Paul L Dunbar
Middle School
Welcome to Dunbar
Middle School (MS 301)
An outstanding middle school for 6th-8th grade students: SMALL SCHOOL, BIG POTENTIAL
Welcome to our middle school community! Here, we are dedicated to fostering a positive environment that emphasizes the 5Ps: Participation, Positive, Present, Productive, and Positive. Together, we strive to inspire each student to reach their full potential, embrace their unique talents, and work collaboratively with peers and teachers. Join us on this exciting journey of learning and growth.
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Latest News
October
Broadway Jr Grant
In 2023, Dunbar Middle School was the recipient of the Disney Broadway Jr. Grant with performance licenses to produce shows from our Broadway Junior catalog, free of charge! Dunbar students performed Once on This Island for families, staff and students in May 2024. In 2025, Dunbar performed Newsies. We are excited that we are another year of this grant and and will be performing a new musical in the 2026!!
September
Unveiling of Student Bench
Students participated in a school program in partnerships with CEI (Center for Educational Innovation). Teaching Artists from CEI worked alongside classroom teachers to deliver a robust visual arts curriculum that addresses contemporary social issues. This includes visits with distinguished and world renowned Guest Artists, and culminates in the creation and public display of meaningful, issue-based works of art on benches in all five boroughs. The program culminated in a students created a bench that is displayed in the school lobby.