E 149th St
Bronx, NY

I have noticed a huge change from the last Administration to the new one. They are very attentive to the students of all backgrounds and academic needs. They have remodeled and made the school an inviting place. Many new teachers who are kind and educated.

Anyone who goes to this school might change their minds.

I am writing to express serious concerns regarding the quality of staff conduct and overall environment at MS343. While I appreciate the efforts of the principal, it appears that his leadership is being undermined by a lack of professionalism and accountability among certain members of the staff. In particular, I have observed troubling behavior from the 6th grade dean, and counselors who come across as unprofessional, disrespectful and dismissive toward students and parents. I have also observe the counseling and they have proven to be unhelpful. They lack empathy and competence that is expected in their roles. Perhaps they could use a refresher on how to manage students and be more useful with the title they carry. I respectfully urge your office and DOE to look into these matters and take the appropriate steps to ensure a more supportive, respectful, and productive school year for the fall 2025 and moving forward.Thank you.

My child called me at 930 Am saying she was denied access in the freezing cold because she was 10 minutes late. She has to travel by train and bus for nearly an hour just so they can send her back home. They wasted her travel fairs, her time, and left her feeling disrespected. This school has been good but ever since they denied access to students for being late my child has dreaded going to school. I even tried driving her to school everyday but that didn't work since traffic held us up for 40+ mins, she has been denied access many times. Her attendance has never been this bad her whole life, and her grades are starting to decline.