Elementary School Admissions

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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 (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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Elementary School Admissions Featured

Last Chance to Submit Your Kindergarten Applications

Still haven't submitted your kindergarten application? Hurry—City families with children born in 2016 can apply for kindergarten until the new deadline of January 22, 2021! Learn more about kindergarten admissions, and apply TODAY to reserve your child's seat for the 2021–2022 school year!

The Morning BellJanuary 21, 2021

Elementary School Admissions Featured

NYC’s 2021 Kindergarten Application is Now Open

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

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Ready for Kindergarten?

From now until January 21, 2020, families across the City can start applying for elementary school seats for the 2020–2021 school year.

The Morning BellDecember 11, 2019

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