P.S. 197 community is very active working with all children to provide a foundation for students to reach their maximum potential. Through comprehensive, exact standards to opportunities to allow children to be independent thinkers, problem solvers, and responsible citizens. There are several educational programs that are being used at East Moriches with the goal of encouraging the growth and development of every student’s personal interests and capabilities. Parents are encouraged to become active involved partners in the school to help and provide support to for their children’s educational success. Therefore staff, teachers, and parents along with the community work side by side to ensure students are meeting all academic requirements to prepare them for taking an active role as upstanding citizens. Parents are invited to be in the PTA, to volunteer at the school, to attend school events, and to support their children as they are going through a challenging time in their lives. It is important to give students the community to support them through these changes.
