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Last Chance to Submit Applications for 2023 Kindergarten Admissions

Time is running out! NYC families with children born in 2018 have until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, January 20, 2023, to apply for kindergarten, including Gifted and Talented programs, for fall 2023. Learn more about kindergarten admissions, and submit your application today to reserve your child's seat for the 2023–24 school year!

The Morning BellJanuary 19, 2023

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The Month Ahead (January 2023)

See what's happening in New York City's public schools during the first month of 2023. Highlights include Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday, New York State Regents Exams, and the last day to submit applications for 2023 kindergarten admissions!

The Morning BellJanuary 6, 2023

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The Month Ahead (December 2022)

See what's ahead for New York City's public schools in December 2022! This month's highlights include Winter Recess, Computer Science Education Week, and the last day to submit applications for 2023 middle and high school admissions.

The Morning BellNovember 30, 2022

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Time for Thanks and Gratitude

As NYC public schools head into Thanksgiving Recess (11/24–11/25), we wish everyone who celebrates a joyous and safe Thanksgiving holiday!

The Morning BellNovember 23, 2022

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Get Ready for November’s Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled throughout November. Learn more about these upcoming conferences, and check out our tips and suggested questions to make the most out of your conversations with teachers!

The Morning BellNovember 3, 2022

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The Month Ahead (November 2022)

See what's happening in NYC public schools this month, courtesy of our 2022–23 NYC Public Schools Calendar. Highlights this month include parent-teacher conferences, Election Day, Veterans Day, and Thanksgiving Recess.

The Morning BellNovember 3, 2022

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The 2023 NYC High School Application is Now Open

From now until December 1, 2022, New York City students in grade 8 (or in grade 9 for the first time) can apply for admission to City high schools for the 2023–24 school year. Learn more about this year's high school admissions process, and submit your application today!

The Morning BellOctober 19, 2022

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What’s ‘Fair Student Funding?’ Register for Our October Virtual Sessions!

On October 11 and 12, the NYC Department of Education is hosting public virtual presentations to discuss the City's "Fair Student Funding" (FSF)—the main source of money for most NYC public schools. Register today for any of our four scheduled virtual sessions to learn how FSF works and to see how NYC principals typically decide how and when to spend their schools' FSF money!

The Morning BellOctober 7, 2022

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The Month Ahead (October 2022)

See what's happening in NYC public schools this month, courtesy of our official 2022–23 NYC Public Schools Calendar. Highlights this month include Yom Kippur, Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples Day and the start of NYC's 2022–23 middle and high school admissions processes.

The Morning BellOctober 4, 2022

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Parent-Teacher Conferences Begin September 15

It's time to meet our teachers! Beginning September 15, New York City public schools will virtually host this school year's first round of Parent-Teacher Conferences. Learn more about this month's conference schedule, and consider our conference tips!

The Morning BellSeptember 13, 2022

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The Month Ahead (September 2022)

With summer vacation soon coming to an end, let's take a look at the NYC Public Schools calendar to see what's in store for City schools in September 2022! Highlights this month include the first day of the 2022–23 school year, parent-teacher conferences, and Rosh Hashanah.

The Morning BellAugust 31, 2022

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Get Ready for the New School Year

September 8 is coming up fast—are you ready for the first day of the new school year? Check out our handy checklist to help get you and your family ready for the 2022–2023 school year!

The Morning BellAugust 24, 2022

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Access Your Child’s Spring 2022 Math and ELA Test Results Today

NYC's public school families can now see how their children in grades 3–8 performed on last spring's New York State exams. Log into your NYC Schools Account to see your child's results!

The Morning BellAugust 18, 2022

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NYC Public Schools Celebrate Juneteenth on June 20

For the first time ever, NYC public schools will be closed on Monday, June 20 in celebration of Juneteenth. Learn more about the heritage and history behind our nation's annual celebration of emancipation, and check out our official Juneteenth website for resources, including books, digital exhibits, and more!

The Morning BellJune 17, 2022

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June Deadlines Approaching for 3-K/High School Offers and G&T Applications

Time is running out! Families interested in NYC's Gifted and Talented (G&T) programs have until June 17 to apply, and families with offers to high schools and 3-K programs should accept their offers by June 24 and 27, respectively!

The Morning BellJune 16, 2022

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The 2022–23 NYC Public School Calendar is Now Available

Start planning for next year; New York City's 2022–2023 public school calendar is here! Available in 10 languages, the new calendar includes info about the next school year's most important dates, including the First Day of School, parent-teacher conference nights, and the start of Spring Recess.

The Morning BellJune 6, 2022

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The Month Ahead (June 2022)

We made it to the last month of the 2021–22 school year! See what's happening in NYC public schools in June 2022. Highlights this month include Anniversary Day, Juneteenth, New York State Regents Exams, and the last day of the 2021–22 school year!

The Morning BellJune 3, 2022

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The Month Ahead (May 2022)

As we enter the last full month of the 2021–22 school year, see what's happening in NYC public schools in May 2022! Highlights include Eid al-Fitr, Teacher Appreciation Week, and Memorial Day.

The Morning BellMay 2, 2022

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The Month Ahead (April 2022)

See what's happening in NYC public schools this month! Highlights include Spring Recess, deadlines for 3-K admissions and the 2022 NYC School Survey, and New York State's upcoming mathematics exams for students in grades 3–8.

The Morning BellApril 1, 2022

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Submit the 2022 NYC School Survey by April 15

We've extended the deadline to complete your 2022 NYC School Survey! If you're a City parent/guardian, teacher, or staff member in public school grades 3-K through 12, or a student in grades 6–12, learn more about this year's Survey, and submit your answers by the new deadline on Friday, April 15, 2022!

The Morning BellMarch 23, 2022

Last Chance to Submit Applications for 2023 Kindergarten Admissions

The Month Ahead (January 2023)

The Month Ahead (December 2022)

Time for Thanks and Gratitude

Get Ready for November’s Parent-Teacher Conferences

The Month Ahead (November 2022)

The 2023 NYC High School Application is Now Open

What’s ‘Fair Student Funding?’ Register for Our October Virtual Sessions!

The Month Ahead (October 2022)

Parent-Teacher Conferences Begin September 15

The Month Ahead (September 2022)

Get Ready for the New School Year

Access Your Child’s Spring 2022 Math and ELA Test Results Today

NYC Public Schools Celebrate Juneteenth on June 20

June Deadlines Approaching for 3-K/High School Offers and G&T Applications

The 2022–23 NYC Public School Calendar is Now Available

The Month Ahead (June 2022)

The Month Ahead (May 2022)

The Month Ahead (April 2022)

Submit the 2022 NYC School Survey by April 15

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