June 2025: What's Happening in NYC Public Schools
| English | Spanish | Chinese | Bengali | Russian |
| Urdu | Arabic | Haitian Creole | Korean | French |
This Family Update provides important information about the end of the New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) 2024-25 school year, Summer Rising, summer school, Summer Meals, Public Schools Athletics League (PSAL) summer programs, and resources to support summer reading.
End of 2024-25 School Year
The last day of school is Thursday, June 26, 2025! See important dates in June, including when Regents Exams will take place and when schools are closed in observance of recognized holidays.
Summer Rising
Get ready for a summer of adventure in learning! Summer Rising begins for all participants on July 2, and runs Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Programming ends on August 15 for students in grades K-5 or August 8 for students in grades 6-8. Summer Rising will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, for Independence Day.
If you accepted your Summer Rising offer by May 8, you will receive more information leading up to the first day of the program. Stay up to date on all program details at Summer Rising.
Summer School
Each May and June, teachers assess students' progress to determine if they are ready for the next grade level. Families of students who have not yet made sufficient progress will be notified via letter in mid-June.
If your student is in grade 3-8 and is not promoted in June, they will be required to attend summer school. If your student did not receive a Summer Rising seat, then they will attend the academic portion only. Detailed instructions on dates and times will be in the letter. At the end of summer school, schools will make a final decision about students' grade levels for next year.
Summer Meals
When school is out, students can still enjoy free breakfast and lunch! From June 27 through August 29, the NYCPS Free Summer Meals program offers free meals across New York City to anyone 18 years old or younger. Meals are available at select NYC public schools, community pool centers, parks, and libraries. You don't need to sign up in advance or provide identification—just head to a Summer Meals site and enjoy a meal. Dates, locations, times, and menus are subject to change; visit Summer Meals for the latest information.
- Dates of Operation: Friday, June 27 - Friday, August 29, 2025
- No service on Friday, July 4, 2025
- Hours of Operation: Breakfast from 8-9:15 a.m. | Lunch from 11 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
PSAL High School Summer Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Program
This summer, NYCPS students entering grades 9-12 in the fall of 2025 can register for the Public Schools Athletic League (PSAL) High School Summer Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Program! Participants will enjoy free athletic training, sports-specific skill development, and recreation activities at select sites across the five boroughs. The program runs Monday to Thursday from 3-6 p.m., divided across two sessions:
- Session 1: July 14 - July 29
- Session 2: July 30 - August 14
Students can find program details and register for the summer 2025 program at PSAL Summer Programs. Students may register at any PSAL summer site, regardless of where they are enrolled during the regular school year. However, students should select only one site and program per session.
Summer Reading
Reading is like any skill: it takes practice! Over the summer, reading together can help your child continue to develop their literacy skills and avoid any learning loss that might occur over their time outside of the classroom.
This summer, explore thousands of e-books and audiobooks in multiple languages through the NYCPS Citywide Digital Library on Sora. Log in to Sora using your NYCPS credentials.
You can find also tips for reading at home, recommended books for students in all grade levels, at-home activities, our Summer Reading Guide, and more at Literacy Resources.
