I.S. 281 Joseph B. Cavallaro Home

Good afternoon,

Given the severity of the storm forecast, and the state of emergency issued by the Governor, all NYC Public Schools will BE CLOSED on Monday, February 23, 2026.

Good evening,

Given the events of the past few days, I wanted to begin by saying how very humbled and honored I am to be part of such a beautifully caring school community…who all come together to lean on and support one another through these very difficult times. That being said, I do need to cover a few topics:

Our school is excited to be part of the Barty Attendance Challenge (BAC) and our “Chronically Present: Every Day Matters” campaign!

Students will engage in following activities: 3D Printing, Lego WeDo, Lego EV3, Hydroponics, Flight Simulators.

The Cavallaro STEM program with a concentration in Technology will focus on several major concepts relating to STEM and building 21st Century skills.

STEM ENGINEERING at IS 281 is all about preparing you for the Challenges of the Future.  Students learn and implement the Engineering Design Process in their everyday lives.

The STEM Math Talent Program is a perfect opportunity for students to learn about financial literacy, investing and entrepreneurship.

Through a formal study of a range of styles, techniques and genres, including their own social dances, students expand their perception of dance and demonstrate a variety of skills.

Students learn the fundamental building blocks of art and how it relates to all art media. Those that have prior experience with art will have opportunities to advance their level to suit individual needs, while beginners will be able to accomplish new goals.

Our Athletics talent program is aligned with the New York State Learning Standards for Physical Education.