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Baseball
Mr. Mason and Mr. Sharpe enjoying our Fall Festival
Baseball
STEM
Great stance from one of our Seniors
Some of our amazing Chess Team!
Drone
STEM
Flag football Team photo!

Flag Football 

Girls Softball
Girls Softball
Our students fully enjoying our brand new Drone Club!
Coach Haley and Coach Mazurek with our Soccer team!
Baseball
We are so proud of our Wrestling Team!
Cooking Club
Our girls Volleyball Team had the chance to visit a college Volleyball game!
Afterschool Cooking Club
Cooking Club
8th grade boys drawing up a play
VR in Math!
Boys Baseball
Flag Football
Morning arrival!
Black History Month Celebration
Face painting at our annual Fall Festival

Face painting at our annual Fall Festival

Black History Month Celebration
Baseball
Some of our Social Studies debate champs!
Hispanic Heritage Month
Library
Wrestling Tournament at MS 582
Wrestling time!
Our of our students takes some time to study for her next chess match at Chess Nationals
Big swing by one of our Seniors!
Afterschool podcast
Cooking Club
Afterschool Cooking Club
Hispanic Heritage Month
St John's University mascot having fun with our Volleyball girls.You love to see it.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Girls Softball
Videography
Baseball
Library
Black History Month Celebration
Fall festival

Fall Festival '25

Math
Volleyball
Math
Our very talented Volleyball Team!
Afterschool Cooking Club
Meeting an Author
One of our Seniors at work!
Coach Fiola leading the way for our Flag Football boys.
We are so proud of our Chess team and their performance at the Chess Nationals in Texas.
Girls Softball
Black History Month Celebration
Black History Month Celebration
We support!
Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month
Black History Month Celebration
The always joyful ELA teacher Ms. Bailey
Drone
Black History Celebration
Hispanic Heritage Month.
Girls Softball
Videography
Black History Month Celebration
STEM
Ms Jeffcoat helping students
Girls Softball

Girls Softball

Hispanic Heritage Month
Drone Championship
Afterschool Cooking Club
Library
Coach Fiola hyping up our flag football boys
Math
Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month
Principal Merced with a selfie alongside our Baseball Boys
STEM
Math
Hispanic Heritage Month
Black History Month Celebration
Cooking Club
Parents showing support
Cooking Club
Hispanic Heritage Month
STEM
Hispanic Heritage Month
Debate champs!
Afterschool Cooking Club
Hispanic Heritage Month
Afterschool Podcast Club
Hispanic Heritage Month
Fun in Math
Black History Celebration
Brooklyn Champions!

Brooklyn Baseball Champions!

Congratulations to our baseball team on capping off an amazing season by earning the title of Brooklyn Champions. We are so proud of them.
Brooklyn Champions!

Brooklyn Softball Champions!

Congratulations to our girls softball team on winning the Brooklyn championship. We are so proud of you ladies!
Bulldog Podcast

The Bulldog Podcast!

The MS 582 Bulldog Podcast features middle school students unpacking current events, discussing their academic/social experiences and conversations with educators who give their best effort daily.

Click the link to listen to all podcast episodes.

About Us

M.S. 582, The Magnet School for Multimedia Technology and Urban Planning, located in East Williamsburg, New York, serves students from grades 6 to 8. Our educational philosophy is grounded in the concepts of experience, exposure, and discovery, and we are dedicated to creating opportunities for our students to engage in these areas meaningfully.
 
We offer a variety of educational settings to meet the diverse needs of our students, including general education, Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT), and self-contained classrooms. Our Special Education Teacher Support Services (SETSS) program provides both in-class support and pull-out services, ensuring that all students receive the individualized attention they need to succeed. Additionally, we have in-house service providers for speech, physical therapy (PT), and occupational therapy (OT), as well as comprehensive counseling services to support students' academic, social, and emotional development.
 
Beyond our robust core curriculum, M.S. 582 offers specialized programs in technology, hydroponics, music, and art, where students can develop their skills through hands-on learning and creative projects. Our state-of-the-art fabrication lab, equipped with advanced tools like 3-D printers, engravers, and laser cutters, allows students to bring their innovative ideas to life, learning practical applications of design and engineering concepts. Additionally, our eighth-grade students can challenge themselves with advanced level Regents courses including Algebra I, Living Environment, and U.S. History, earning high school credits and gaining exposure to rigorous academic standards. These opportunities help students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for college and career readiness.
 
Our extracurricular activities are designed to foster diverse interests and skills, featuring options such as chess, cooking, crochet, debate, fabrication, library, student government, robotics, and yoga. These programs take place as lunch clubs and after-school programs, providing students with numerous opportunities to explore their passions and develop new talents. By offering such a wide range of activities, we are committed to educating the whole child, ensuring that each student has the chance to grow intellectually, socially, and emotionally.
 
In addition, we provide a comprehensive seasonal sports program, which includes baseball, basketball, cheerleading, flag football, soccer, softball, track, volleyball, and wrestling. Our sports programs emphasize the importance of being a student-athlete, balancing academic achievement with physical development. These competitive, high-engagement activities foster team and community building, helping students develop leadership skills, resilience, and a sense of camaraderie. Through participation in these programs, students learn the value of teamwork, discipline, and perseverance, all while staying active and healthy.
 
M.S. 582 values community engagement and partnership, collaborating with both School Settlement and Grand Street Settlement. School Settlement supports our five-day afterschool program, enriching student experiences beyond the classroom. Grand Street Settlement provides resources such as dedicated school counselors, family support services, and assistance in social and emotional learning. These partnerships ensure comprehensive support for our students and their families, fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment.
 
Students choose M.S. 582 because we offer a unique blend of rigorous academics, innovative programs, and extensive extracurricular activities, all within a supportive community framework. Our commitment to experiential learning, coupled with our state-of-the-art facilities and strong community partnerships, prepares students for success in high school and beyond. Join us at M.S. 582, where education is an adventure in experience, exposure, and discovery.
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Mission Statement

M.S. 582’s mission is to embed project-based learning and technology use into educational opportunities that support student achievement. Our pedagogical approach emphasizes vocabulary development, writing skills, and targeted academic interventions. Through an interdisciplinary, coherent curriculum, our students will engage in a hands-on, theme-based approach to learning, fostering deep, meaningful discourse and critical thinking. By integrating technology and project-based methods, we aim to create an environment where students actively participate in their education and build skills that are essential for academic success and future careers.
  • Magnet School
  • Community School Grand Street Settlement
  • After School Programs 5 Days a week
  • 12 Sports Teams
  • Robinhood Library
  • Maker Space Fab Lab
  • Hydroponics
  • Chess & Debate
Honor Roll
6th grade trip to Governor's Island!
Soccer
Science is fun!
Dance Team with their fun instructors
Debate champ
Debate Champ
Trip to Governor's Island!
Honor Roll
Honor Roll
8th graders pose with one of their favorite teachers
Soccer
Our wonderful Dance Team at one of their competitions.
Football
Track team at a Meet.
Soccer
Football
Honor Roll
All smiles in class today!
Soccer
Hispanic Heritage
Honor Roll
Another day in class
Soccer
Honor Roll
Soccer
Dance Competition
Honor Roll
Honor Roll
Science
Honor Roll
Track Team is ready. Rain or shine!
Science is fun