DYKER HEIGHTS — A new school is in session in Dyker Heights.Math, Engineering and Science Academy Charter High School officially opened its second location at 1222 63rd St. with a grand opening ceremony on Aug. 21.
MESA Charter High School: South Brooklyn welcomed 130 students and marked the official start of its inaugural school year.
The festivities included music, food and a chance for students to mingle.This is the second MESA location; the first was founded in Bushwick in 2013. The school plans to grow to 500 students across grades 9-12.
“MESA South Brooklyn will blend the tight-knit family environment, rigorous instruction, and college and career preparation for which MESA is well-known,” the school’s website said.
“I am deeply committed to helping every student succeed and grow no matter your starting point,” Spoden said on the site. “I will always look for ways to make school a place where you feel supported, challenged, celebrated and prepared for your future.”
MESA was co-founded by Arthur Samuels and Pagee Cheung.Samuels, who is also the school’s executive director, welcomed students, staff and parents during the party, along with Spoden, Assistant Principal Spencer Tibbals and Operations Director Kimberly Waite.
“Families, students, staff and community members celebrated the milestone together, creating a joyful, welcoming atmosphere,” the school wrote in a statement. “MESA: South Brooklyn is dedicated to fostering a close-knit environment, nurturing well-rounded students, and building a lasting legacy for both the school and the neighborhood it serves.”
According to the New York Post, demand is high as 445 students applied for 125 spots using a random lottery system. MESA: South Brooklyn is a part of Community District 20, which covers Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Bath Beach, parts of Sunset Park, Bensonhurst, and the Fort Hamilton Army Base.
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