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Take advantage of the remainder of the summer season by seeking out and participating great, New York-based summer activities that are appropriate for the whole family!
The Morning BellAugust 17, 2022
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!
Mark Your Calendars: Education Council Elections Begin January 2023
Beginning January 9, 2023, parents of current New York City public school students can run for seats on any of the City's 36 Community and Citywide Education Councils (CCECs). Learn how to get involved, and apply to serve by February 13, 2023!
Discover the Joy of Learning During Winter Recess
Make the most of Winter Recess (12/26/22—1/2/23) with our handy list of family-friendly activities and books for children of all ages!
Celebrate Computer Science All Week Long
Throughout the week of December 5–11, schools across the City are commemorating Computer Science Education Week, our annual celebration of computer science (CS) instruction and programming for K–12 students. Learn more about CS Education Week, including some of the events and activities that will be taking place at City schools across the five boroughs, and support CS instruction at home by completing an Hour of Code!
The COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for children ages 6 months and older! Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine options that are now available for our youngest New Yorkers, and schedule a vaccination appointment today!
The Morning BellAugust 9, 2022
After an intensive search and interview process, Chancellor Banks has selected 45 superintendents who will help lead NYC public school communities throughout the 2022–23 school year. Learn who will be the superintendent of your school district this fall!
The Morning BellJuly 15, 2022
In celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month, the New York Yankees partnered with the Stonewall Inn and the NYC Department of Education to award five of the City's high school seniors with college scholarships worth $10K each as part of our third annual Yankees-Stonewall Scholarship Initiative. Learn more about this year's scholarship recipients, and join us as we congratulate their success!
The Morning BellJuly 7, 2022
From now until August 31, 2022, NYC teens aged 14–19 can work out for free at Planet Fitness clubs across the five boroughs. Learn more about the High School Summer Pass, and sign up for your free pass TODAY!
The Morning BellJuly 6, 2022
From June 28–September 2, 2022, 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 Location search tool!
The Morning BellJune 30, 2022
The DOE has named 20 honorees for the City's tenth annual Big Apple Awards! Learn more about this year's outstanding honorees, and join us as we congratulate each of these educators for their incredible work inside and outside the classroom!
The Morning BellJune 29, 2022
As we approach the end of the school year, I'm filled with enormous gratitude for the input I've received from families, students, and staff members over the past six months. Thanks to your partnership, I'm excited for the future of New York City public schools!
Chancellor David C. BanksJune 24, 2022
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
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
June is Pride Month. Check out the DOE’s commemorative, age-appropriate list of books for students in grades 3-K through 12, and celebrate Pride Month throughout the rest of the month and beyond!
The Morning BellJune 15, 2022
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
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
Our ongoing Hidden Voices series continues with our profile of Dr. Mabel Ping-Hua Lee, the Chinese-American scholar, suffragist, and minister who once led a parade of 10,000 people down Fifth Avenue in support of universal voting rights.
The Morning BellMay 26, 2022
Submitted an application for NYC pre-kindergarten programs earlier this year? Check your MySchools account for your child's pre-K offer letter, and accept your offer today!
The Morning BellMay 20, 2022
Applied for an NYC middle school program earlier this year? Check your MySchools account for your child's middle school offer letter, and see if they've been waitlisted for any programs!
The Morning BellMay 20, 2022