We're closing in on the home stretch of the 2023–24 school year!
Can you believe it's already June?! It seems like it was only yesterday when we were all getting our kids ready to start the 2023–24 school year—now it's time for all of us to close out the year on a strong note!
This month, NYC public school communities across the five boroughs are hard at work "wrapping things up" before the start of summer recess on June 27—indeed, students, school staff members and City families alike are preparing for a dizzying range of end-of-year activities, including proms, class field trips, State tests, final exams, and of course, stepping up/graduation ceremonies for our rising students across our preschool, middle school, and high school grades.
Naturally, it can be quite a challenge keeping track of everything happening this month—but fret not, because we've got your schedule covered right here on The Morning Bell!
So without further delay, here's a look at what's happening across NYC Public Schools throughout June 2024, courtesy of our trusty, dog-eared, and soon-to-be-retiredofficial 2023–24 NYC Public Schools Calendar!
NYC Schools Calendar — June 2024
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
All Month Long | Caribbean Heritage Month |
Tuesday, June 4 | New York State Regents Exam Day Algebra I — 9:15 AM |
Thursday, June 6 | Anniversary Day No classes for students enrolled in NYC Public Schools |
Friday, June 7 | Clerical Day No classes for students attending 3-K, Pre-K, elementary, middle, K–12, and standalone District 75 programs. |
Wednesday, June 12 | G&T Upper Grade Offers Released For current K–3 families who applied for Gifted & Talented (G&T) programs by the May 2024 deadline. |
Friday, June 14 | NYS Regents Exams Administered English Language Arts — 9:15 AM Living Environment — 1:15 PM |
Monday, June 17 | Eid al-Adha Schools closed; no classes for students enrolled in NYC Public Schools |
Tuesday, June 18 | NYS Regents Exams Administered U.S. History & Government —9:15 AM Global History & Geography II —1:15 PM |
Wednesday, June 19 | Juneteenth Schools closed; no classes for students enrolled in NYC Public Schools |
Thursday, June 20 | First Day of Summer Enjoy the longest "day" of the calendar year! |
Thursday, June 20 | NYS Regents Exams Administered Physical Setting/Earth Science — 9:15 AM Physical Setting/Chemistry —1:15 PM |
Friday, June 21 | NYS Regents Exams Administered Geometry —9:15 AM |
Monday, June 24 | NYS Regents Exams Administered Algebra II —9:15 AM World Language Assessment — Afternoon (times vary by location) |
Tuesday, June 25 | NYS Regents Exams Administered Physical Setting/Physics —9:15 AM |
Wednesday, June 26 | Last Day of the 2023–2024 School Year |
Some notes about this month's schedule
June is Caribbean American Heritage Month
Throughout the month, NYC Public Schools will be celebrating Caribbean American Heritage Month in recognition of the various ethnicities, racial groups, and cultures that make up the Caribbean subregion of the Americas. Speak with your teachers to learn how your local school will commemorate Caribbean American heritage this month, and check out our official Caribbean American Heritage Month pagefor suggested events, places to visit, and books to read all month long!
Celebrate PRIDE Month in June
NYC Public Schools and cultural institutions across the City are commemorating the experiences and impact of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals and communities across the U.S. — check with your schools to learn more about possible events in your community, and visit our official Pride Month page for an updated listing of events, books, and places to visit throughout June!
June's New York State Regents Exams
Beginning Tuesday, June 4, high schools (and select junior high schools across New York State), including City public schools, will be administering this year's New York State Regents Examinations. Students who are slated to take June's Regents exams should check in with their teachers and counselors to confirm their testing schedules and expected arrival times for each of their tests. Visit our "NY State High School Regents Exams" webpage to learn more about this year's exams.
Emergency Readiness Simulation Exercise on June 6
On the morning of Thursday, June 6, NYC Public Schools will conduct an emergency readiness simulation exercise to ensure our schools' continued ability to teach students remotely during unexpected situations, such as severe weather events and other emergencies. During the simulation, students and teachers will log into NYCPS systems during a pre-scheduled time slot to engage in a non-instructional activity for 25 minutes.
Since June 6 is a non-attendance day for students, participation in this simulation is entirely voluntary for students. However, the more students that participate, the more accurate and useful our emergency readiness simulation will be in preparing our schools for remote instruction.
