PS/MS 007 Samuel Stern School

PS/MS 007 Samuel Stern School is a middle school in New York, NY, serving students in Pre-K through 8th grade within Geographic District 4 in Manhattan. The school is led by Principal Michelle Martinez and operates at 160 East 120th Street. It is fully accessible and provides free student meals, with breakfast served from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM and lunch from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM. The school maintains specific support structures for student well-being, including a Respect for All Liaison, a Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison, and a 504 Coordinator. Mental health and wellness resources are available through the Parent Coordinator, School Social Worker, or School Counselor, and the school partners with the East Harlem Council for Human Services to provide a School Based Health Center with mental health services.

The school is located in the East Harlem neighborhood, situated just steps from Harlem Art Park and the public artwork known as Growth. It is approximately a tenth of a mile from the Harlem Courthouse and the Hunter School of Social Work. The campus sits near 3rd Avenue, a major thoroughfare in the area. The school community includes an Education Council led by President Kaliris Salas, and families can contact the district’s Superintendent, Kristy Dela Cruz, for broader administrative inquiries. The school emphasizes a structured environment with designated contacts for bullying reporting and family support, ensuring that students and families have clear pathways for assistance and communication within the district.

Services:

• Elementary Education
• Middle School Education
• Specialized High Schools
• Charter School Enrollment
• Student Support Services