Booker T. Washington
"Success waits patiently for anyone who has the determination and strength to seize it."   ~ Booker T. Washington
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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PTA Meeting and Specialized High School Admissions Information Session
Tuesday, December 11th
7 PM ​ General PTA Meeting 
7:30 PM HS Admissions Info Session

Please join us on December 11th at 7:30pm for a Specialized High School Information Session 
Panelists will include Senior Education Analyst to the Manhattan Borough President Patrick Joseph, CEC3 President Kim Watkins, and Coalition EDU Board Member David Lee.
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For questions about the event or to submit questions to the panel please email co-presidents@ms54pt.org

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Gift Drive for our Families in Need
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Early Bird Auction Tickets on Sale
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Volunteers for 6th Grade Academy
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NY Jets Fundraiser
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Booker T. Strings Performance
Sunday, Dec. 16th 12:30 - 2:30 pm at Riverstone's Senior Center

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MS54 Principal

Dr. Elana Elster began working at MS54 as a teacher in 1993 and ​has been Principal of MS54 since 2005.

MS54 Presentation District 3 middle school forum

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