Winter Recess

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The Month Ahead (December 2022)

See what's ahead for New York City's public schools in December 2022! This month's highlights include Winter Recess, Computer Science Education Week, and the last day to submit applications for 2023 middle and high school admissions.

The Morning BellNovember 30, 2022

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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

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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

Chancellor Meisha Porter speaking with 3-K Student

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Thank You, and Happy Holidays

As Winter Recess 2021 kicks off, Meisha Porter provides her last official message to City students and families before departing as leader of NYC's public schools.

Meisha Ross PorterDecember 23, 2021

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The Month Ahead (December 2021)

See what's ahead for New York City's public schools in December 2021. Highlights this month include Winter Recess and events for families planning to apply for NYC elementary schools this winter.

The Morning BellDecember 7, 2021

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Have a Beautiful Holiday Season

Chancellor Richard Carranza and the NYC Department of Education wish all of our students, families, staff members, and community partners a warm and wonderful Winter Break (December 24–January 4)!

Richard A. CarranzaDecember 24, 2020

Child watching a model train pass him by at the NY Botanical Garden's Holiday Train Show

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Happy Holidays, NYC

Chancellor Richard Carranza and the NYC Department of Education wishes all of our students, families, staff members, and community partners a warm and wonderful holiday season.

Richard A. CarranzaDecember 20, 2019

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The Month Ahead (December 2019)

See what's ahead for New York City public schools in December 2019. Highlights this month include the last day to submit 2019–20 applications for NYC's middle and high schools, Computer Science Education Week, and Winter Recess.

The Morning BellDecember 1, 2019

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DOE Adds Vacation Day to 2019–2020 School Calendar

To better accommodate families' needs during the 2019 holiday season, New York City public schools will now be closed for Winter Recess beginning on Monday, December 23, 2019. Schools will reopen on Thursday, January 2, 2020.

The Morning BellOctober 2, 2019