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Welcome to the Buzz Around the Hive gallery where memories are made, smiles are shared, and our Hive comes to life!

Here, you’ll find snapshots of the joy, learning, and connection happening every day at PS 224. From spirit days and family events to classroom celebrations, assemblies, and special moments, our gallery showcases the heart of our school community.

Whether it's a big event or a small victory, we celebrate it all because every moment matters in the Hive.

Buzz Around the Hive:
Our Photo Gallery

Family & Community Buzz

Pictures from our family engagement events, community partnerships, and celebrations that bring families and school together

Buzzing with Books: Read Aloud Day in the Hive

Students gathered around  as guest readers, teachers, and even fellow students brought books to life. From animated facial expressions to eager hands turning pages, these snapshots capture the joy, focus, and imagination of young minds fully engaged in storytelling. Each image reflects the heart of our Hive community, connection, and a shared love for reading.
Every story read aloud became a moment of magic, and every photo tells its own chapter.

College & Career Week: Dreaming, Designing, and Defining Our Future

These photos capture students dreaming big, creating boldly, and celebrating the journey toward their future selves.
"In the Hive, every future is bright—and it starts with a vision."

Hive Carnival: A Sweet Ending to a Buzzing School Year!

To celebrate all the hard work, growth, and joy of the year, our Hive wrapped up the school year with a buzz-worthy carnival full of games, music, treats, and laughter!
These photos capture the smiles, spirit, and excitement of a day our students—and staff—won’t forget!

 Growing in the Hive: Our Hydroponics Lab in Action

Students in our Hive are not just learning about science—they're living it!

These photos capture our budding scientists planting, monitoring, and harvesting with curiosity and care. Every seedling in our lab is a symbol of growth just like our students.

Class of 2025:

From the Hive to New Heights

The Hive was filled with pride, joy, and unforgettable moments as we celebrated the incredible journey of the Class of 2025. From the stage to the dance floor, these graduates showed us what it means to grow, lead, and shine.

In these photos, you’ll find memories from both Graduation Day a powerful moment of reflection and achievement—and Senior Dance  Night an evening of celebration, style, and friendship.

As they fly off to their next adventures, we send them forward with love, pride, and the reminder: “Once a part of the Hive, always a part of the Hive.”

Father’s Day Basketball Showdown: Dads, Hoops & Hive Pride

Our Hive brought the heat to the court for a special Father’s Day Basketball Tournament a day filled with friendly competition, family fun, and unforgettable memories.

Students, dads, uncles, mentors, and staff laced up their sneakers and showed off their skills in a series of exciting matchups. 

These photos capture the energy, hustle, and heart that made this event one to remember. “In the Hive, we celebrate our fathers and father figures with love, respect, and a little bit of full-court action!”

100 Days Smarter: Celebrating Milestones in the Hive

The Hive was buzzing with excitement as we marked the 100th Day of School a big milestone filled with creativity, learning, and fun!

Students celebrated with themed outfits, “100 things” projects, math games, and classroom activities that honored all the growth, friendships, and knowledge built over the first 100 days. 

These photos capture the joy, pride, and Hive spirit of a day dedicated to how far we’ve come and the great things still ahead!

Spooktacular Fun in the Hive:  Costume Day

The Hive was full of frightfully fun fashion as students and staff celebrated Halloween Costume Day with creativity, laughter, and Hive spirit!

From silly to spooky, classic to clever, our hallways transformed into a colorful parade of costumes. Classrooms were filled with festive activities, themed story time, and plenty of photo-worthy moments. These snapshots capture the joy, imagination, and community that make our school a truly magical place to learn and grow.

Contact Us

757 Wortman Avenue,

Brooklyn,NY 11208

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Phone : 718-235-3600​

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SCHOOL HOURS

MON-FRI 8:00 am – 2:20 pm

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