School News

A Note from Chancellor Samuels
As the largest school system in the nation, NYCPS is committed to leading the charge on key education issues, and that includes the use of technology in our classrooms. After deep analysis and engagement, we are enacting an artificial intelligence (AI) and screen time policy for the 2026–27 school year focused on protecting our youngest learners while also preparing our older students for a world shaped by AI.

School Year Calendar 2026–2027

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teacher conference or to obtain special education services for your student, contact your school’s principal or parent
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submit inquiries or a complaint.

Families can access the 2026–2027 Class and Department Supply Lists by visiting the link below. The page includes all grade-level and specialty supply lists to help you prepare for a successful start to the school year.

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Each spring, students take the computer-based English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics tests in grades 3-5 and the Science tests in grades 5. These tests are used to measure how well students perform on New York’s Next Generation Learning Standards ELA, Math, and Science.