NYC public schools will begin full-time teaching and learning on September 21
City officials announced on Thursday that NYC school in-person classes will be delayed once again. Even though some students will begin in-person classes on September 21st, in-person learning will be phased-in within a two week period, starting with the youngest.
First Day of School for 2020-2021 School Year
September 16, 17, 18 | Instructional orientation
Students will:
- Reconnect to their school community
- Learn the health and safety procedures
- Check technical connectivity
- Have wellness checks with their teachers and guidance staff
September 21
- Students in Grades 3K and Pre-K: in-Person Learning begins on Monday, September 21
- All grades in District 75 schools: In-Person Learning begins on Monday, September 21
September 29
- All Elementary Schools (K-5 and K-8) including students in Grades 6-8 in K-8 schools: In-Person Learning begins on Tuesday, September 29
- K-2 and K-3 Schools: In-Person Learning begins on Tuesday, September 29
- K-12 Schools:
- Grades K-8: In-Person Learning begins on Tuesday, September 29
October 1
- Middle Schools (Grades 6-8): In-Person Learning begins on Thursday, October 1
- High Schools (Grades 9-12): In-Person Learning begins on Thursday, October 1
- Secondary Schools (Grades 6-12): In-Person Learning begins on Thursday, October 1
- Transfer Schools, Adult Education, Evening Schools: In-Person Learning begins on Thursday, October 1
- K-12 Schools:
- Grades 9-12: In-Person Learning begins on Thursday, October 1
Here is the rest of the NYC 2020-2021 public school calendar…
September 28
Yom Kippur, schools close
October 12
Columbus Day, schools closed
November 3
Election Day, fully remote instructional day for all students. Check out How to Get Your Child Engaged This Election Season
November 4
Evening parent teacher conferences for elementary schools and K–8 schools.
November 5
Afternoon parent teacher conferences for elementary schools and K–8 schools; students in these schools dismissed three hours early.
November 11
Veterans Day, schools closed.
November 12
Evening parent teacher conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools.
November 13
Afternoon parent teacher conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools; students in these schools dismissed three hours early.
November 18
Evening parent teacher conferences for middle schools and District 75 school programs.
November 19
Afternoon Conferences for middle schools and District 75 school programs; students in these schools dismissed three hours early.
November 26–27
Thanksgiving Recess, schools closed
December 24–January 1
Winter Recess, schools closed
January 18
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, schools closed
February 1
Professional Development Day for 9–12 and 6–12 schools in Districts 1–32 only; students in these schools do not attend.
Students in K–5, K–6, 6–8, and K–12 and D75 schools and programs are in attendance.
February 12
Lunar New Year, schools closed
February 15–19
Midwinter Recess (includes Presidents’ Day and Lincoln’s Birthday), schools closed
March 3
Evening parent teacher conferences for elementary schools and K–8 Schools.
March 4
Afternoon parent teacher conferences for elementary schools and K–8 schools; students in these schools dismissed three hours early.
March 10
Evening parent teacher conferences for middle schools and district 75 schools and programs.
March 11
Afternoon parent teacher conferences for middle schools and district 75 schools and programs; students in these schools dismissed three hours early.
March 18
Evening parent teacher conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools.
March 19
Afternoon parent teacher conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools; students in these schools dismissed three hours early.
March 29–April 2
Spring Recess, schools closed
May 13
Eid Al-Fitr, schools closed
May 31
Memorial Day, schools closed
June 3
Anniversary Day. Chancellor’s Conference Day for staff development. Students not in attendance.
June 8
Clerical Day for K–5, K–6, 6–8, and K–12 and D75 schools and programs only; students in these schools do not attend.
Students in 9–12 and 6–12 schools in Districts 1–32 are in attendance.
June 25
Last day of school for all students.
For more info, visit schools.nyc.gov
