What's on the Menu?
When school is out, students can still enjoy free breakfast and lunch with NYCPS Summer Meals!
You don't need to sign up in advance or provide identification. Anyone 18 years or younger can just head to a Summer Meals location and enjoy a meal!
From Monday, June 29 to Friday, September 4
No meal service on Friday, July 3
Breakfast 8 to 9:15AM
Lunch 11:00AM to 1:15PM
Summer Rising
Runs Monday through Friday, 8AM to 6PM.
Starts Wednesday, July 1
No summer programming on Friday, July 3
Ends Friday, August 7 Grades 6-8
Ends Friday, August 14 Grades K-5
Summer School
During May and June, teachers check students' progress to determine if they are ready for the next grade level. Families of students who have not yet made enough progress will be notified via letter in mid-June.
If your student is in grade 3–8 and is not promoted in June, they will be required to attend summer school. If your student did not receive a Summer Rising seat, then they will attend the academic portion only.
Detailed instructions on dates and times will be in the letter. At the end of summer school, schools will make a final decision about students' grade levels for next year.
Sports and Recreation with PSAL
NYCPS students entering grades 9–12 in Fall 2026 can register for the Public Schools Athletic League (PSAL) High School Summer Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Program! Enjoy free athletic training, sports-specific skill development, and recreation activities.
Program runs Monday through Thursday, 3PM to 6PM.
Register at any PSAL summer site, no matter where you are enrolled during the regular school year. Select only one site and program per session.
Check out available PSAL sessionsSession 1
Starts Monday, July 13
Ends Tuesday, July 28
Session 2
Starts Wednesday, July 29
Ends Thursday, August 13
Dive Into Summer Reading
Reading is like any skill: it takes practice! Over the summer, we encourage students to spend at least a few minutes reading each day. This daily routine will help your child continue developing their literacy skills and prevent learning loss while they're away from the classroom.
Summer Reading Resources
Check out helpful tips and book recommendations for students of all ages that will keep them engaged and excited to read while school is out.
Get excited by summer stories!Literacy Resources for Families
Work on building students reading skills all year round with flashcards, fun games, book lists, and more.
Build and strengthen your reading skills.Sora, the Citywide Digital Library
NYCPS students can access thousands of digital e-books and audiobooks in multiple languages for free with Sora! Simply log in with your NYCPS credentials to start reading today!
Thousands of books for free!NYC Public Libraries
NYC's three public library systems offer free programs and events for kids and teens all summer long! Visit any of their 200+ locations across all five boroughs to join in on the fun.
Free programs and events all summer long.Summer Safety!!!
Be Safe, Swim Smart
Swimming is a great way to beat the heat this summer, but it's important to know how to prevent accidents and injuries while you're having fun in the water. Whether you're at the beach or the pool, following a few simple tips can help keep your family safe.
- Only swim when a lifeguard is present
- Ask a lifeguard if water conditions are safe before entering the water
- Caregivers should always stay close to children when they are in or near the water
- If caught in a rip current, stay calm and swim parallel to the shore
- Avoid alcohol and drugs when you're in, on, or around the water
Keep Yourself Cool During Extreme Heat
Keep yourself cool and safe during periods of extreme heat this summer by going to the City's designated cooling centers. The City opens cooling centers when the National Weather Service issues a heat advisory with a forecasted heat index of:
- 95 degrees or higher for two or more days, or
- 100 degrees for any period of time
If you have no access to air conditioning, you can visit cooling centers in libraries, community centers, senior centers, NYCHA facilities, and other facilities across the City.
Portal 311 Cooling Centers Find a cooling center near youLeave the Surfing to the Beaches, Not the Subways
Stay safe while traveling by subway this summer! Subway surfing is a dangerous, viral challenge that has been on the rise among young people in NYC. In recent years, fatalities and critical injuries have increased–including among NYCPS students–as more people take part in this life-threatening trend. That's why it's so important to talk to your child today about the serious dangers involved: it could save their life.
