About Us

P.S. 18X United Community School

Our Mission

To ensure each student graduates on a pathway to a rewarding career and long-term economic security equipped to be a positive force for change.

Students Learning

Our Vision

D7 is the bridge to generational success.

PS 18 empowers stakeholders through an environment that builds a legacy of communication, commitment and belonging whereby bridging multi-cultural and multi-generational voices with the South Bronx community.

Instructional Focus

Our instructional focus will be on enhancing teachers' ability to use purposeful questioning and model explicit vocabulary to facilitate academic discourse.

The goal is to move beyond basic comprehension and guide students in analyzing texts, developing vocabulary, and connecting ideas across different genres. This will create more opportunities for students to engage in evidence-based discussions and writing, particularly when comparing and contrasting paired texts or problem solving strategies.

Our Core Values

Trust, transparency, and teamwork are the pillars for building OUR bright future leaders.

Trust

Building strong, reliable relationships and a safe space within our school community.

Transparency

Fostering an open environment where communication flows freely, clearly, and honestly.

Teamwork

Working collaboratively to empower our students and elevate the entire South Bronx community.