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On Monday, January 17, 2022, all NYC public schools will be closed in observation of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Celebrate Dr. King's legacy with our suggested family-facing resources for students of all ages!
The Morning BellJanuary 14, 2022
Staying Safe, Staying Open
With schools back in session following Winter Recess, we've updated our health and safety measures to ensure the continued safety of our students and staff members. Learn more about the changes we've made that will help keep City schools open this year.
The Month Ahead (January 2022)
See what's happening in New York City's public schools during the first month of 2022! Highlights include virtual fairs for fall 2022 elementary and CTE high school admissions, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday, and a citywide training day for school-based staff members in 6–12 and 9–12 schools.
NYC students who are in their last year of elementary school (grades 5 or 6) can begin applying now for fall 2022 admission to the City's middle schools (grades 6–8). Learn more about this year's admissions process, and submit your application by March 1, 2022!
The Morning BellJanuary 14, 2022
New year, new opportunities for NYC students! Check out some of the latest learning programs and workshops available to City students this month!
The Morning BellJanuary 10, 2022
In his first letter to NYC families as the leader of the NYC Department of Education, Chancellor David Banks outlines his vision for City public schools while calling for an all-hands-on-deck approach to meet the challenges we face today.
Chancellor David C. BanksJanuary 5, 2022
With schools back in session following Winter Recess, we've updated our health and safety measures to ensure the continued safety of our students and staff members. Learn more about the changes we've made that will help keep City schools open this year.
The Morning BellJanuary 4, 2022
See what's happening in New York City's public schools during the first month of 2022! Highlights include virtual fairs for fall 2022 elementary and CTE high school admissions, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday, and a citywide training day for school-based staff members in 6–12 and 9–12 schools.
The Morning BellJanuary 4, 2022
All NYC public schools and offices will be closed beginning Friday, December 24, 2021, until Friday, December 31, 2021. Schools will reopen on Monday, January 3, 2022.
The Morning BellDecember 23, 2021
As Winter Recess 2021 kicks off, Meisha Porter provides her last official message to City students and families before departing as leader of NYC's public schools.
Meisha Ross PorterDecember 23, 2021
As we head into Winter Recess, learn about the unique learning opportunities available to NYC public school students this month, courtesy of the United Nations, Irondale, and the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment!
The Morning BellDecember 23, 2021
During the week of January 24, 2022, New York City families and with students who are currently in eighth grade (or in ninth grade for the first time) can begin applying for admission to City high schools (grades 9–12) for the 2022–23 school year. Learn more about this year's high school admissions process, including the high school application, and start researching your school options today!
The Morning BellDecember 23, 2021
Earlier this month, NYC schools across the five boroughs celebrated Computer Science Education Week (December 6–12, 2021). See how some of our schools celebrated this event, and let us know what computer science projects your students are working on this year!
The Morning BellDecember 22, 2021
During the week of January 10, 2022, New York City families with students who are currently in fifth grade can begin applying for admission to City middle schools (Grades 6–8) for the 2022–23 school year. Learn more about this year's middle school admissions process, including the middle school application, and start researching your school options today!
The Morning BellDecember 20, 2021
City families with children born in 2017 can apply for kindergarten until January 18, 2022—learn more about kindergarten admissions, and apply today to reserve your child's seat for the 2022–2023 school year!
The Morning BellDecember 14, 2021
See what's ahead for New York City's public schools in December 2021. Highlights this month include Winter Recess and events for families planning to apply for NYC elementary schools this winter.
The Morning BellDecember 7, 2021
High school seniors: it's time to get money for college! Check out our breakdown of the college financial aid application process, including ways to identify college costs, search scholarship resources, and compare financial aid awards.
The Morning BellDecember 6, 2021
After serving New York City's public schools for two decades, Chancellor Meisha Porter announces her departure from the NYC Department of Education.
Meisha Ross PorterDecember 2, 2021