Class is in Session with Parent University
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!
The First Parent-Teacher Conferences of the School Year Begin September 12
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!
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
OMNY Card 'Taps' Into NYC Schools This Fall
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!"
Hispanic Heritage Month Highlight: Dr. Antonia Pantoja
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are sharing the story of Dr. Antonia Pantoja, one of the country's most influential civil rights and education leaders of the 20th Century.
Learn more about Antonia Pantoja on Hidden Voices
What We're Reading
Since 1982, Banned Books Week has been celebrated during the last week of September as a time to highlight the value of free and open access to literature in schools, libraries, and bookstores. In the first eight months of 2024, the American Library Association has already tracked over 400 book banning attempts across the United States.
This week, we're sharing titles that have been frequent targets of these censorship challenges and campaigns. We hope you enjoy reading them!
Early Readers (3K–Grade 2)
- And Tango Makes Three, by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell; illustrated by Henry Cole
- I Am Jazz, by Jessica Herthel and Jazz Jennings; illustrated by Shelagh McNicholas
- The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq, by Jeannette Winter
Elementary (Grades 3–5)
- Baseball Saved Us, by Ken Mochizuki; illustrated by Dom Lee
- Bridge to Terabithia, by Katherine Paterson
- Nasreen’s Secret School: A True Story from Afghanistan, by Jeannette Winter
Middle School (Grades 6–8)
- Drama, by Raina Telgemeier
- Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, by Mildred D. Taylor
- The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins
Upper Grades (Grades 9–12)
- All Boys Aren’t Blue, by George M. Johnson
- Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, by Anne Frank
- Looking for Alaska, by John Green
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 learn more about Banned Books Week from the American Library Association and the New York Public Library.
Missed our previous book recommendations?
Check them out in the "What We're Reading" Archive!
SPOTLIGHT ON OUR SCHOOLS
With the 2024–25 school year now in full swing, we're looking back on some of our favorite moments from the First Day of School in NYC Public Schools.
What have been your child's most memorable moments so far this year?
Welcome to NYC Public Schools 2024
Register to Vote!
The deadline for New Yorkers to register to vote online or by mail is Saturday, October 26, 2024. NYC families and students over the age of 16 can register online any time at vote.nyc, where you can also double check your registration status before election day.
Learn more about civic engagement opportunities for NYCPS students
NYC Public Libraries Welcome You Back to School
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!
Previewing the Year Ahead (2024–25 School Year)
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!
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!
