This is the 2026–27 school year calendar for NYCPS schools from 3-K through 12. If your child attends a private, parochial, charter school, NYC Early Education Center (NYCEEC) or Family Childcare Program, please contact your child's school for information about their calendar.
On days when school buildings are closed due to inclement weather or other emergencies, NYCPS may be in session remotely.
Spoiler Alert -- September 10 is the 1st day of school
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The TDF Young Playwrights Summer Program is a free two-week playwriting intensive led by award-winning dramatist Crystal Skillman. Students explore personal expression in writing, and the art and form of dramatic writing. Students work individually and in teams, with a final presentation on the last day.
Who is eligible?
Rising high school juniors and seniors as well as spring 2026 graduates who are interested in learning the craft of playwriting and creating their own works.
Residents of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are eligible to apply.
Students must have well-developed writing skills and an interest in playwriting along with a letter of recommendation from a teacher or teaching artist.
What does the Young Playwrights Summer Program include?
When is the Young Playwrights Summer Program?
Monday to Friday, July 6-July 17 from 2 to 5 p.m. Final presentation on Friday, July 17 from 1 to 7 p.m.
Where is the Young Playwrights Summer Program?
In-person sessions will typically take place at TDF’s Midtown Manhattan offices at 520 Eighth Avenue between 36th and 37th Streets, Suite 801. (On two dates, classes will be held elsewhere in Manhattan.) The building requires visitors to sign in and present ID. Be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before each class starts.
Thank you to Anya Kamenetz for featuring the Parents of NY Teens list-serve in their first installment of the 2026 edition of New York Night School.
Full newsletter here:
link.nymag.com/view/56eb36bd487ccde0578bf0b569b0a2860b998a4b44c7dfe5/f60d4432
High school offers were released on Thursday, March 5. We welcome all families of students entering high school in fall 2026 to a virtual information session about high school offers, waitlists, and next steps. After the presentation, we’ll respond to your questions.
How to join:
At the start, click https://bit.ly/2026SpringHSOffersAndWaitlistSession
We look forward to your participation!
Best regards,
High School Admissions Team
Office of Student Enrollment
There is a special Teen & Tween Dungeons & Dragons program tomorrow, Friday, 7/17, from 4-5pm.
A presenter will be facilitating the one-shot campaign.
RSVP HERE: https://www.bklynlibrary.org/
Park Slope Library is at 6th Avenue and 9th Street in Park Slope, accessible on the F & G trains (a block away).
Reach out to Isaac with questions here: iwomack@bklynlibrary.org
1-203-921-8351
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I recommend the following executive function coaches who help support students with ADHD -
Michael Ross - https://mjracademicservices.com/
Noah Nemitoff-Bresler - www.2e.consulting
Thinking Caps Group - https://www.thinkingcapsgroup.com/
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I would like to recommend
Roseanne Legrand, ccc/slp, ADHD-RSP
redlightgreenlightservices@gmail.com
My child has loved and benefited a great deal from their tutor at Brooklyn Learning Center, through their homework therapy program. It’s an amazing combination of skills that is just right for my child, and our insurance covers it as out of network therapy.
These are replies from members about sex ed programming available for their kids :
Ekem Merchant-Bleiberg did a PTA-paid Heath/Sex Ed multi-week residency for 7th and 8th graders at my kids’ small public middle school. She was amazing. Did workshops for parents as well, and was flexible and able to design a thoughtful program that the PTA could afford. I’m not sure how much availability she has, but she is such a great educator.
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I recommend Rachel Lotus. My son’s class had a series of zoom class with her during Covid and I had the opportunity to listen in. Very age appropriate and engaging.
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Rachel Lotus is best in class. My daughter has been in classes with her since 7th grade, and my son took a class with her in 4th grade.
