Our dedicated and compassionate staff believe in student-centered, standards-based and social-emotional instruction fostered by relationships and real world connections. Our community embraces high standards and expectations for all. We promote lifelong learning, fostering academic achievement and social/emotional well-being in a safe environment.

We are a Leader in Me and LightHouse School that creates well-rounded learners by developing the whole-person and preparing students to become life-ready leaders. Leader in Me unites students, staff, and families around a common goal to prepare students with college, career, and life-readiness skills that are necessary to thrive in today’s ever-changing, fast-paced environment.

We pride ourselves in meeting the specialized needs of all students.  We have GEM (Growth and Education of Students with Multiple Disabilities) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Programs at every grade level. 

• School No. 45 is a LightHouse certified school
• Family time focused on SEL and enrichment on early dismissal days.
• Additional ELA and math support provided in grades K-6.
• Daily Leader in Me lessons promoting The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Children.
• Individualized student goal setting.
• Student-led conferencing.
• Social Communication programming for students with ASD
• This school is currently a Comprehensive Support & Improvement (CSI) Schools by the New York State Education Department.
• Student Light House: A leadership team for students to participate in the decision-making at the school level.
• Staff participates on Action Teams where everyone takes a leadership role in various aspects of school, including academics and spirit events.