MBPO Back to School Guide
Start the school year off strong with this Back to School Resource Guide featuring a wealth of educational and recreational activities for students.
Between shopping for supplies, signing up for after-school activities, and making sure kids have all the services they need, preparing for a new school year can be daunting. To help ease the yearly transition, the Manhattan Borough President’s office compiled this Back to School Resource Guide for parents and students, filled with information on local organizations offering extracurricular and enrichment opportunities, college assistance, special needs services, and basic needs (healthcare, food, childcare) assistance. Click through the PDF below to learn more.
A Guide to All Things Back to School!
Get ready for the first day of school with our comprehensive Back to School Guide and the Back to School Checklist inside!
Fill out the checklist and be sure to know important contact information for staff in your school, get your student’s vaccination and yearly check up done, and learn about NYC Schools’ free meals programs before the first day of school.
Use our Guide to know where to find free or low-cost programs in Manhattan offering afterschool programming, mental health resources, athletics, and much more!
Click on the guide’s cover page or download your own copy below to get started!
Are You Ready for the First Day of School?
Make sure you have all you need for the first day of school! Check out our checklist for parents and kids below:
Parents’ Checklist; Lista para padres
Get a physical exam and all required immunizations; Programe un examen fisico y vacunas necesarias
Complete your child’s physical and find related forms here: schools.nyc.gov/schoolhealth
Get supplies; Prepare sus útiles escolares
Your school should send you a list of required school supplies.
Update your contact info; actualice su información de contacto
You can make updates online in you NYC Schools Account. Visit schools.nyc.gov/nycsa to sign up.
Meet your school’s Parent Coordinator; Conoce al coordinador de padres en tu escuela
Parent Coordinators can provide answers to school-related questions. Call or visit your school to get your coordinator’s contact information.
Review the 2024 – 2025 NYC School Calendar; Revisa el calendario escolar
You can find the updated school calendar here: schools.nyc.gov/calendar/2024-2025-schoolyear-calendar
Learn about school meals; Infromate sobre almuerzos escolares
NYC Public Schools provide free breakfast and lunch to all students. Visit: schools.nyc.gov/school-life/food/school-meals