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Rock n Roll Retreat NYC! is a small music mentorship and social justice summer program aimed at empowering girls and trans youth living in New York City. Our programming is a week-long intensive where youth take workshops, learn instruments, form bands, and write original songs, culminating in a showcase where campers perform for their communities. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the camp and showcase this summer will be online, although future camps will be in-person. Campers will be provided all materials needed for camp, including instruments, workshop materials, and even snacks, because everyone who wants to rock out should have the chance! The camp itself is in a “pay what you can” model, and no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Their camper application is available here, and you can also find it in Spanish here. If you would like to learn more about their programming, please visit their website at rocknrollretreatnyc.com or check out their instagram @rocknrollretreatnyc !
Dr. Michael Davidovits is back! He's one of PSP's trusted experts in child and adolescent psychology, and he's here to give us much-needed insight into our tweens and teens through the filter of this challenging year.
Have the summer of a lifetime working at Sprout Brooklyn!
Spend the summer in the sunshine, playing and having a positive impact on children’s lives.
Young Judaea Sprout Brooklyn Day Camp, located in Red Hook, is a Hebrew dual-language camp for children entering Pre-K through 5th grade. Sprout Brooklyn is a place where children from a wide spectrum of backgrounds join together to create a joyful, diverse community built on Jewish values, a connection to Israel and the Hebrew language.
No previous Hebrew experience is necessary to be part of the Sprout Brooklyn community.
We are looking for energetic, fun-loving and responsible people to join our summer activity specialist team! Activity specialists lead daily experiential activities to all campers. Our instructors build their own activity education curricula with guidance from the Education Director.
We are currently seeking specialists for the following areas: art, drama, yoga, sensory explorations, cooking, nature, and swim.
We can’t wait to spend the summer with you! If you or someone you know are interested in a role at camp, please email Rachel at rachel@sproutbrooklyn.org or
APPLY HERE!
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| FROM OUR FRIENDS AT STREB Teen and Tween Action Club STREB's Virtual Action Club is offered online through Zoom for all kids ages 10 and up! Join us for a morning of PopAction, Juggling, Games and more. Suggested donation $15. Spring Action Club are held Saturday at 11am: April 17, May 15 and June 12 Upcoming Action Club: Sat., Apr 17 @ 11am Click here to register for April |
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THE NEW YORK CENTER FOR LIVING LAUNCHES NIP IT IN THE BUD:
AN EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM TO HELP ADOLESCENTS AND
YOUNG ADULTS QUIT VAPING AND TOBACCO USE
In
a partnership with The American Lung Association’s N-O-T Not On Tobacco®
program, New York Center for Living
is launching its virtual Nip it in
the Bud program this Tuesday,
April 13. The program will provide options, resources and support to quit
for good!
Nip it in
the Bud
is an education and support program to help adolescents and young adults quit
vaping and tobacco use. It helps clients develop a plan that guides them on
their quit journey. They will also receive the support they need to remain
vape-free and tobacco-free for life! This cycle in particular is available to
adolescents ages 13-18.
In this virtual
5-week (10 session) program, they
cover the following topics: reasons to quit, why you smoke or vape, myths from
“big tobacco,” nicotine addiction and triggers, effects of smoking and vaping,
how to quit, overcoming obstacles to quitting, how to deal with stress, and
staying committed to quitting.
This cycle will kick-off on Tuesday, April 13 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. with a presentation from Dr.
Steven Dewey and an orientation with the NYCFL team. The cycle will then begin
on Thursday, April 15 and meet virtually every Tuesday and Thursday from
6 - 7 p.m. through May 18. This program has been generously underwritten
through donations to keep cost to a minimum at $500 for the full 10-session
cycle.
Interested families can contact NYCFL by calling
(212) 712-8800, emailing info@centerforliving.org, or by filling out this interest form. They will have additional cycles
in the future, so we encourage you to fill out the interest form even if these cycle dates don’t
work for you.
It’s time to Nip it in the Bud.
About New York Center for Living
New York Center for Living (NYCFL) is a non-profit substance use and mental health agency. NYCFL provides
treatment to Adolescents, starting at age 13, and young adults, ages 18 to 35,
who struggle with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders through
intensive outpatient, outpatient, individual, and family therapy services. For more information, please
visit https://centerforliving.org/ and follow NYCFL on social media:
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