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Welcome to MS 343

M.S. 343 believes in developing strong relationships with students and their families in order to support their independence and build confidence in themselves and respect for others. We believe in a focus on exposure and experiences to prepare students to be productive and successful members of society.
Principal
Mr. Vincent Gassetto
Assistant Principal
Dr. Deirdre Callahan
Dean
Mr. Carlos Lopez
School Secretary
Mrs. I. Ott
Parent Coordinator
Mrs. A. Cunningham
Address
345 Brook Avenue, Bronx, NY 10454
Fax
(718) 292-4473
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Harvey Gaspard, music teacher plays guitar on stage
Two students wear headphones and look at laptops
A uniformed student writes with a pencil
Two students talk while waiting in a group for the train
A student in an MS343 jersey poses with a basketball
Two students hug while looking at an assignment together.
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A student poses during a fashion show in a yellow outfit
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News & Announcements

Here you will find the latest MS343 news and information for families. Check it out!
At the MS343 8th grade prom, students danced, took ridiculous selfie videos, and hilariously lost a dance-off to a 9-foot robot that could floss and had a steam cannon.

MS343 Prom

At the MS343 8th grade prom, students danced, took ridiculous selfie videos, and hilariously lost a dance-off to a 9-foot robot wielding a steam cannon. You know, a Tuesday.
MS343 Students enjoy ropes course at Club Getaway

8th Grade Trip to Club Getaway

Last week's Club Getaway trip was filled with team-building challenges, thrilling activities, and memory-making, and highlighted 8th grade's incredible journey and the strong bond with teachers and peers.
students getting off roller coaster with big smiles

6th and 7th Grade Quassy Park trip

On a perfect June day, students enjoyed rollercoasters, time with friends, spinning in circles and hanging upside-down, and so. much. ice cream.
  • 1st Impact
    On Student Learning
    According the the NYC School Performance Dashboard, MS 343 ranked first in District 7 the past four years for our impact on student learning. This puts MS343 in the 95th percentile across all five boroughs for student growth.
  • 100% Regents
    Exams Pass Rate
    35% of MS 343 8th graders begin high school with Algebra 1 or Living Environment Regents credits.
  • 1700+ Students
    Impacted
    Since 2005, The MS343 experience has helped over 1700 students explore their potential.