Previously on the Morning Bell...

This fall, NYC Public Schools will begin distributing Student OMNY Cards to students across the City. Learn how OMNY Cards improve upon Student MetroCards in almost every single way, and get ready to "tap in!"

Get ready to go back to school this fall with NYC public libraries! With more than 200 locations across the five boroughs, there's something for everyone. Check out these highlights!

See what's ahead for NYC Public Schools for the entire 2024–25 school year. Check out our official 2024–25 School Calendar, and mark your planners for the rest of the school year TODAY!

Back to school season can be stressful, but just like preparing for a tough exam, there are a few things every family can do to get ready for the first day ahead of time. We're sharing our top tips for a successful start to the school year.

This summer, check out NYC’s three public library systems are offering a wide array of free programs and events for kids and teens to stay engaged with reading and get creative while school’s out. There's so much for families to do—and at more than 200 locations across all five boroughs!

As you soak up the sun this summer, don't forget to pick up a book! Summer reading helps students stay on track when they return to school in the fall, and helps foster a lifelong love of books and learning. Learn more about the resources that are available to get started on your summer reading journey!

With the 2023–2024 school year coming to a close, Chancellor David Banks takes a moment to reflect upon the past school year and highlight some of our schools' collective accomplishments!

Throughout the remainder of June and July, NYC students across the five boroughs can register for and participate in free activities and workshops while also visiting some of the City's most popular museums, historical sites, and parks! Learn more about the opportunities available to City youths this summer, and start planning your season out today!

Even after the 2023–2024 school year ends, anyone 18 years old or younger can still enjoy free breakfast and lunch throughout the summer, starting Thursday, June 27, 2024. Learn more about the Free Summer Meals program, including site locations and food menus.

Applied to New York City's G&T programs for grades 1–4 earlier this spring? Then great news: you may now log into MySchools to see your child's results! Visit MySchools.nyc to see the results, and start planning for fall 2024!

Our next Climate Action Day is on June 12, 2024, and this time, the theme is water! Learn more about what you can do to help conserve water usage and help keep our waterways clean, and about how you can make your own water filter with materials you already have at home!

Have you decided how to spend The People's Money yet? You're in luck, as the voting deadline has been extended! From now until Wednesday, June 16, New Yorkers aged 11 and up can decide how to spend $3.5 million of City funds on projects in their communities. Learn more about NYC's participatory budgeting (PB) process, and vote for your favorite project proposal online!

Re-visit our books of the week any time!

Through PSAL's High School Summer Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Program, any NYC student entering grades 9–12 in September 2024 can register for free athletic training, fitness and conditioning, sports-specific skill development, and fun recreational activities at participating sites across the City! Learn more about PSAL's program, and submit your registration today!

We made it to the last month of the 2023–24 school year! See what's happening in NYC Public Schools in June 2024, including Caribbean American Heritage Month, New York State Regents Exams, Anniversary Day, PRIDE Month , Eid al-Adha, Juneteenth, and the last day of school!

In this installment of the Hidden Voices series, we’re sharing the story of activist Judy Heumann, a daughter of Holocaust survivors whose advocacy would earn her the nickname “the Mother of the Disability Rights Movement” for her important role in the fight for equal access for people with disabilities.

Through the MTA's new Extra Credit initiative, NYC high school students can win a free Meta Quest 2 headset simply by swiping their student MetroCards! Learn more about Extra Credit, and start maximizing your student MetroCard swipes beginning May 20!

Applied to New York City's 3-K programs earlier this year? Then great news: you may now log into MySchools to see your child's results! Visit MySchools.nyc to see the results, and start planning for fall 2024!

Throughout May, several local partners and organizations like the New-York Historical Society, the Cooper Union, Columbia University, and Urban Arts, are seeking City students for scholarships, free video game coding courses, and networking opportunities. Learn more about the opportunities available to NYC students this month, and start applying today!

Applied to New York City's Pre-K programs earlier this year? Then great news: you may now log into MySchools to see your results! Visit MySchools.nyc to see your offer and waitlist placements, and start planning for fall 2024!