What’s Happening in NYC Public Schools
October 2026 This update from New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) includes important dates on the 2026–27 school year calendar, upcoming admissions information, parent-teacher conferences, preparing for remote learning, vaccination requirements, and the electronic device policy.
Important Upcoming Dates
- October 12: Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples' Day, schools closed
- November 3: Election Day, school will be in session remotely for all students
- November 5: Afternoon/Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences (PTCs) for elementary schools*
- November 11: Veterans Day, schools closed
- November 12: Afternoon/Evening PTCs for middle schools and D75 schools*
- November 19: Evening PTCs for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools
- November 20: Afternoon PTCs for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools* *(students will be dismissed three hours early)
2027 Middle School Admissions Starting Wednesday, October 14, students currently in fifth grade (or sixth grade, for students in K–6 elementary schools) can participate in fall 2027 middle school admissions. Fall 2027 middle school applications will close on Friday, December 11. Learn more at schools.nyc.gov/MS.