New York City Back-to-School 2019 Resources
The NYC Department of Education offers a comprehensive list of resources and information available to parents and students who attend public, private and charter schools in the five boroughs. Here are some of the links that may be useful.
NYC Department of Education:
Website - More Information
Website - More Information
Information on enrolling your child:
Learn about enrollment
Back to School Guide:
Family Welcome Centers
Are you a new student?
Learn about enrollment
Back to School Guide:
Family Welcome Centers
Are you a new student?
Find Your School Information:
More Information
More Information
Charter Schools Resources:
How to enroll in charter schools
How to enroll in charter schools
Catholic Schools in NYC:
Education Resources for Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York
Education Resources for Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York
Multilingual Learners
English Language Learners
Programs for ELL students
Bilingual Education
Special Education Resources:
More Information
Testing accommodations
Specialized Transportation
English Language Learners
Programs for ELL students
Bilingual Education
Special Education Resources:
More Information
Testing accommodations
Specialized Transportation
Getting to School:
Transportation Overview
What’s for Lunch today?
Lunch menu and nutrition information
Transportation Overview
What’s for Lunch today?
Lunch menu and nutrition information
Free Meals Program:
More Information
More Information
Important Dates/School Closings for NYC Public Schools
Thu, Sept. 05, 2019
First Day of School (Partial day for Pre-K public school)
First Day of School (Partial day for Pre-K public school)
Fri, Sept. 06, 2019
First Full Day for Non-District 75 Kindergarten Students
First Full Day for Non-District 75 Kindergarten Students
Mon, Sept. 30, 2019
Rosh Hashanah: Schools Closed
Rosh Hashanah: Schools Closed
Tue, Oct. 01, 2019
Rosh Hashanah: Schools Closed
Rosh Hashanah: Schools Closed
Wed, Oct. 09, 2019
Yom Kippur: Schools Closed
Yom Kippur: Schools Closed
Mon, Oct. 14, 2019
Columbus Day Observed: Schools Closed
Columbus Day Observed: Schools Closed
Tue, Nov. 05, 2019
Election Day: Students Do Not Attend School
Election Day: Students Do Not Attend School
Mon, Nov. 11, 2019
Veterans Day Observed: Schools Closed
Veterans Day Observed: Schools Closed
Thu, Nov. 28, 2019 - Fri, Nov. 29, 2019
Thanksgiving Recess: Schools Closed
Thanksgiving Recess: Schools Closed
Tue, Dec. 24, 2019 - Wed, Jan. 01, 2020
Winter Recess: Schools Closed
Winter Recess: Schools Closed
Thu, Jan. 02, 2020
School Resumes
School Resumes
Mon, Jan. 20, 2020
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Schools Closed
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Schools Closed
Mon, Jan. 27, 2020
January Clerical Day for Upper Grades Only
** High School and 6–12 school students do not attend, unless enrolled in a District 75 program
January Clerical Day for Upper Grades Only
** High School and 6–12 school students do not attend, unless enrolled in a District 75 program
Mon, Feb. 17, 2020 - Fri, Feb. 21, 2020
Midwinter Recess: Schools Closed
Midwinter Recess: Schools Closed
Thu, Apr 9, 2020 - Fri, Apr 17, 2020
Spring Recess: Schools Closed
Spring Recess: Schools Closed
Mon, May 25, 2020
Memorial Day: Schools closed
Memorial Day: Schools closed
Thu, June 04, 2020
Anniversary Day: Students Do Not Attend
Anniversary Day: Students Do Not Attend
Tue, June 09, 2020
June Clerical Day for Lower Grades Only
** Elementary school, middle school and District 75 students do not attend
June Clerical Day for Lower Grades Only
** Elementary school, middle school and District 75 students do not attend
Fri, June 26, 2020
Last Day For All Students (Early Dismissal)
Last Day For All Students (Early Dismissal)
Back to School Health Fairs (NYC Health + Hospitals)
Friday, Aug. 23, 2019
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Belvis
545 East 142nd Street
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Belvis
545 East 142nd Street
Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019
NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln
234 East 149th Street
NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln
234 East 149th Street
Monday, Aug. 26, 2019
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Bushwick
335 Central Avenue
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Bushwick
335 Central Avenue
Wednesday, Aug, 28, 2019
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Morrisania
1225 Gerard Ave.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Morrisania
1225 Gerard Ave.
Wednesday, Aug, 28, 2019
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Cumberland
100 N Portland Ave.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Cumberland
100 N Portland Ave.
Friday, Aug. 30, 2019
NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County
451 Clarkson Ave
NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County
451 Clarkson Ave
Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019
NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi
1400 Pelham Parkway South
NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi
1400 Pelham Parkway South
Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Jonathan Williams
333 Roebling Street
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Jonathan Williams
333 Roebling Street
Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019
NYC Health + Hospitals/Coney Island
2601 Ocean Parkway
NYC Health + Hospitals/Coney Island
2601 Ocean Parkway
Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Bedford
485 Throop Avenue
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Bedford
485 Throop Avenue