P.S. 186 Castlewood

Parents are no longer allowed to come in for their child's birthday parties. Very disappointing..
--Submitted by a parent

PS 186 - I am absolutely thrilled to send my two children to Castlewood. I love how the teachers interact with the children and how the Ms. Quinn knows everyone. She always makes it a point to come and meet and greet to say hi if she sees you in the hallway. The school is wonderful, the techniques and education methodological being applied is great. I am proud to say my kids attend PS 186. The Little School with a BIG HEART.
--Submitted by a parent

The best thing I could say about this school is that it is a public school with a private feeling. Our principal, Mrs. Quinn, knows every students names, including their siblings who are not attending the school yet! The teachers are caring and nurturing, the office staff is wonderful, the school facilities are always clean and maintained and the families are kind and very involved. My only regret is that Castlewood only goes up to the 5th grade. I wish it would expand to the 8th grade (and fast!).
--Submitted by a parent

Proud to say my child is a student at this fine school! Teachers and Mrs. Quinn are outstanding.
--Submitted by a parent

The outstanding quality of this school just keeps getting better! This is my daughter's third year in this school, and I am continually impressed by the quality of the principal, the teachers and the school's academic program. The curriculum is very challenging (even for bright children like my daughter), but the teachers are so loving and kind, that they keep the kids engaged and motivated to do their personal best. Comparing notes with parents from other schools in Queens and Long Island, the level of the work being done in Castlewood goes over and beyond what other schools are doing! On this, the last day of school, my daughter said she wished today was the first day of school, so she could do the whole school year over again, because she loves her teachers so much! As a parent, what could be better than hearing that?!? To the kids, Castlewood is much, much more than a school -- it's a caring, nurturing, supportive environment that becomes their home away from home, where the staff and students alike become family. We are truly blessed to be a part of the Castlewood family...
--Submitted by a parent

This school is an absolute dream. The Principal is fantastic and the teachers are phenomenal. My child has improved so much since attending this school. I love the level of professionalism and diligence towards educating our children. If i have one criticism, it would be that they should hold our kids to higher standards. I believe they are capable of doing so much more.The curriculum needs to be more challenging.
--Submitted by a parent

The 'Family' atmosphere. I experience the genuine concern of the teachers and staff for our children to succeed. The artful balance of nurturing and challenging them. The high standard for learning,and the encouragement to make it happen. I'm so, so grateful.
--Submitted by a parent

This is the best school. Its staff is knowledgable, caring, committed to their students learning and well being, and approachable. This school is very welcoming. I feel at peace when I am at work because my children are in a very safe environment.
--Submitted by a parent

Castlewood is a great school. It provides it students with a love of learning not only in the books but through the arts and technology. Castlewood provides a safe, clean environment for all student, staff and parents and is flourishing with a very involved and caring staff as well as devoted parent involvement. Regardless of any age or level that students are they always thrive here at Castlewood, they are taught to be the best they can be, to beleive in themselves and to be kind good cititzens to their classmates and community
--Submitted by a parent

It is a pleasure to be in such a caring and impressive learning environment.
--Submitted by a parent