Leadership
Melessa Avery PRINCIPAL
Sekou SmitH Assistant Principal
Dr. Katia Jean-Jacques ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Dr. Katia Jean-Jacques ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Sekou SmitH Assistant Principal
Dr. Katia Jean-Jacques ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Sekou SmitH Assistant Principal
Sekou SmitH Assistant Principal
Sekou SmitH Assistant Principal
Main Office
Secretary, Mrs. Dunn Est. 2004
Parent Coordinator, Mrs. Perez
Secretary, Mrs. Dunn Est. 2004
For 25 years, our beloved Pupil Secretary Maryann Dunn has poured her heart into P.S. 273, and though she’s now a proud grandma enjoying retirement, she still comes back to support our school family with love and dedication.
Office: (718) 649-5739
Pupil Secretary, Mrs. Joseph
Parent Coordinator, Mrs. Perez
Secretary, Mrs. Dunn Est. 2004
Mrs. Sharon Phillips-Joseph is a veteran executive with a strong background in finance whose career has taken her around the world. In 2024, her love of children led her to East New York, where she now serves as our dedicated Pupil Secretary.
Office: (718) 649-5739
Parent Coordinator, Mrs. Perez
Parent Coordinator, Mrs. Perez
Parent Coordinator, Mrs. Perez
At P.S. 273, Mrs. Perez brings her experience as a veteran community organizer, publicist, and creative professional to the role. She loves children, animals, and creating a warm, welcoming environment that feels like home for both students and parents.
📞 Parent Coordinator Contact
If your child is enrolled at P.S. 273, you may contact m
At P.S. 273, Mrs. Perez brings her experience as a veteran community organizer, publicist, and creative professional to the role. She loves children, animals, and creating a warm, welcoming environment that feels like home for both students and parents.
📞 Parent Coordinator Contact
If your child is enrolled at P.S. 273, you may contact me directly on my mobile phone at (929) 790-2611 for important matters. Please remember that for general questions or concerns, you may also reach me through the school’s main office or Class Dojo.
Our Classroom Teachers are recognized for their Excellence
A Go-to Location for District Professional Dev.
District 19 often brings visiting educators into our school to observe our classrooms, since we serve as a strong model for implementing the curriculum and creating high-quality learning environments for 3K students. Our teachers’ practices are used as examples to support professional development and training across the district.
We're a Community School
🐾 MEET OUR COMFORT DOG, CHASE!
While our mascot is the mighty Wildcat, it’s our DOE Comfort Dog, Chase, who truly steals the spotlight! Chase is here to bring joy, teach empathy, and make our school a happier place. Come say hello to our little furry friend!
The Department of Education (DOE) Comfort Dog program brings trained therapy dogs into schools to support students’ emotional well-being. Comfort Dogs provide a calming presence, help reduce stress and anxiety, and encourage positive social-emotional learning. They work alongside staff to create a safe and nurturing environment where students can feel supported and focused on learning.
Greater Impact
P.S. 273 is a community school, which means we work closely with families, local organizations, and community partners to support every child’s academic, social, and emotional growth. Being a community school allows us to offer extra programs, resources, and services—both in and out of the classroom—so that students and families have the tools they need to thrive.
Learn more:
Farrah Bruno, Community School Director
🔑 Opportunity Gateways
imagination & Expression
Special Education Services
Special Education Services
Imagination and self-expression are central to our school’s approach. Whether through the arts, dance, acting, robotics, STEM, or even cooking, we create programs that allow students to explore, dream, and build skills. Our goal is to help them imagine the future, embrace the possibilities ahead, and enjoy the joyful present they deserve.
Special Education Services
Special Education Services
Special Education Services
- Focus: Supporting students with disabilities or special needs.
- Services: SETSS (Special Education Teacher Support Services), resource room support, speech/language therapy, occupational therapy, and counseling.
- Topics: Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), learning strategies, social skills development, and progress monitoring.
Academic Support
Special Education Services
Counseling and Social-Emotional Support
- Focus: Helping students succeed in core subjects like reading, writing, math, and science.
- Services: Tutoring, small group instruction, homework help, Academic Intervention Services (AIS), and learning accommodations for students with IEPs.
- Topics: Study skills, test preparation, literacy support, math intervention, and classroom strategies.
Counseling and Social-Emotional Support
Counseling and Social-Emotional Support
Counseling and Social-Emotional Support
- Focus: Supporting students’ mental health, social skills, and emotional well-being.
- Services: Individual or group counseling, crisis intervention, mentoring, and behavioral support.
- Topics: Stress management, conflict resolution, self-esteem, bullying prevention, and coping strategies.
Health and Wellness Support
Counseling and Social-Emotional Support
English Language Learner (ELL) Support
- Focus: Ensuring students are healthy and ready to learn.
- Services: School nurse, vision/hearing screenings, health education, and nutrition programs.
- Topics: Physical health, hygiene, nutrition, safety, and fitness activities.
- We facilitate FREE in-school health screenings for Vision and Dental.
English Language Learner (ELL) Support
Counseling and Social-Emotional Support
English Language Learner (ELL) Support
- Focus: Helping students whose first language is not English.
- Services: English as a New Language (ENL) classes, bilingual support, and language acquisition programs.
- Topics: Reading, writing, listening, speaking skills, and integration into academic classes.
English
ELL means your child is learning English in addition to the subjects taught in school. They get extra help and support so they can succeed in class while becoming more confident in English
Spanish
ELL significa que su hijo(a) está aprendiendo inglés además de las materias que se enseñan en la escuela. Reciben ayuda y apoyo adicional para que puedan tener éxito en la clase mientras se vuelven más seguros con el inglés.
Haitian Creole
ELL vle di pitit ou ap aprann angle anplis de lòt matyè yo aprann lekòl la. Yo jwenn èd ak sipò anplis pou yo ka reyisi nan klas la pandan y ap vin pi konfyans nan pale ak itilize lang angle a.
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Join our team!
Open instructional staff roles:
- Certified Elementary School Teachers
- Special Education Teachers
- Early Childhood (3rd grade) Teachers
If you are passionate about supporting student growth and learning, we want to hear from you!
Contact:
Melessa Avery, Principal
📧 mavery@schools.nyc.gov