Zeta Charter Schools – a high-performing charter school network serving fourteen schools across ten campuses in the Bronx, Queens, and Upper Manhattan – officially opened its first school in Flushing, marking the neighborhood’s first charter school. The new tuition-free public school gives Flushing families a new option focused on rigorous academics, whole-child development, and a school culture grounded in Zeta’s belief that love is the foundation of excellence.  

The ribbon cutting ceremony welcomed Zeta’s founding Kindergarten and 1st grade class and brought together students, families, faculty, and staff to celebrate the school’s opening. Zeta Founder and CEO Emily Kim and Principal Courtney Erickson delivered remarks.  

“Love makes excellence possible. When you know a child deeply and believe in what they can achieve, you can set high expectations and give them the support to reach them,” said Emily Kim, founder and CEO of Zeta Charter Schools. “We are proud to open our doors in Flushing and become part of a new community with such a strong commitment to its children and families. We are excited to build strong relationships from day one and establish a school where every child feels known, supported and challenged to reach their full potential.” “  

“Zeta Flushing is a school where students will be encouraged and nurtured every day,” said Courtney Erickson, Principal of Zeta Flushing School. “We are building a community where students can develop a love of learning, discover what they are capable of, and build the confidence and skills to pursue their dreams. I’m so excited to welcome our founding students and families in Flushing and begin building this school together.”  

Zeta Queens Flushing launches with a founding class of 131 kindergarten and 1st grade students. The school will add one grade each year, eventually serving students through 12th grade. The beautiful campus features a new soccer field and will offer a host of extracurricular activities including arts, athletics, music, chess, Taekwondo, robotics, and technology programming.  

 

 

 

Zeta Charter Schools welcomes founding students and kicks off first day of school.