M.S. 246 Walt Whitman
District 17 · Brooklyn · Grades 6 to 8 · 17K246
At a glance
- Address
- 72 VERONICA PLACE, BROOKLYN, NY 11226
- Subway
- 2, 5 to Church Av
- Admissions
- Zone Priority
- Links
- School websiteMySchools page
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Tours and open houses
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Admissions
For fall 2027 entry · from MySchools, checked October 15
Walt Whitman (M.S. 246) (K246U), K246U
Zone Priority — Students who live within a particular school zone are given priority for this program.
Clubs, arts and sports
- Visual & performing arts
- Art, Art, Dance, Dance, General Visual Arts, Musical Theater, Musical Theater, Visual Arts
- STEM
- Coding, Engineering, Lego Robotics, LEGO Robotics, Robotics, Robotics, STEM, STEM, Video Game Club
- Sports & fitness
- Basketball, Physical Education, Soccer, Step
- Academics
- Foreign Language, Living Environment, Middle School Algebra ACC, Saturday Academy, Saturday Academy, Science, World Languages (Middle School Accelerated), World Languages (Middle School)
- Clubs & leadership
- Chess, Chess, Cooking, Cooking, Debate, Debate, National Junior Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Peer Mediation, Restorative Circles, Service Learning, Student Council, Student Council
- Programs
- Community School, Extended Day, Free After School Program, Uniform, Weekend Program
About the school
The mission of Walt Whitman Middle School is to provide students with a strong academic foundation rooted in STEAM education that equips them with the confidence,knowledge and skills to be successful. Our scholars have the opportunity to take classes in Robotics, Coding, Architecture, Podcasting and Debate. At Walt Whitman Middle School, we believe that learning should not be limited to the four walls of the classroom. Our goal is to provide scholars with experiences and exposure.
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