PS/IS 163
The Bath Beach School
Welcome to The Bath Beach School
Jared Shapiro, Principal
April Danks, Assistant Principal
Samantha Premmana, Assistant Principal
Our mission is to educate, inspire, and support students in a collaborative learning environment. By fostering a strong home-school partnership, we help each child thrive, develop a love of learning, and gain the skills needed to become a lifelong learner and responsible, contributing citizen.
High School Information
NYCDOE State of Our Schools
NYC Public Schools is excited to introduce a new Accountability Tool designed to keep families, students, and the community informed about how our schools are performing. This tool provides clear, up-to-date information about our schools’ progress and highlights the work being done to support every student’s success.
The Accountability Tool focuses on three key commitments:
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Keeping students safe and well – Ensuring a safe, supportive, and healthy environment for learning.
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Supporting our educators – Providing teachers and staff with the resources, training, and support they need to thrive.
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Empowering families – Giving families the information and tools to actively engage in their child’s education.
We encourage you to click below to explore the reports and learn more about how our schools are making a difference in the lives of students every day. Your engagement and feedback are essential as we work together to ensure the best possible education for every child in NYC.
Cell Phone Policy
Books of The Month: October 2025
As trees sway in the cool breeze, blue jays head south, and leaves change their colors, everyone knows--autumn is on its way!
Join a young girl as she takes a walk through forest and town, greeting all the signs of the coming season.
Dan Yaccarino’s great-grandfather arrived at Ellis Island with a small shovel and his parents’ good advice: “Work hard, but remember to enjoy life, and never forget your family.”
With simple text and warm, colorful illustrations, Yaccarino recounts how the little shovel was passed down through four generations of this Italian-American family—along with the good advice.
Water Testing At PS/IS 163
2025-2026 School Procedures
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Students must arrive at 8:15am — school hours are 8:20 am - 2:40 pm
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Grades K & 1 will line up in middle school yard (by Bay 14th st)
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Grades 2 — 5 will line up on 17th Ave. side
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Grades 6 — 8 will enter through Main Entrance on Bay 14th St.
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Dismissal: Grades K — 1 will dismiss at 2:30pm on Bay 14th St by gate
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Dismissal: Grades 2 — 5 will dismiss at 2:35 on 17th Ave. side (door closes 2:40)
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Dismissal: Grades 6 — 8 will dismiss at Main Entrance
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Late Parent Pickup: Students will be brought to late room 114