News and Announcements
A MySchools.nyc Tutorial: Learn the Basics
Throughout any stage of New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) application processes for 3-K, Pre-K, Kindergarten, middle school, high school, and Gifted and Talented (G&T) for grades 1, 2, 3, and 4, you can use MySchools.nyc—learn how to today!
Families, don’t forget!
The NYC School Bus App, in partnership with @ridewithvia, is still available for your use. Track your child’s school bus in real-time as it travels to and from school, ensuring a safe and seamless journey. Activate your account: http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolBusApp
Share Your Best Climate Action Ideas through the Battelle Climate Challenge
For students in grades 9–12
Grand prize winner travels to Washington D.C. in April 2025
Contact: Angela Balya
Entry Deadline: February 7, 2025
Win money for your school through the Battelle Climate Challenge!
Open to City high school students (grades 9–12), the Challenge asks participating students to research past and future impacts of climate-related hazards that are affecting their communities (ex. droughts, wildfires, and flooding), and then propose actions that can help build more resilient communities.
Students can win up to a $5,000 grant for a public school, public library, or nonprofit organization of their choice; the student who wins the $5,000 Grand Prize will present their solutions in-person at the 2025 Innovations in Climate Resilience Conference in Washington D.C.
Learn more about the Battelle Climate Challenge and sign up by visiting Future Engineers' program webpage.
The 3-K and Pre-K Applications for Fall 2025 are Open!
From January 15, 2025 until February 28, 2025, NYC families with children born in 2022 can apply to 3-K programs and children born in 2021 can apply to Pre-K programs for the 2025–26 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!
Explore Creative Careers New York City Center During Midwinter Recess
For high school students (14–18 years old)
Program runs February 18–20, 2025
Cost: Free
Contact: Sarah Kutnowsky
Application Deadline: February 3, 2025
Students can spend their upcoming Midwinter Recess (February 17–21, 2025) exploring arts careers at New York City Center. Through the program, students will focus on the rehearsal process while embodying the roles of director, music director, and choreographer to learn how their collaborations bring a production to life. The program is free, and includes lunch for all participating students.
Learn more about the program and apply directly on New York City Center's website
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Home Schooling
Registration is open for the 2024-25 school year.
You may submit the LOI using our online form: https://forms.office.com/r/6RSkBVz5Pa. Upon submission of the online form, you will receive an email confirmation. Alternatively, you may email your Letter of Intent to letterofintent@schools.nyc.gov or send via postal mail.
General Information on Home Schooling in New York City
The Central Office of Home Schooling welcomes you to the 2024-2025 school year. The information below will provide you with instructions to register your child (or continue) home school education for the 2024-2025 school year.
Homeschooling is an education model in which parents educate their children at home instead of sending them to a traditional public or private school. In homeschool, the parent or guardian is responsible for the education of their child. They choose the subjects to be taught (based on a child’s age and ability) as well as the curriculum and methods of teaching, plan the schedule, and teach or facilitate instruction. Homeschooling is independent, parent-directed, and parent-funded education.
Give Back to Your Community during the 2025 Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service
This year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, celebrated on Monday, January 20, is also designated a National Day of Service, when all Americans are encouraged to volunteer in their communities. With NYC public schools and offices closed to mark the holiday, this is a great time to get involved and give back to your neighborhood.
Find resources and volunteer opportunities in your neighborhood.