"Achieving Excellence Together" Our mission is to provide maximum educational opportunities for all children at P.S. 117. We continue to strive to improve the quality of teaching and learning while encouraging an understanding of and respect for the diversity of our school population. We are committed to enlisting the collaborative efforts of students, parents, teachers, supervisors and community members to ensure excellence in achievement and equity in outcomes for all. We envision a learning environment that nurtures children and families, maximizes opportunities for individual growth and encourages mutual involvement, responsibility and a partnership of the school, home, and community.