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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

3-K Admissions DOE Calendars Featured Gifted and Talented High School Admissions

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

DOE Calendars Featured

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

DOE Calendars Featured

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

DOE Calendars Featured

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

DOE Calendars Featured

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

Data and Reports Featured

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

Data and Reports

Complete the 2022 NYC School Survey by March 25

Time is running out to complete the 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 Friday, March 25, 2022!

The Morning BellMarch 15, 2022

DOE Calendars

The Month Ahead (March 2022)

See what's happening in NYC public schools this month! Highlights include parent-teacher conferences, application deadlines for Pre-K, middle, and high school admissions, SAT School Day, and New York State's upcoming ELA assessments for students in grades 3–8.

The Morning BellMarch 9, 2022

DOE Calendars Featured

Reminder: NYC Schools Closed for Midwinter Recess (Feb 21–25)

All NYC public schools will be closed from Monday, February 21 through Friday, February 25, 2022, for Midwinter Recess.

The Morning BellFebruary 18, 2022

Data and Reports Featured

The 2022 NYC School Survey is Now Open

The 2022 NYC School Survey is now open to all City parents/guardians and teachers, as well as NYC students in grades 6–12. Learn more about this year's Survey, and submit your answers by March 25, 2022!

The Morning BellFebruary 18, 2022

DOE Calendars Featured Health & Wellness

Test Your Child for COVID-19 During Midwinter Recess

Help keep New York City's school communities safe and open by getting tested for COVID-19 before returning to school on February 28, 2022. Learn more about the home test kits we're providing City students for Midwinter Recess, and take note of our recommended testing dates!

The Morning BellFebruary 18, 2022

DOE Calendars Featured

The Month Ahead (February 2022)

See what's happening in NYC public schools this month, courtesy of the DOE's official 2021–22 school calendar. Highlights this month Black History Month, Respect for All (RFA) Week, and Midwinter Recess.

The Morning BellFebruary 9, 2022

Featured Health & Wellness In the News NYC Public Schools 101

Learn About the New COVID-19 Protocols in Effect Across NYC Public Schools

Based on guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the New York State Department of Health, the NYC Department of Education has made changes to City schools' COVID-19 protocols. Learn more about these changes, and continue to do your part to stop the spread!

The Morning BellFebruary 4, 2022

Featured High School Admissions NYC Public Schools 101

The 2022 NYC High School Application is Now Open

From now until March 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 2022–23 school year. Learn more about this year's high school admissions process, and submit your application today!

The Morning BellJanuary 31, 2022

Emergency Announcements Featured

Weather Advisory: All DOE Buildings Closed on January 29

Due to expected severe weather conditions, all activities taking place in NYC Department of Education buildings, including adult education, special education, and Public School Athletic League (PSAL) events, will be cancelled on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Scheduled activities will resume on Sunday, January 30, 2022.

The Morning BellJanuary 28, 2022

Featured High School Admissions NYC Public Schools 101

Join Us for Our Second Virtual Info Session for NYC High School Admissions

On January 24, 26, and 27, the NYC Department of Education will host Part 2 of its series of virtual events for City high school admissions. Learn more about these events, including interpretation services and how to join us on Zoom!

The Morning BellJanuary 21, 2022

Elementary School Admissions Featured

Submit Your NYC Kindergarten Application by January 21

Time is running out! City families with children born in 2017 have until Friday, January 21, 2022 to apply for kindergarten—learn more about kindergarten admissions, and apply today to reserve your child's seat for the 2022–2023 school year!

The Morning BellJanuary 20, 2022

Featured Health & Wellness In the News NYC Public Schools 101

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 Morning BellJanuary 4, 2022

DOE Calendars Featured

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.

The Morning BellJanuary 4, 2022

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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

Complete the 2022 NYC School Survey by March 25

The Month Ahead (March 2022)

Reminder: NYC Schools Closed for Midwinter Recess (Feb 21–25)

The 2022 NYC School Survey is Now Open

Test Your Child for COVID-19 During Midwinter Recess

The Month Ahead (February 2022)

Learn About the New COVID-19 Protocols in Effect Across NYC Public Schools

The 2022 NYC High School Application is Now Open

Weather Advisory: All DOE Buildings Closed on January 29

Join Us for Our Second Virtual Info Session for NYC High School Admissions

Submit Your NYC Kindergarten Application by January 21

Staying Safe, Staying Open

The Month Ahead (January 2022)

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