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Deputy Chancellor Erica Phillips, NYCPS' head of Early Childhood Education, is traveling across the five boroughs in November and December to speak with City families about their needs and goals for early childhood programs. Learn more about the deputy chancellor's tour, and register your interest for any of the Listening Tour events taking place in each of the five boroughs this November and December!
Grab your planner and write down everything happening this November! From remote learning on Election Day to Thanksgiving break, you have a lot of info to gobble up.
Decision Day is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026—if you are a U.S. citizen, 18 years of age or older, a resident of New York City, and are registered to vote, then head on over to your designated polling place to cast your vote!
October is New York State College Application Month—learn how City students can start getting ready for life after high school by taking advantage of the resources and opportunities available to them this month and beyond, including application fee waivers, online virtual events, and more!
NYCPS is hosting our inaugural Math Week on Monday, October 19–Friday, October 23. Check out our plans and learn how you can support your budding mathematicians in and out of school.
The next round of Parent-Teacher Conferences (PTCs) of the 2026–2027 school year takes place on Thursday, November 5, 12, and 19, and Friday, November 20. Check out some of our tips to make your conference productive!
The first Climate Action Day of the school year is coming up on Tuesday, October 20! Find out how you can take action in your school community to protect our environment in ways related to this month's theme: reducing waste.
From October 14 until December 11, 2026, NYC families can apply to middle school for the 2027–28 school year. Learn more about this year's admissions processes, including suggested tips and tools that you can use to discover and select programs, and submit your application!
Throughout October, NYC schools and families are celebrating National Bullying Prevention Month. Join NYCPS as we choose "Kindness over Bullies" together and help build safe and supportive school communities across the five boroughs!
From October 6 until December 4, 2026, NYC families can apply to high school for the 2027–28 school year. Learn more about this year's admissions processes, including suggested tips and tools that you can use to discover and select programs, and submit your application!
With the first full month of the fall season now underway, now is the perfect time to check out some of the various learning opportunities available for NYCPS students. Check out which opportunities are available for NYC public school students in October 2026!
On Wednesday, September 23, Thursday, September 24 and Wednesday, September 30, NYC Public Schools (NYCPS) is holding the first round of Parent-Teacher Conferences (PTCs) of the 2026–2027 school year. Check out some of our tips to make your conference productive!
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Flight 93 on September 11, 2001. Today, we are honoring those who helped save lives, kept our City running, and uplifted our communities in the aftermath of the horrific events of that day and sharing resources to help your family find meaningful opportunities for reflection.
On Thursday, September 10, Chancellor Samuels officially opened school doors and welcomed students and their families to the 2026–27 school year. See what has him excited about the new school year!
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!
Learn how an NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) can help you access your child's grades and transportation information, update important forms, explore exclusive online learning opportunities, stay connected with your local parent leader groups, and more!
This fall, five exciting new NYC public schools will be opening their doors for their first-ever day of school. Learn more about these new programs, and join us in wishing them all a great start to their first school year!
