The Month Ahead (August 2026)
August is a busy time at NYCPS, with many summer programs thriving before coming to a close ahead of the new school year. Check out our key dates before you finish up your summer break.
Opportunities for Students (July and August 2026)
The second half of summer is just about here—check out what programs, workshops, and special deals are available for City students throughout the remainder of July and August, and register/apply for them today!
A Fun Summer Starts With Safety
Celebrate 250 Years of the United States with NYC Public Libraries
Free Summer Meals for NYC Kids Until September 4
Even after the 2025–2026 school year ends, anyone 18 years old and under can still enjoy free breakfast and lunch throughout the summer, starting Monday, June 29, 2026.
Join NYC Public Libraries for Free Activities for the Whole Family This Summer
New York City is once again preparing to host the US Open! Since 1978, tennis players and fans have gathered in Queens for the final Grand Slam tournament of the season. To celebrate in the coming weeks, check out some of our favorite books about groundbreaking real-life players and fictional characters who love the sport. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do!
Early Readers (3-K–Grade 2)
- Game Changers, by Lesa Cline-Ransome; illustrated by James E. Ransome
- Perfect Match: The Story of Althea Gibson and Angela Buxton, by Lori Dubbin; illustrated by Amanda Quartey
- Rafa Nadal, by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara; illustrated by Rocio Ledesma
- Swing!, by James Yang
- The Way Champs Play, by Naomi Osaka; illustrated by Kamala Nair
Elementary (Grades 3–5)
- The Ashe Brothers: How Arthur and Johnnie Changed Tennis Forever, by Judy Allen Dodson; illustrated by David Wilkerson
- Billie Jean! How Tenn Star Billie Jean King Changed Women’s Sports, by Mara Rockliff
- Naomi Osaka, by Mary Hertz Scarbrough
- The Science Behind Tennis, by Jenny Fretland VanWoorst
- Snoopy, the Tennis Ace, by Charles M. Schultz
Middle School (Grades 6–8)
- Golden Girl, by Reem Faruqi
- Love, Love, by Victoria Chang
- Mike, by Andrew Norriss
- Mixed Doubles, by John Feinstein
- Vanishing Act: Mystery at the US Open, by John Feinstein
Upper Grades (Grades 9–12)
- Be True to Me, by Adele Griffin
- Girl Against the Universe, by Paula Stokes
- The Harper Effect, by Taryn Bashford
- The Lie, by Glasko Klein
- The Misdirection of Fault Lines, by Anna Gracia
You can find these books and many more great reads on Sora, our Citywide Digital Library, which provides free access to thousands of digital e-books and audiobooks for our students. You can also find even more recommendations in the Sports: We Got Game Collection on Sora!
Missed our previous book recommendations?
Check them out in the "What We're Reading" Archive!
SPOTLIGHT ON OUR SCHOOLS
This past June was one for the history books for New Yorkers—not only did our City commemorate a long-awaited championship and host the start of the biggest sporting event in the world, but we also marked the end of the 2025–26 school year!
From graduation ceremonies and award celebrations, to final project presentations and end-of-year exams, City public schools were buzzing with activity and excitement all month long! Check out some of the snapshots we took over the past month, and join us in thanking all of the incredible educators, school leaders, volunteers, and students who made the past year truly special for NYC Public Schools!
2026–27 NYCPS Calendar Now Available
The official New York City Public Schools calendar for the 2026–2027 school year is now available! Learn more about next year's calendar, and start making your plans for the upcoming school year TODAY!
Stay Informed with a NYC Schools Account (NYCSA)
With a NYCSA, you can:
- Access your child's school information on the go
- See your student’s grades, test scores and more
- Complete important forms
- Take classes in Parent University
- Get technology support through SupportHub
Ready to Read: Literacy Resources for Families
NYC Reads is reshaping the way that we teach our students to read, but the learning doesn't have to stop at the classroom door! Whether it's a family book club or a phonics-based 20 questions game, you can bring the "science of reading" home by using any of our helpful resources that will help your children continue to develop their literacy skills, like:
- Reading Games
- Phonics, Vocabulary, and Storytelling Practice
- And more!
