About Us

  • Students and their teachers holding up a Maker Faire sign
  • Faculty members chatting at a cafeteria table
  • Two people in lab coats hold up their arms beside their experiment
  • Adults build with Legos
  • Light strips spelling out Maker Faire on the gymnasium wall
  • Woman in a lab coat speaks to a class of students
  • Person pours a cup of green slime into their hand
  • Student smiling on a stationary bike
  • Man in a lab coat stands with a woman on stage

P.S. 62 The Chester Park School, located in Richmond Hill, Queens, is a pre-k-five school that is committed to the idea that all children can learn with varying scaffolds. P.S. 62's computer science program exemplifies this by offering students various materials and levels of challenge, allowing them choice and meeting their needs with varied supports. Through this curriculum, P.S. 62 grows students' computational thinking, creativity, collaborative skills, and perseverance, helping them think like computer scientists. Click on these links to learn more about our exciting Computer Science and STEM curriculum.

Innovation at P.S.62 is all encompassing.  All students are given a chance to have hands on, interactive STEM experiences. Every child from Pre-K to Grade 5 is immersed in STEM studies throughout their day and within their academic subjects. The school has created a Playlab, where students are encouraged to participate in the design process and utilize innovative problem solving strategies. P.S. 62 is also the proud home of a working hydroponics lab. Each classroom has a designated makerspace, where they can continue to invent and explore on their own. Our student's work is showcased in our annual school wide Maker Faire. Watch this video capturing some of last year's highlights.

Our Mission & Vision

Vision Statement
At PS62,  all students are  valued and respected in an equitable, inclusive, and safe environment. We provide students with challenging academics and real world applications that shape their personal pathway to success as productive participants in society.

Mission Statement
"Empowering young learners through an immersive educational journey that champions excellence in the Science of Reading, Student Centered Mathematics, and Computer Science. Our mission is to cultivate a dynamic environment through our core attributes of Respect, Ownership. Collaboration, Kindness and Self Awareness. We aim to integrate cutting-edge technology, and innovative teaching methods that inspire a love for learning. Through personalized support and a diverse, inclusive community of staff and families, we nurture confident and curious minds, preparing students to thrive in a rapidly evolving world”

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  • PS62's ROCKS Poster