About Us

PS 130M

School Information

143 Baxter Street,

New York, NY 10013

Grades Served

Pre-K to 5th Grade

Phone: (212) 226-8072

Parent Coordinator

Fax: (212) 376-4886

Kit Yin (Ana) Leung-Fung

School Hours

Geographic District

Monday - Friday

NYCDOE District 2

8:15 am - 2:35 pm

Superintendent

Kelly McGuire

A portrait photo of Principal Thomas and Assistant Principal Mui

Beena Thomas
Principal

Heather Mui
Assistant Principal

Our Mission

Excellence in Education; Equity and Enrichment for All Children

Our Vision

Public School 130 Hernando De Soto is a diverse and inclusive community, working and learning together in the pursuit of excellence. We are committed to providing our students with multiple opportunities and pathways to achieve success, discover creativity, and strengthen communication and critical thinking skills. Each day, we strive to foster compassion, cultivate empathy, and create an immensely positive experience for every member of our school community: to provide an environment where every person feels safe, respected, and cared for, and where we can grow confidence, resilience, self-discipline, and social and personal responsibility.

A Welcome Letter From Principal Thomas

Hello!

It is my pleasure to welcome you (virtually!) to PS 130 The Hernando De Soto School, a diverse and inclusive school community where every child is valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

Guided by our mission of Excellence in Education, Equity and Enrichment for All Children, we are committed to providing every student with meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, create, communicate, and think critically. Together, we nurture compassion, empathy, confidence, resilience, and a strong sense of responsibility.

At P.S. 130, we believe that when students, families, and educators work and learn together, we create a school where everyone feels safe, respected, cared for, and inspired to achieve their fullest potential.

If you are considering joining our school community, we look forward to learning, growing, and achieving excellence together! Please contact us if you’d like more information and/or wish to visit our school!