The Month Ahead (March 2024)
February sure didn't stick around for long...
March 2024 is here, and with the arrival of this year's third month comes the start of Women's History Month, daylight savings time, the start of the spring season, and whatever the "ides" are.
Meanwhile in NYC Public Schools, there are a few items that City families and students need to keep in mind this month, including parent-teacher conferences, Civics Week, and the start of Easter Weekend at the end of March.
So without further ado, let's take a look at this month's schedule and see what's happening in NYC Public Schools this month, courtesy of our official 2023–24 NYC Public School Calendar.
NYC Schools Calendar — March 2024
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
All Month Long | Women's History Month |
Friday, March 1 | 2024 3-K/Pre-K Applications Close Last submission day for families interested in placing their children in NYC's 3-K and Pre-K programs in fall 2024 |
Monday, March 4 | Summer Rising 2024 Applications Open For families interested in placing their K–8 students into NYC's free academic and enrichment programs this summer. Applications close on March 25. |
Thursday, March 7 | Parent-Teacher Conferences (Elementary Schools and Pre-K Centers) Afternoon and evening conferences for students in grades K–5 as well as students attending K–8 schools and Pre-K Centers. Students in these schools will be dismissed three hours earlier than usual. |
Sunday, March 10 | Start of Daylight Savings Time (DST) Don't forget to set your clocks one hour forward! |
Monday, March 11—Friday, March 15 | Civics Week Hundreds of schools across the City are hosting school-based events and organizing activities for Civics Week. Check in with your school to learn how Civics Week is being commemorated this year. |
Thursday, March 14 | Parent-Teacher Conferences (Middle Schools and District 75 Programs) Afternoon and evening conferences for students in grades 6–8, as well as students attending District 75 programs. Students in these schools will be dismissed three hours early. |
Friday, March 15 | 2024 SYEP Application Period Closes Last day for interested City youth between the ages of 14 and 24 to apply for paid work experiences this summer. |
Tuesday, March 19 | First Day of Spring |
Thursday, March 21 | Parent-Teacher Conferences (High Schools, K–12 schools, and 6–12 programs) Evening conferences for students in grades 9–12, as well as students who are attending school buildings with grades K–12 and buildings with grades 6–12 only. Please speak with your child's teachers to set up mutually convenient meeting times. |
Friday, March 22 | Parent-Teacher Conferences (High Schools, K–12 schools, and 6–12 programs) Afternoon conferences for students in grades 9–12, as well as students who are attending school buildings with grades K–12 and buildings with grades 6–12 only. Students in these schools will be dismissed three hours early. |
Friday March 29 | Start of Easter Weekend All schools closed. |
Some notes about this month's schedule:
March is Women's History Month
All month long, NYC Public Schools will celebrate Women's History Month by highlighting books, events, and other resources. Join us as our schools remember "Herstory" throughout March on our website, social media channels, and right here on The Morning Bell.
March's Parent-Teacher Conferences
This month, City public schools across the five boroughs will host virtual parent-teacher conferences. Speak with your child's teachers to set up mutually convenient virtual meeting times, and take the opportunity to learn more about your child's progress this year.
NYC Public Schools Are Celebrating Civics Week (March 5–11)
From March 5–11, schools across the City will provide activties and events for students that celebrate youth voice, civic empowerment, and the importance of voting. Civics Week helps students understand that their voices matter, and that they can create change as active participants of their communities.
Speak with your teachers to learn how Civics Week is being commemorated at your school.
Get a Paid Job This Summer Through SYEP—Apply by March 15, 2024
Discover new career possibilities this summer by signing up for the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), the nation's largest youth employment program. City youth between the ages of 14 and 24 can get paid work experiences this summer in structured project or work-based opportunities that will help prepare them for the careers of the future.
To learn more about SYEP, visit the Department of Youth and Community Development's dedicated SYEP webpage. Note that students who are 14–17 years old must get an employment certificate, otherwise known as "working papers," from their school. Visit our "Working Papers" page to learn more.
Submit your application by March 15, 2024.
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And that's all for this month! For the latest happenings in NYC Public Schools, bookmark us right here on The Morning Bell, and follow us on our social media channels on X and Facebook.
On behalf of NYC Public Schools, we wish all City families a great March!
Banner photo by Maarten van den Heuvel. Original can be found on Pexels.