2021–2022 school year

Chancellor David Banks (second from left), surprises Nethanial Colon (left) with a 2022 Big Apple Award

DOE Celebrations Featured Stories from the Classroom

Congratulations to Our 2022 Big Apple Award Recipients

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

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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

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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

Student carrying a stack of books in a library

Featured Student Opportunities

Upcoming Opportunities for Students (March/April 2022)

As we pass the midway point of March, it's time once again to check out the latest learning programs, workshops, contests, scholarships, and employment opportunities available to NYC students this month!

The Morning BellMarch 22, 2022

Girl holding up a finger painting of a chicken clucking in the sun in front of a smiling teacher.

Pre-K Admissions

Apply for Pre-K Admissions by March 18!

Time is running out! NYC families with children born in 2018 have until Friday, March 18 to submit their 2022 Pre-K applications. Learn more about the City's Pre-K Admissions process, including eligibility requirements, availability, and program options, and complete your child's application TODAY.

The Morning BellMarch 17, 2022

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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

Two young students sitting next to each other at a desk inside a classroom with face masks on.

3-K Admissions Featured Pre-K Admissions

Applications for 2022 3-K and Pre-K Admissions Now Open

NYC families with children born in 2018 or 2019 can apply for Pre-K and 3-K! Learn more about the City's 3-K/Pre-K Admissions processes, including eligibility requirements, availability, and program options, and complete your child's application TODAY.

The Morning BellFebruary 28, 2022

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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

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Featured Student Opportunities

Upcoming Opportunities for Students (February 2022)

With Midwinter Recess almost here, and Spring Recess on the horizon, now is the perfect time to check out some of the latest learning programs, workshops, contests, and employment opportunities available to NYC students this month!

The Morning BellFebruary 17, 2022

Student with face mask getting their temperature checked by an adult off camera

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

Snow plow sanitation truck making its way down an NYC street

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

Student (left, foreground) watching a workshop led by a teacher on an iMac desktop computer

Featured Student Opportunities

Upcoming Opportunities for Students (January 2022)

New year, new opportunities for NYC students! Check out some of the latest learning programs and workshops available to City students this month!

The Morning BellJanuary 10, 2022

Man (right) reaching out and caressing girl's face in the middle of a park covered in snow

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

Snow globe with snowman inside lying next to a string of fairy lights

DOE Calendars Featured

Reminder: NYC Public Schools Closed for Winter Recess (December 24–31)

All NYC public schools and offices will be closed beginning Friday, December 24, 2021, until Friday, December 31, 2021. Schools will reopen on Monday, January 3, 2022.

The Morning BellDecember 23, 2021

Boy smiling while looking at camera and sketching inside blue notebook

Featured High School Admissions

Register for the SHSAT by November 15

Registration is now open for the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT)! Eighth graders (and first-time ninth grade students) who are interested in applying to any of New York City's eight testing Specialized High Schools must register to take the SHSAT by Monday, November 15.

The Morning BellOctober 25, 2021

Chancellor Meisha Porter talking to a pre-k student while they play with LEGO bricks

Featured Health & Wellness In the News

New COVID-19 Testing and Quarantine Protocols Announced for NYC Schools

Beginning September 27, all NYC public schools will implement two key updates to our COVID-19 protocols for students and staff members. Learn more about these changes, and if you haven't already, help reduce the spread of COVID by getting vaccinated TODAY!

The Morning BellSeptember 21, 2021

Chancellor Porter and Mayor de Blasio welcoming students to the first day of school with a dap.

Back to School Featured

Welcome Back to School!

Chancellor Porter welcomes all DOE teachers, students, and families back to school for the 2021–22 school year.

Meisha Ross PorterSeptember 13, 2021

Empty and clean classroom before the start of the school year

DOE Calendars Featured

The Month Ahead (September 2021)

See what's happening in NYC public schools this month, courtesy of the official 2021–22 NYC Public Schools calendar. Highlights include the First Day of School for all students and Yom Kippur.

The Morning BellSeptember 10, 2021

Group of 3 students sitting outside their school with face coverings on

Back to School Featured Health & Wellness

What Will NYC Schools Be Like in 2021–22?

The first day of the 2021–2022 school year is almost here! Learn more about the health and safety precautions NYC schools are taking that will help keep students and staff members healthy and safe this school year.

The Morning BellSeptember 8, 2021

Back to School Family Forums Featured NYC Public Schools 101

Register Today for Our Back to School Family Forums

It's almost time to head back to school! Join Chancellor Meisha Porter and health experts from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for our borough-based Back to School Family Forums on 9/1, 9/2, and 9/9 to learn more about the DOE's plans for the upcoming 2021–22 school year.

The Morning BellAugust 31, 2021

Congratulations to Our 2022 Big Apple Award Recipients

The Month Ahead (May 2022)

The Month Ahead (April 2022)

Upcoming Opportunities for Students (March/April 2022)

Apply for Pre-K Admissions by March 18!

The Month Ahead (March 2022)

Applications for 2022 3-K and Pre-K Admissions Now Open

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

Upcoming Opportunities for Students (February 2022)

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

Weather Advisory: All DOE Buildings Closed on January 29

Upcoming Opportunities for Students (January 2022)

The Month Ahead (January 2022)

Reminder: NYC Public Schools Closed for Winter Recess (December 24–31)

Register for the SHSAT by November 15

New COVID-19 Testing and Quarantine Protocols Announced for NYC Schools

Welcome Back to School!

What Will NYC Schools Be Like in 2021–22?

Register Today for Our Back to School Family Forums

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