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To start, here is a list of schools––both screened and unscreened–– that represent just a slice of the diverse, high-quality educational settings available to New York City’s students. I look forward to doing that with you over the course of the school year.

We want to talk more about the full range of high schools that are serving our families and help tell the stories of the unsung schools doing great work in connecting with families and students. The truth is, there are hundreds of high-performing, high-demand schools across our city that don’t get talked about enough in the debate over selective admissions for high schools. We will continue to engage and listen, and we will keep working to make it easier for families to get information about our schools. One of our Four Pillars for Building Trust in NYC Public Schools is “Engaging families to be our true partners,” and that pillar is the foundation of this plan. I’m grateful to the families, educators, and community members who shared feedback and helped shape this new, streamlined process. Learn more here and apply by February 11.Īs we approach the new year, I want to send my best wishes to all our students, staff, and families. The next PS + You will land in your inboxes in 2024! And while summer is still months away, applications are open for our free, four-week Summer Arts Institute for students entering grades 8-12 next fall. I invite you to read our latest Arts in Schools Report and further explore our arts offerings on our website. Before they moved to Tweed, these winning pieces were displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art! The deadline for next year’s competition is February 2-teachers can submit their students’ artwork here. Our central office at Tweed Courthouse is currently home to 122 paintings and sculptures from students across all five boroughs, selected from over 1,200 submissions to our annual P.S. I also have the good fortune of viewing student artwork every day. I also paid a visit to Radio City Music Hall, where 50 dancers from DeWitt Clinton High School opened for the Rockettes! Our students’ talent is nothing short of showstopping. I recently attended an incredible tribute to Tony Bennett, founder of the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts, where students and alumni sang, danced, and acted to the legendary singer’s music. These last few weeks, I’ve been fortunate enough to see the arts in action in so many of our schools, from holiday performances to end-of-year celebrations. When students have a chance to perform and create, they become part of something larger than themselves. One of the best ways we build community in our schools is through the arts. No matter what this season means to you, I hope you find a sense of community and support here at New York City Public Schools. For others, it is a particularly difficult time, reminding us of loved ones we’ve lost or other hardships. For many, this is the best month of the year, filled with warmth, happiness, and celebration. We are in the midst of the holiday season.

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