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Click the buttons below to read more about the resources NYC Public Schools has put in place to ensure all students are looked after. The mission for NYC Public schools is to ensure that each student graduates on a pathway to a rewarding career and long-term economic security, equipped to be a positive force for change.

NYCPS Resources

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Message For Families

The Morning Bell

Enrollment

This Family Update provides important information about the 2026–27 school year calendar, admissions and enrollment deadlines, parent-teacher conferences, and how to get the latest news from New York City Public Schools.

The morning bell at NYC Public Schools signals the start of a new day filled with opportunity and learning. It’s a moment when students come together, ready to engage, explore, and connect with one another

Looking to enroll your student? Use the link above for all information regarding new student, transfer student, enrollment by grade, high school admissions, enrollment forms and more!

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Each child’s maximum potential can best be achieved through a partnership between parents and the education community. To foster active engagement between parents and schools, parents have certain rights and responsibilities

Parent Bill Of Rights

Students attending school in person will be offered free breakfast and lunch daily in school. Please contact your school for more information on meal times and locations.

School Meals

Respect For All

Discipline Code

Preventing and Addressing Student-to-Student Discrimination, Sexual and Other Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying. Respect for All is our system-wide response to bullying and harassment. We are committed to keeping our schools safe, supportive, and free from discrimination.

The Discipline Code is also known as the Citywide Behavioral Expectations to Support Student Learning. It Is age-specific with one set for grades K-5 and another for grades 6-12. It explains the standards for behavior in the New York City public schools.

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