
PS/IS 163
The Bath Beach School

Welcome to The Bath Beach School
Jared Shapiro, Principal
April Danks, Assistant Principal
Samantha Premmana, Assistant Principal
Antonio Vavallo, Assistant Principal, I.A.
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 Application Info
The team at P.S. 163 is excited to support your child's transition to high school! Click above for details on applications, portfolio requirements, and upcoming open houses.
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Tuesday, October 6, 2026: High School, LaGuardia, and SHSAT applications open
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Friday, October 30, 2026: SHSAT registration deadline
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November 14, 15 & November 21, 2026: SHSAT testing window
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Friday, December 4, 2026: Deadline to submit High School and LaGuardia applications
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Wednesday, March 3, 2027: High school admission offers released
Monthly Read Alouds At PS/IS 163

Every year a family and their friends gather in the woods to celebrate Thanksgiving among the trees. Everyone brings something to share and the day becomes a long celebration of family and friendship.
