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Booker T. Washington MS54 strives to develop and nurture a community of intelligent, mature and motivated learners with strong academic and critical thinking skills and a love for learning.
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Statement Of Educational philosophy
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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. |
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booker t. washington
"Success waits patiently for anyone who has the determination and strength to seize it."
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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.
(Click here to continue reading about Booker T. Washington) MS54 Booker T. Washington Middle School shares the values of hard work and self-discipline espoused by Booker T. Washington. |
Latest Information & News
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Black History Month
This month, in honor of Black History Month, MS 54 is celebrating the resilience of Black Americans past, present, and future. Teachers have invited all students to reflect on the theme of Black Resilience, which is the focus of the Black History Month Assembly which will be held during the school day on February28th. Due to physical capacity constraints, we are unable to invite parents to join for this assembly, but please hold the date for a dress rehearsal planned for the evening of Thursday, February 27th which will be open to parents. Regardless of whether you can come, we invite you to ask your child about it to continue the conversation beyond the school walls.
The MS54 Equity Team has put together to learn more about Black history and culture, ranging from local events to books, podcasts, and film. Please find this list on the Equity Team Page. 
UPTOWN JAZZ will be Booker T's biggest fundraising event of the year!
Click here to purchase tickets March 21 at 7pm Rodeph Sholom - 7 W. 83rd Street All proceeds benefit the students of MS54 
Guidance on the Coronavirus
Click here for a letter from the NYC DOE regarding guidance on the Coronavirus.
Replacement of Booker T. Field
The Booker T. Washington field will be under capital construction for a long-awaited renovation starting March 2, 2020, for up to a year. You can see more about the project here.
School Wellness Council
On Tuesday, Feb. 11th, students led the No One Eats Alone initiative during 6th and 7th-grade lunch.
No One Eats Alone is a positive prevention initiative that works to prevent bullying before it starts, end social isolation, and create a culture in which all students feel included, valued and accepted by their peers. NY Int'l Children's Film Festival
NYICFF 2020 is just around the corner and will be showcasing the best new films for ages 3-18. The Festival is packed full of fantastic film programs for your family this year and, even better, our school earns $3 back for every ticket you purchase!
To buy tickets and raise money for our school simply:
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. |
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