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Children crafting with beads at a decorated table.

Italian Heritage Celebration

An instructor demonstrating to children surrounded by pottery.

A Day in Clay Art Program with Cliff Mendelson, Artist-in-Residence

A group of students observing a pottery demonstration in a classroom.
Child in an orange shirt smiling in front of a decorated table.

Italian Heritage Celebration

Hands mold clay while surrounded by crafting materials and instructions on the table.
Two boys playing chess with a colorful tablecloth in the background.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage - Wax Museum

A child's hands shape clay into a pot on a workspace covered with clay tools.

Click on slide to view our B.E.A.R.S. video

An instructor shows pottery to students while they gather around a table of artifacts.
Group of people with Puerto Rican symbols and a table with various cultural items.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month - Wax Museum

Students engaged in a pottery lesson with a teacher in a classroom.

A Day in Clay Art Program

Two smiling boys holding clay pots in a classroom.

A Day in Clay Art Program

Group of children and adults posing with awards in front of an Italian flag.

Italian Heritage Celebration

Job fair advertisement for Jersey City Public Schools with event details.

November 14, 2026 - JCPS Job Fair

Children participating in a cultural presentation with posters and performances.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage - Wax Museum

A child's hands shaping clay on a work surface.
Students working on assignments at desks with books and supplies.

Grade 4 Cursive Writing

Instructor shows various pottery items to students in a classroom setting.

A Day in Clay Art Program with Cliff Mendelson, Artist-in-Residence

Mission Statement

At the President Barack Obama Community School, we work collaboratively to ensure every student achieves academically, socially, and emotionally. PS 34 is a learning community dedicated to building lifelong learners, respectful and responsible citizens, and independent thinkers who will contribute positively to our society.
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About Us

  • Education Personalized Learning Environment
  • National Recognition for Character Culture
  • Full-Service Community School Model
  • Grant-Funded Enrichment and Holistic Health
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