NYCPS Family Updates
What’s Happening in NYC Public Schools
schools.nyc.gov/MessagesForFamilies
October 28, 2024
This update provides important information regarding NYC Public Schools (NYCPS), including key upcoming
dates from the 2024–25 School Year Calendar, admissions deadlines, planning for remote learning, New
York State vaccination requirements, and details about where you can get the latest news regarding NYCPS.
Contents
• Important Upcoming Dates
• 2025 High School Admissions
• 2025 Middle School Admissions
• November Parent-Teacher Conferences
(PTCs)
• Preparing for Remote Learning
• Stay Up to Date with Your Child’s
Vaccinations
• Have You Checked Out The Morning
Bell?
Important Upcoming Dates - November 1: Diwali, schools closed
- November 5: Election Day, no classes for NYCPS students
- November 7: Afternoon and evening PTCs for elementary schools*
- November 11: Veterans Day, schools closed
- November 14: Afternoon/evening PTCs for middle schools and D75 schools*
- November 21: Evening PTCs for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools
- November 22: Afternoon PTCs for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools*
- November 28–29: Thanksgiving Recess, schools closed
- December 24–January 1: Winter Recess, schools closed
*students in these schools dismissed three hours early
2025 High School Admissions
Planning to enroll in one of NYC's 700+ public high school programs in fall 2025? As of October 1, current eighth
graders and first-time ninth graders can participate in this year's NYCPS high school application process.
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This year, MySchools (myschools.nyc) offers a new feature to help applicants understand their chances of
receiving an offer from a particular program (schools.nyc.gov/OfferChances). Additionally, students may now
list any number of program choices on their application, expanded from the previous limit of 12.
Fall 2025 High School applications will close on Wednesday, December 4. Learn more at schools.nyc.gov/HS.
2025 Middle School Admissions
As of October 15, students currently in fifth grade (or sixth grade, for students in K–6 elementary schools), can
participate in fall 2025 middle school admissions.
New this year, families can now list ANY City public middle school on their application. While zoned and district
priority schools will continue to prioritize zoned and/or district students, applicants from other zones/districts will
now be considered for remaining seats.
Fall 2025 Middle School applications will close on Friday, December 20. Learn more at schools.nyc.gov/MS.
November 2024 Parent-Teacher Conferences
This year’s second round of Parent-Teacher Conferences will begin on Thursday, November 7. Speak with your
child’s teachers to schedule your conference times. Visit our Parent-Teacher Conferences page
(schools.nyc.gov/ptc) for tips and additional guidance.
Preparing for Remote Learning
In the event that NYCPS buildings must close due to the weather, all K–12 students will be expected to participate
in their classes from home. Please ensure your child has a working internet-enabled device at home—prepare by
reaching out to your school directly now if your child needs a device loaned from NYCPS; do not wait for a building
closure. Learn how to get started using your loaned iPad or laptop at schools.nyc.gov/NYCPSdevices.
To participate in remote learning, students will need to log on using their NYCPS Student Account
(schools.nyc.gov/StudentAccounts). If you do not know your child’s username and password, please visit
selfservice.schools.nyc or ask your school for help. For information about the applications and platforms we use,
please visit schools.nyc.gov/DigitalLearning.
Stay Up to Date with Your Child’s Vaccinations
All NYCPS students, from Infant and Toddler programs through grade 12, must meet both State and City school
immunization requirements in order to attend school. Review the requirements for students in your child’s grade
level at schools.nyc.gov/immunization.
Remember: a healthy school setting gives all students the best opportunity to learn, and vaccines are among the
most effective tools we have to protect our children from diseases that can make them sick. Talk to your child's
health provider to learn more, or find a health provider who fits your family’s needs at pndslookup.health.ny.gov.
Have You Checked Out The Morning Bell?
Did you know that the latest news and helpful resources for NYC families can all be found online on The Morning
Bell? Don’t miss out—bookmark us at schools.nyc.gov/MorningBell.
