Midwinter Recess

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DOE Calendars Featured

The Month Ahead (February 2023)

See what's happening in NYC public schools throughout February. Highlights include Midwinter Recess, the closing of our Education Council application for interested candidates, and our schools' citywide celebration of Black History Month.

The Morning BellFebruary 3, 2023

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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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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

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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

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Black History Month DOE Celebrations Featured

Travel Through Black History During Midwinter Recess

Celebrate Black History Month throughout Midwinter Recess with our handy list of family-friendly online events and performances for children of all ages!

The Morning BellFebruary 12, 2021

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DOE Calendars Featured

The Month Ahead (February 2021)

See what's ahead for NYC public schools in February 2021. Highlights include the start of 2021 CEC/CCEC elections, deadlines for fall 2021 middle and high school admissions, and Midwinter Recess.

The Morning BellFebruary 1, 2021

The Month Ahead (February 2023)

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

Test Your Child for COVID-19 During Midwinter Recess

The Month Ahead (February 2022)

Travel Through Black History During Midwinter Recess

The Month Ahead (February 2021)

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