Greenpoint is home to the oldest continually operating public school in all of New York City, P.S. 34. Unsurprisingly, this local public school, which was built in 1867 after the end of the Civil War and the assassination of President Lincoln, possesses a wealth of history to share with its students and neighbors.
P.S. 34 Oliver H. Perry Elementary School is named after Oliver Hazard Perry, an American naval officer who was nicknamed the “Hero of…
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Great article! Thank you! We love our little, but mighty school and the amazing staff! The warmth and dedication of everyone makes this school such a pleasure and it just keeps getting better- this school will be a tough act to follow for future schools! Make sure to check out our silent winter auction first week of December! So much community involvement and amazing donations we’ll be raffling off.