I.S. 181 Pablo Casals

Tours and open houses

Admissions

For fall 2027 entry · from MySchools, checked October 14

• Community Service Academy (X181Z), X181Z

  Zone Priority — Students who live within a particular school zone are given priority for this program.

• Honors Program (X181M), X181M

  Open — Students are randomly selected

• I.S. 181 Pablo Casals D75 Inclusion Program (X181E), X181E

  D75 Special Education Inclusive Services

  Open to students currently in or recommended for District 75 Special Education Inclusive Services. If you are not currently in or recommended for these services, please contact D75info@schools.nyc.gov.

• Pablo Casals ACES 12:1:1 Program (X181Y), X181Y

  ASD/ACES Program

  Open to students currently in an ACES (Academics, Career, and Essential Skills) program. If you are not currently an ACES student and are interested in the program, please contact acesprograms@schools.nyc.gov

Clubs, arts and sports

Music

Band, Exploring Music, Guitar, Music

Visual & performing arts

Art, Dance, Drama, Musical Theater, Traditional and Studio Art

STEM

Coding, Coding, Computer Science, STEM, STEM, Technology, Technology, Urban Advantage

Sports & fitness

Basketball, Cheerleading, Dance, Fitness, Physical Education, Soccer, Step, Tennis, Volleyball, Yoga

Academics

Algebra I, ELA (Middle School Honors), Health, Living Environment, Math (Middle School Honors), Middle School Algebra ACC, Middle School Biology ACC, Middle School Framework US History ACC, Science (Middle School Honors), Social Studies (Middle School Honors), Spanish, Specialized High School Test Preparation, US History, World Languages (Middle School Accelerated), World Languages (Middle School)

Clubs & leadership

Book Club, Cooking, National Junior Honor Society, School Newspaper, Student Council, Student Council

Programs

Field Trips, Free After School Program, Summer Session, Uniform

About the school

Middle School 181 is focused on developing the whole child through a balance of academic and enrichment opportunities in the arts (see activities). M.S. 181 offers two outstanding programs. Our Community Service program is deeply embedded in rigorous curriculum and the fundamental ideologies of 21st Century Learning. Engaging activities in which investigating, problem solving and students at the center of learning. All students are provided with their own device and participate in a two-year, four course STEM program, in which they cycle through two unique courses each year. These courses journey students through hands-on, project-based learning experiences using technology. Students apply computer coding skills to program flying drones, build objects using 3D printing, and create working robots. All students participate in a special 3-year Mathematics that culminates with all grade 8 students being offered the opportunity to participate in the Algebra 1 Regents exam. Students in the honors program participate in the 11th grade U.S. History course and 9th grade Biology courseThese accelerated courses culminate with taking Regents exams and earning high school credit in their eighth grade year. Honors students also participate in the STEM experiences listed above. M.S. 181 believes that it is essential for our students to give back and therefore all children at our school are involved in supporting our community and making a difference in the lives of others. Students develop and lead an array of community service projects within the school, such as Toy Drives, Autism Awareness activities, fundraising for cancer research, and kindness campaigns. A dress code is in place at M.S. 181. Each grade level is assigned a specific polo shirt color to wear.

From MySchools.