Speak to your teachers and school leaders to learn more about the simulation on June 6.
Last Day of the 2023–2024 School Year is on June 26
Check with your teachers to learn what your class schedule will be on the last day of the school year, as many schools will have special events and activities planned for that day.
Students who are participating inSummer Risingprograms in July and August should note that Summer Rising begins onMonday, July 2.
And it's definitely not too soon to start planning for next school year; check out ourofficial 2024–2025 NYC Public Schools Calendar!
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And that's it for June 2024! We hope you all have a wonderful month—on behalf of NYC Public Schools, we wish all of our students, teachers, and families a wonderful end to the 2023–24 school year!
Banner photo by Yan Krukau. Original can be found on Pexels.
Square teaser photo by Caleb Oquendo. Original can be found on Pexels.
Pride Month Hidden Voices Spotlight: Edie Windsor
In celebration of Pride Month, we’re sharing the story of Edie Windsor, a computer programmer and pioneering LGBTQ+ activist best known for her role in the landmark 2013 Supreme Court case, United States v. Windsor, that helped lead towards the eventual legalization of gay marriage in the United States.
Learn about Edie Windsor on Hidden Voices
Books of the Week
June is Caribbean American Heritage Month!To celebrate, we’re sharing some of our favorite stories that feature Caribbean characters, settings, and culture at the forefront. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do!
Early Readers (3K–Grade 2)
- Celia Cruz, Queen of Salsa, by Veronica Chambers; illustrated by Julie Maren
- Malaika's Costume, by Nadia L. Hohn; illustrated by Irene Luxbacher
- Starting Over in Sunset Park, by José Pelaez and Lynn McGee; illustrated by Bianca Diaz
Elementary (Grades 3–5)
- Eight Days: A Story of Haiti, by Edwidge Danticat; illustrated by Alix Delinois
- The Jumbies, by Tracey Baptiste
- Marti's Song for Freedom, by Emma Otheguy; illustrated by Beatriz Vidal
Middle School (Grades 6–8)
- Josephine Against the Sea, by Shakirah Bourne
- Rooting for Raphael Rosales by Kurtis Scaletta
- When Life Gives You Mangoes, by Kereen Getten
Upper Grades (Grades 9–12)
- A Girl's Guide to Love and Magic, by Debbie Ringaud
- Hurricane Summer, by Asha Ashanti Bromfield
- Where the Rhythm Takes You, by Sarah Dass
You can find these books, and many more great reads, on Sora, our Citywide Digital Library, which provides free access to thousands of digital e-books and audiobooks for our students! For more recommendations, check out our full Caribbean American Heritage Month Reading List!
SPOTLIGHT ON OUR SCHOOLS
Last month on Wednesday, April 17, we celebrated our third Climate Action Day of the year. Check out the photos below to see how some of our schools embraced the day's theme of “Health, Wellness, and Green Space,” with fun and creative ways to care for the environment in their community and beyond!
Dates to RememberAll Month Long: Caribbean American Heritage Month and Pride MonthJune 4, 14, 18, 20, 21, 24: NYS Regents ExamsJune 6: Anniversary Day; schools closedJune 7: Clerical Day; no classes for studentsJune 12: Upper Grade G&T Offers ReleasedJune 17: Eid al-Adha; schools closedJune 19: Juneteenth; schools closedJune 26: Last day of schoolClick here to see more of The Month Ahead (June 2024)
We're closing in on the home stretch of the 2023–24 school year!
Can you believe it's already June?! It seems like it was only yesterday when we were all getting our kids ready to start the 2023–24 school year—now it's time for all of us to close out the year on a strong note!
This month, NYC public school communities across the five boroughs are hard at work "wrapping things up" before the start of summer recess on June 27—indeed, students, school staff members and City families alike are preparing for a dizzying range of end-of-year activities, including proms, class field trips, State tests, final exams, and of course, stepping up/graduation ceremonies for our rising students across our preschool, middle school, and high school grades.
Naturally, it can be quite a challenge keeping track of everything happening this month—but fret not, because we've got your schedule covered right here on The Morning Bell!
So without further delay, here's a look at what's happening across NYC Public Schools throughout June 2024, courtesy of our trusty, dog-eared, and soon-to-be-retiredofficial 2023–24 NYC Public Schools Calendar!
