Elementary School

PS 22: Be Kind

Thrive Collective partnered with Projectivity Group to enhance the front entrance hallway of PS 22. Art Directors Magie Serpica and Peter Yip worked with 4th graders to come up with different images to paint in the hallway. The result is 6 different sections of playful ideas taken directly from student art work. PS 22: Be…

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PS X017: This Is Us

Who is the Forest Avenue Campus? From its early Hip Hop and Graffiti legends to its current students and the future they hold, P.S. 17X is here to tell us — THIS IS US. On a four school campus and in a neighborhood with a rich creative history, our students created a unifying message evident…

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Ella Baker School: Stronger Together

It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood✨ but this is no ordinary neighborhood. Sharing its halls with six different schools, the Julia Richman Campus is the home to a vibrant and supportive community. It was a blast to collaborate with students at the Ella Baker School to create many of the highlights in this mural.…

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PS 185: Harlem Strong

HARLEM STRONG💫 Drawing inspiration from the school motto, “Harlem strong, Harlem proud, Harlem excellence,” this project invited students to tap into their imagination and dreams for a future Harlem. Shooting for the stars, our students went above and beyond as they shared playful scenes of a city like no other. A place where learning and…

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PS 130: We Rise

PS 130 has risen from the ashes of the last year as a phoenix flying bright with sights of the future for their school. With such a transformation, jubilee breaks through the quiet as students partake in the song and dance to ring in a new season. Working with PS 130 showed us that we…

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PS 89Q: Tree of Life

Let the show go on!🎈 In memory of two cherished teachers, this project stands as a lasting tribute to the lives and impact of Ms. Hamermesh and Ms. Walter. It was an honor to share some beautiful and heartfelt moments with the community of PS 89Q in our time together. Drawing from the creativity and…

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PS 288: We Rise By Lifting Others

We Rise By Lifting Others 🦅 In reflection of many of PS 288’s values, our time with this school demonstrated the power of teamwork as an effort to soar towards excellence. This school truly leads by example in the way the students and staff collectively uplift and support one another, especially when facing obstacles. With…

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PS 105Q: Wave of Kindness

Wave of Kindness 🌊 Encouraging the school’s new message of “Sharing Hope, Our Experiences, and Stories,” students shared with us some of their favorite pastimes both individually and collectively. With our team, they were able to collaborate on showing PS 105Q’s vision to connect, grow and inspire hope through various snapshots of their school. In…

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PS 279: What Takes Root

What is your mindfulness rooted in? The students of PS 279 joined us in exploring how we are the core of this city. We soon came to discuss the importance of our mental well-being not only on our individual selves, but the impact it has on those around us as well. Connected in more ways…

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PS 280Q: The Garden

thrivecollective-ps280q-thegarden-3 thrivecollective-ps280q-thegarden-5 The Home of the Lionhearts is one that blooms from strong values planted in and for the community. With a rich source of influence, PS 280Q fosters the space for students to flourish and do everything with H.E.A.R.T♥️ To team with such an amazing community was a great reminder of things that essential…

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