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On Thursday, September 4, Chancellor Aviles-Ramos officially opened school doors and welcomed students and their families to the 2025–26 school year. See what has her excited about the new school year!
Ready for the first day of school on Thursday, September 4? If the answer is anything other than "yes," don't sweat it—check out our list of tips, suggestions, and advice on how to turn your child's first day into their Best Day!
Time to wave "goodbye" to the summer, and see what's happening in NYC Public Schools in September 2025, including the first day of the 2025–26 school year, the year's first round of Parent-Teacher Conferences, and Rosh Hashanah!
Is your child "feeling boneless" over the thought of their summer recess ending? Are your children having second thoughts about returning back to school? Learn how you can get your children back into learning shape by checking out our suggested ways to help them move past the "Back to School Blues!"
The Student OMNY Card is back this year! NYC Public School students ride subways and buses for free—all day, every day of the week. With up to four daily taps and easy transfers, it’s the best way for students to get around.
This fall, seven exciting new NYC public schools will be opening their doors for their first-ever day of school. Learn more about these new programs, and see what almost 4,000 City students can look forward to experiencing this fall!
As we look ahead to the start of the new school year, we're also celebrating some of the major strides NYC Public Schools has made in the last year. With record gains in reading and math scores and growing trust and satisfaction among families and educators, our school communities are thriving, and this is just beginning.
Get ready to go back to school this fall with NYC public libraries! With more than 200 locations across the five boroughs, there's something for everyone. Check out these highlights!
The last full month of summer is upon us! See what's happening in NYC Public Schools in August 2025, including the end of our Summer Rising, summer school, and Summer Meals programs, and start getting ready for the start of the new school year in September!
Beginning this September, NYC Public Schools will be implementing its new Cell Phone and Electronic Device Policy across all K–12 City public schools, including charter programs, in accordance with New York State law. Learn more about this "cell phone ban," and start getting ready for distraction-free schools this fall!
The NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) is conducting a survey this summer to understand the needs of City youth, families, and communities across the five boroughs. Learn more about DYCD's 2025 Community Needs Assessment, and take 10 minutes to give DYCD your feedback today!
The first full month of the summer season is here! See what's happening in NYC Public Schools in July 2025, including Independence Day and the start of Summer Rising, summer school, and PSAL's summer fitness programs, as well as our month long celebration of Disability Pride Month.
Through PSAL's High School Summer Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Program, any NYC student entering grades 9–12 in September 2024 can register for free athletic training, fitness and conditioning, sports-specific skill development, and fun recreational activities at participating sites across the City! Learn more about PSAL's program, and submit your registration today!
Summer is in full swing in NYC! As you enjoy your time off, we're sharing safety tips to keep in mind—whether you're riding the subway, hitting the pools and beaches, or finding ways to cool off in the heat.
Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos celebrates the end of the 2024–25 school year with heartfelt thanks to families and staff members for another transformative year for NYC Public Schools.
In celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month, the New York Yankees partnered with the Stonewall Inn and NYC Public Schools to award five of the City's high school seniors with college scholarships worth $10K each as part of our seventh annual Yankees-Stonewall Scholarship Initiative. Learn more about this year's scholarship recipients, and join us as we congratulate their success!
Summer is finally here, and so is summer reading! Our summer reading resources will help students foster their love of reading and maintain their literacy skills while they're out of the classroom over the next few months.
See what's ahead for NYC Public Schools for the entire 2025–26 school year. Check out our official 2025–26 School Calendar, and start planning ahead for next year TODAY.
