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Even after the 2024–2025 school year ends, anyone 18 years old or younger can still enjoy free breakfast and lunch throughout the summer, starting Friday, June 27, 2025.
Did you know that 14–17 year olds need working papers, or Employment Certifications, in order to work in New York State? Learn more about working papers, and obtain your certification before the school year ends on June 26, 2025!
The final full month of the 2024–25 school year is here—time to lock in your late spring and summer plans! Check out all the learning and earning opportunities available for NYC public school students this month and beyond, including scholarships, free access to cultural institutions, and paid internships, and register/apply for them today!
This summer, 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. From reading enrichment programs and arts and crafts programs to contests and giveaways, there's so much for families to do—and at more than 200 locations across all five boroughs!
We made it to the last month of the 2024–25 school year! See what's happening in NYC Public Schools in June 2025, including Caribbean American Heritage Month, New York State Regents Exams, Anniversary Day, PRIDE Month , Eid al-Adha, Juneteenth, and the last day of school!
On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, schools around the city will participate in our fourth and final Climate Action Day of the year! This month, the theme is water. Check out learning resources for this month's Climate Action Day, plus learn how you can make your own water filter with materials you have at home!
The final full month of the 2024–25 school year is here—time to lock in your late spring and summer plans! Check out all the learning and earning opportunities available for NYC public school students this month and beyond, including scholarships, free access to cultural institutions, and paid internships, and register/apply for them today!
Beginning Tuesday, May 6, elementary and middle school students across New York State (grades 3–8) will take the State's annual Mathematics test. Learn more about this year's Math test, and consider having your child click through our official Question Sampler for a preview of this year's testing format and question types!
From May 5–9, NYC public schools will be celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week. Learn how you can send a note of appreciation to a teacher who has made a difference in your life, and consider spreading the word about your favorite educators online with the hashtag, #ThankATeacherNYC!
With the last full month of the 2024–25 school year upon us, take a look at what's happening in NYC Public Schools in May 2025! Highlights include our month-long heritage celebrations for Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Jewish Americans, as well as Teacher Appreciation Week, parent-teacher conferences, State exams, and Memorial Day.
Starting Friday, April 25 until Tuesday, May 13, vote for the candidates seeking positions on your district Community Education Council or one of the City's four Citywide Education Councils.
In this installment of Hidden Voices, we're sharing the story of Eunice Foote, a groundbreaking amateur scientist, inventor, and women’s rights activist who today is widely considered to be the first person to discover the greenhouse effect, though her work was overlooked for many years.
Beginning Tuesday, April 22, elementary and middle school students across New York State (grades 3–8) will take the State's annual English Language Arts (ELA) test. Learn more about this year's ELA test, and consider having your child click through our official Question Sampler for a preview of this year's testing format and question types!
Interested in applying to a Gifted & Talented (G&T) program? If your child is entering grades 1, 2, 3, or 4 in fall 2025 and is eligible for G&T programs, submit their application by Friday, May 9, 2025.
As New York City public school students are gearing up for spring recess next week, New York's public libraries are busier than ever! From reading challenges to extra support for teens applying for financial aid for college, check out the latest offerings from The New York Public Library (NYPL)—serving the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, Brooklyn Public Library (BPL), and Queens Public Library (QPL).
Spring is here, and opportunities for students are sprouting all over! See what learning and earning opportunities are available for NYC public school students this month and beyond, including scholarships, grants, free classes and access to cultural institutions, and even paid internships, and register/apply for them today!
On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, schools around the city will participate in our third Climate Action Day of the year! This month, the theme is Health, Wellness, and Green Space, which encourages schools to promote outdoor learning and play, as well as stewardship for green spaces.
Join in on the fun and learning happening during our next Climate Action Day on April 9! Learn how to make your very own greenspace at home, with this step-by-step guide to create a self-watering planter out of recycled water bottles—an easy, low-maintenance home garden that helps conserve water by keeping the soil moist all on it's own!
