A cozy neighborhood school in trendy East Williamsburg - 196WBMS The Williamsburg Bridge Magnet School for Communication and Media Arts is a warm and friendly place where students receive a well-rounded education and individualized attention from their teachers. The school has the feel of a close-knit community where everyone works diligently to infuse learning with a sense of fun. Through the magnet program, students have access to hands on project based learning experiences that include technology, the arts, cooking and more!

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  • Early Childhood Virtual Open House!

    Join one of our virtual open houses to learn all about our early childhood programs at 196 WBMS!

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  • Mayor Bill de Blasio & Schools Chancellor Meisha Porter Visit 196 WBMS!

    What an exciting day at 196 WBMS!  We got a visit from Mayor Bill de Blasio & Schools Chancellor Meisha Porter!  It was such an honor to have them at our school to launch the city's new initiative  “NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program” which is the largest city-run program aimed at providing kids with college funds in the country. Our students were thrilled to receive a $100 savings bond in a NYC scholarship account!

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  • Parent Handbook Now Available Online!

    View the Parent Handbook on our website - available in the top navigation bar.

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Events

  • Sports After School

    Sports After School

    All Grades

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  • Literacy & Math After School K/1/2/4

    Literacy & Math

    K/1/2/4

    2:25-4:25

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  • Literacy/Math Grades 3/4

    Literacy/Math Afterschool

    Grades 3/4

    2:25-4:25

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  • Art After School

    2:25-4:25

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  • Literacy/Math K/1/2/5

    Literacy/Math

    K/1/2/5

    2:25-4:25

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  • Principal Colon

    Principal Colon

Principal's Message

Dear 196 WBMS Families,

Welcome back!! I hope you had a fun, safe and healthy summer. It is so nice to be back at school in person!!! I am confident that we will have a successful and safe school year.

I am excited to announce that our school has a new 3-K program this year.

More information is forthcoming!! Teachers will reach out to parents once we return from Summer Break.

Once again thank you so much for all of your support and cooperation!  We are so happy that you are part of our 196WBMS family! 

Welcome Back To School, 

Janine Colon