZDL6 
Spanish: https://forms.gle/3THZz7mLQvYjRRaY9
Jets Football Fundraiser
Support MS54 when you buy tickets to any one of these Jets home games via our designated link - JetsTickets  Click here for more information.
Family Income Inquiry Form
Every year families are asked to complete this form as it determines the funding our school receives.  The form is available online  - click here
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Our Neighborhood
 PS 145
PS145 needs recess support due to construction that has closed off their yard. 
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​Click ​here for the ​PS145 GoFundMe campaign
108th St. Construction
Click here for updates on the 108th St. construction