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Official blog for the NYC Department of Education, home of a million students across 1,800+ schools

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FeaturedHealth and FitnessStudent AthleticsStudent Opportunities

Gain a Winning Edge with PSAL’s Summer Sports and Fitness Program

High school students: it's time to start training for your next PSAL season! This summer, all New York City students entering grades 9–12 in September 2023 can sign up for any of PSAL's High School Summer Sports and Fitness Programs taking place at participating sites! Learn more about PSAL's new summer training program, and register today for any of the two training session periods scheduled this summer!
July 11, 2023
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Beyond the ClassroomFeaturedHealth & WellnessNYC Services

Free Summer Meals for NYC Kids Until September 1

From June 28–September 1, 2023, select NYC public schools, community pool centers, parks, and food trucks across the five boroughs are offering free and nutritious breakfast and lunch to anyone who is 18 years old and under. Learn more about the DOE's Free Summer Meals program, and find service locations near you with our Find a Meal Location search tool or by texting "NYCFood" to 304-304 (Message and data rates may apply).
July 10, 2023
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DOE CalendarsFeatured

NYC Public School Calendars Released for 2023–24, 2024–25, and 2025–26 School Years

We've heard you loud and clear—check out our newly released NYC public school calendars for the next three school years! Accessible in 10 languages and featuring some of the most important dates of the 2023–24, 2024–25, and 2025–26 school years, our official calendars are now available to help you and your family start making plans for the next school year and beyond!
June 29, 2023
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DOE Calendars

The 2023–24 NYC Public Schools Calendar is Now Available

Whip out your daily planners and calendar apps—New York City's official 2023–2024 public school calendar is here! Available in 10 languages, the new calendar includes the next school year's most important dates, including the First Day of School, parent-teacher conference schedules, Winter Recess, and more. Check out next year's school calendar, and start planning for the year ahead!
June 2, 2023
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Beyond the ClassroomFeatured

Opportunities for Students (May/June 2023)

From college prep programs and virtual field trips, to career conferences, NYC students have access to several outstanding learning opportunities as we head into the summer season. Learn more about some of the great programs, events, and activities available for NYC students in grades 9–12 over the next several weeks, and see how students can be a part of any of them today!
May 19, 2023