Previously on the Morning Bell...

From October 1 until December 4, 2024, NYC families can apply to high school for the 2024–25 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!

See what's ahead for NYC Public Schools in October 2024, courtesy of the official 2024–25 NYC Public Schools Calendar. Highlights include Rosh Hashanah, the start of middle and high school admissions, Indigenous Peoples/Italian Heritage Day, and the conclusion of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Parent University is a free online learning platform for NYCPS families. Start the 2024–25 school year by enrolling in courses you're interested in today!

On Thursday, September 12, 19, and 26, NYC Public Schools (NYCPS) is holding the first round of Parent-Teacher Conferences (PTCs) of the 2024–2025 school year. Check out some of our tips to make your conference productive!

A New York City 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, NYC Public Schools will begin distributing Student OMNY Cards to students across the City. Learn how OMNY Cards improve upon Student MetroCards in almost every single way, and get ready to "tap in!"

Get ready to go back to school this fall with NYC public libraries! With more than 200 locations across the five boroughs, there's something for everyone. Check out these highlights!

See what's ahead for NYC Public Schools for the entire 2024–25 school year. Check out our official 2024–25 School Calendar, and mark your planners for the rest of the school year TODAY!

Back to school season can be stressful, but just like preparing for a tough exam, there are a few things every family can do to get ready for the first day ahead of time. We're sharing our top tips for a successful start to the school year.

This summer, check out NYC’s three public library systems are offering a wide array of free programs and events for kids and teens to stay engaged with reading and get creative while school’s out. There's so much for families to do—and at more than 200 locations across all five boroughs!

As you soak up the sun this summer, don't forget to pick up a book! Summer reading helps students stay on track when they return to school in the fall, and helps foster a lifelong love of books and learning. Learn more about the resources that are available to get started on your summer reading journey!

With the 2023–2024 school year coming to a close, Chancellor David Banks takes a moment to reflect upon the past school year and highlight some of our schools' collective accomplishments!

Throughout the remainder of June and July, NYC students across the five boroughs can register for and participate in free activities and workshops while also visiting some of the City's most popular museums, historical sites, and parks! Learn more about the opportunities available to City youths this summer, and start planning your season out today!

Even after the 2023–2024 school year ends, anyone 18 years old or younger can still enjoy free breakfast and lunch throughout the summer, starting Thursday, June 27, 2024. Learn more about the Free Summer Meals program, including site locations and food menus.

Applied to New York City's G&T programs for grades 1–4 earlier this spring? Then great news: you may now log into MySchools to see your child's results! Visit MySchools.nyc to see the results, and start planning for fall 2024!

Our next Climate Action Day is on June 12, 2024, and this time, the theme is water! Learn more about what you can do to help conserve water usage and help keep our waterways clean, and about how you can make your own water filter with materials you already have at home!

Have you decided how to spend The People's Money yet? You're in luck, as the voting deadline has been extended! From now until Wednesday, June 16, New Yorkers aged 11 and up can decide how to spend $3.5 million of City funds on projects in their communities. Learn more about NYC's participatory budgeting (PB) process, and vote for your favorite project proposal online!

Re-visit our books of the week any time!

Through PSAL's High School Summer Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Program, any NYC student entering grades 9–12 in September 2024 can register for free athletic training, fitness and conditioning, sports-specific skill development, and fun recreational activities at participating sites across the City! Learn more about PSAL's program, and submit your registration today!

We made it to the last month of the 2023–24 school year! See what's happening in NYC Public Schools in June 2024, including Caribbean American Heritage Month, New York State Regents Exams, Anniversary Day, PRIDE Month , Eid al-Adha, Juneteenth, and the last day of school!