Have an NYC student who is heading into middle school (grades 6–8) next school year? Submit your NYC Middle School Application for fall 2021 admissions by Tuesday, February 9, 2021!
The Morning BellJanuary 15, 2021
The clock is ticking! Students interested in applying for fall 2021 admission to any of New York City's eight testing Specialized High Schools have until Friday, January 15 to register for this year's Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT), while students applying to Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts need to register for auditions by Tuesday, February 23.
See what's ahead for NYC public schools in January 2021. Highlights include Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the deadline for kindergarten applications, and the start of the City's middle and high school application processes.
The Morning BellJanuary 4, 2021
City families with children born in 2016 can apply for kindergarten until January 19, 2021—learn more about kindergarten admissions, and apply today to reserve your child's seat for the 2021–2022 school year!
The Morning BellDecember 21, 2020
After a citywide transition to remote instruction on 12/17, all NYC public school students in grades 3K–5 and District 75 will return to in-person learning on Friday, December 18, 2020. Students in grades 6–12 will continue to learn remotely.
The Morning BellDecember 17, 2020
Due to expected severe weather conditions, all New York City public school buildings will close and transition to remote learning on Thursday, December 17, 2020. All students will be expected to log on to their online classrooms and engage with their school work from home.
The Morning BellDecember 16, 2020
On Thursday, December 17, the NYC Department of Education and the NYC Mayor's Office are hosting a joint telephone town hall for City public school families! Join us from 6:30–7:30 p.m., and have your questions answered about COVID-19 testing, ventilation in schools, PPE, and more!
The Morning BellDecember 15, 2020
On Wednesday, December 9, the NYC Department of Education and NYC Health + Hospitals are hosting a joint telephone town hall in Spanish for City public school families! Join us from 6:30–7:30 p.m., and have your questions answered about COVID-19 testing, ventilation in schools, PPE, and more!
The Morning BellDecember 9, 2020
After temporarily closing all school buildings in mid-November, the NYC Department of Education will reopen City public school buildings for in-person instruction beginning on Monday, December 7.
Richard A. CarranzaDecember 1, 2020
Have an NYC Schools Account (NYCSA)? Sign up for NYCSA today to get access to your child's grades, attendance information, and more, including important updates regarding City schools!
The Morning BellNovember 30, 2020
All NYC public schools will switch to full-time remote instruction until further notice.
Richard A. CarranzaNovember 18, 2020
From November 2–15, 2020, NYC public school students who are currently in remote-only instructional settings can switch to in-person learning for the 2020–2021 school year. Learn more about Blended Learning and the DOE's Learning Preference Form, and make your selection by November 15!
The Morning BellNovember 4, 2020
The 2020–21 calendar for New York City's public schools is finally here. Available in ten languages, you can now take note of this school year's important dates, including Thanksgiving Recess, Winter Break, and Spring Recess.
The Morning BellSeptember 16, 2020
As New York begins its recovery from the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, NYC public schools are preparing for in-school instruction this fall. Learn more about the health and safety protocols that the NYC Department of Education will be implementing across all City public schools for the 2020–2021 school year.
The Morning BellSeptember 16, 2020
This summer, the DOE is calling on all students across the City to participate in its first-ever Summer Enrichment Challenges! Learn more about these weekly challenges for City students in grades K–12, and join the fun all summer long through the week of August 17, 2020.
The Morning BellJuly 22, 2020
Beginning Thursday, July 16, the NYC Department of Education is hosting virtual info sessions for students and families to discuss the reopening of City schools this fall. Register today, and be sure to submit any questions you have about the upcoming school year with your registration!
The Morning BellJuly 14, 2020
Summer is a great time for discovery, exploration, and self-improvement. Learn about some of the resources and activities available for NYC students of all ages this summer, and help keep children's minds active all season long!
The Morning BellJuly 9, 2020
The DOE is looking for feedback from NYC students and families regarding the reopening of City school buildings for the 2020–2021 school year. Fill out our official Return to School 2020 survey, and let us know your thoughts before June 30!
The Morning BellJune 19, 2020
With the end of the 2019–2020 fast approaching, NYC public schools are getting ready for summer school. Learn more about the City's summer instructional plans, including schedules and available resources, after the jump!
The Morning BellMay 29, 2020
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the DOE announced an adjusted K–12 grading policy for NYC public schools. Learn how these changes will affect you and your family, and check out answers to some of your most frequently asked questions!
The Morning BellMay 22, 2020
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