NYC Schools Calendar — June 2024
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
All Month Long | Caribbean Heritage Month |
Tuesday, June 4 | New York State Regents Exam Day Algebra I — 9:15 AM |
Thursday, June 6 | Anniversary Day No classes for students enrolled in NYC Public Schools |
Friday, June 7 | Clerical Day No classes for students attending 3-K, Pre-K, elementary, middle, K–12, and standalone District 75 programs. |
Wednesday, June 12 | G&T Upper Grade Offers Released For current K–3 families who applied for Gifted & Talented (G&T) programs by the May 2024 deadline. |
Friday, June 14 | NYS Regents Exams Administered English Language Arts — 9:15 AM Living Environment — 1:15 PM |
Monday, June 17 | Eid al-Adha Schools closed; no classes for students enrolled in NYC Public Schools |
Tuesday, June 18 | NYS Regents Exams Administered U.S. History & Government —9:15 AM Global History & Geography II —1:15 PM |
Wednesday, June 19 | Juneteenth Schools closed; no classes for students enrolled in NYC Public Schools |
Thursday, June 20 | First Day of Summer Enjoy the longest "day" of the calendar year! |
Thursday, June 20 | NYS Regents Exams Administered Physical Setting/Earth Science — 9:15 AM Physical Setting/Chemistry —1:15 PM |
Friday, June 21 | NYS Regents Exams Administered Geometry —9:15 AM |
Monday, June 24 | NYS Regents Exams Administered Algebra II —9:15 AM World Language Assessment — Afternoon (times vary by location) |
Tuesday, June 25 | NYS Regents Exams Administered Physical Setting/Physics —9:15 AM |
Wednesday, June 26 | Last Day of the 2023–2024 School Year |
Some notes about this month's schedule
June is Caribbean American Heritage Month
Throughout the month, NYC Public Schools will be celebrating Caribbean American Heritage Month in recognition of the various ethnicities, racial groups, and cultures that make up the Caribbean subregion of the Americas. Speak with your teachers to learn how your local school will commemorate Caribbean American heritage this month, and check out our official Caribbean American Heritage Month pagefor suggested events, places to visit, and books to read all month long!
Celebrate PRIDE Month in June
NYC Public Schools and cultural institutions across the City are commemorating the experiences and impact of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals and communities across the U.S. — check with your schools to learn more about possible events in your community, and visit our official Pride Month page for an updated listing of events, books, and places to visit throughout June!
June's New York State Regents Exams
Beginning Tuesday, June 4, high schools (and select junior high schools across New York State), including City public schools, will be administering this year's New York State Regents Examinations. Students who are slated to take June's Regents exams should check in with their teachers and counselors to confirm their testing schedules and expected arrival times for each of their tests. Visit our "NY State High School Regents Exams" webpage to learn more about this year's exams.
Emergency Readiness Simulation Exercise on June 6
On the morning of Thursday, June 6, NYC Public Schools will conduct an emergency readiness simulation exercise to ensure our schools' continued ability to teach students remotely during unexpected situations, such as severe weather events and other emergencies. During the simulation, students and teachers will log into NYCPS systems during a pre-scheduled time slot to engage in a non-instructional activity for 25 minutes.
Since June 6 is a non-attendance day for students, participation in this simulation is entirely voluntary for students. However, the more students that participate, the more accurate and useful our emergency readiness simulation will be in preparing our schools for remote instruction.
Speak to your teachers and school leaders to learn more about the simulation on June 6.
Last Day of the 2023–2024 School Year is on June 26
Check with your teachers to learn what your class schedule will be on the last day of the school year, as many schools will have special events and activities planned for that day.
Students who are participating inSummer Risingprograms in July and August should note that Summer Rising begins onMonday, July 2.
And it's definitely not too soon to start planning for next school year; check out ourofficial 2024–2025 NYC Public Schools Calendar!
___
And that's it for June 2024! We hope you all have a wonderful month—on behalf of NYC Public Schools, we wish all of our students, teachers, and families a wonderful end to the 2023–24 school year!
Banner photo by Yan Krukau. Original can be found on Pexels.
Square teaser photo by Caleb Oquendo. Original can be found on Pexels.
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- Caribbean American Heritage Month
- Pride Month
- NYC Reads
- Sustainability
- Hidden Voices
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