SI Alliance for North Shore Children and Families

02/22/2026

Given the severity of the storm forecast and the state of emergency issued by the Governor, all NYC Public Schools will BE CLOSED on Monday, February 23, 2026. There will NOT be remote instruction on this day.

Note that 13 buildings will be open as warming centers only, additional information on warming centers is shown below.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Blizzard Warning through Monday, February 23, 2026.

Snow is anticipated to arrive on Sunday, February 22 through Monday, February 23.

We are working in close communication with the Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) and NYC Emergency Management (NYC Emergency Management) throughout the weekend.

Families will be notified when schools are reopening via regular communication channels. Check https://on.nyc.gov/2UcUI6m for the latest information on school reopening plans.

13 NYCPS buildings are currently open as warming centers through Monday, February 23, including:

The Bronx: DeWitt Clinton High School, Gompers Campus, and Stevenson Campus.

Brooklyn: Midwood High School and Urban Assembly for Law and Justice

Manhattan: George Washington High School, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis High School, and Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics.

Queens: Far Rockaway High School, High School for Community Leadership, and Long Island City High School.

Staten Island: Curtis High School and New Dorp High School.

For more information, visit: https://on.nyc.gov/4jZdNo9

All after-school activities, Public Schools Athletic League activities, adult education, and YABC programs are canceled on Monday, February 23.

Family Welcome Centers will be closed on Monday, February 23 and will operate virtually.

For safety reasons, yellow bus service for charter and non-public school students will not operate on Monday, February 23.

Safety is of the utmost importance. If you must travel, use extreme caution and allow for additional travel time.

Before and during an emergency, the City will send emergency alerts and updates to New Yorkers through various channels, including
Notify NYC.

Sign up for emergency notifications at https://on.nyc.gov/3ftEMLo or call 311.

02/22/2026

The state granted a waiver for extenuating circumstances due to the blizzard and our calendar days will remain unaffected. NYC public schools will not be in session. There will be no remote learning. Check your email for more details. Everyone stay safe and enjoy the day!

01/22/2026

Kindergarten Applications Due this Friday, Jan 23.

Have you completed your Kindergarten application?

Remember to:

✋ Choose as many programs you’d like for your student

📂 Add programs to their kindergarten application in your true order of preference

on.nyc.gov/K

01/12/2026

Families with children 18 months to 8 years old opportunity to learn strategies to support your child’s communication.
Click link below:
https://ithaca.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6EChhWaDt3rSbFc

01/06/2026

Join us on Saturday, February 7 at 12pm for our 10th Annual Early Childhood Event at the Snug Harbor Staten Island Children's Museum.
This year is even bigger and better, featuring face painting, bouncy houses, and more. Don't miss out! Onsite Early Childhood Applications will be available.
Click the link below to get your FREE ticket today: https://sichildrensmuseum.org/event/pre-k-for-all-free-admission-day-2/

11/10/2025

REMINDER: New York City Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 in observance of .

schools.nyc.gov/calendar

11/03/2025

REMINDER: Students do not attend school on Tuesday, November 4 for Election Day.

schools.nyc.gov/calendar

At New York City Public Schools, we believe that civics is an essential part of every student’s education.

By teaching the importance of engaging in the democratic process, we’re empowering our students to become informed voters and engaged, active members of society.

Learn more about in The Morning Bell: schools.nyc.gov/about-us/news/morning-bell/contentdetails/morning-bell/2025/11/03/make-your-voice-heard-this-election-day

For more information about civics education at NYCPS, visit: sites.google.com/schools.nyc.gov/social-studies-and-civics/civics-for-all

10/30/2025

New Catagory launched on the
SI Alliance Resource Hub:
Housing and Food Access

It is the mission of Project Hospitality, Inc. to reach out to community members who are hungry, homeless or otherwise in need in order to work with them to achieve their self-sufficiency ? thereby enhancing the quality of life for our community. Project Hospitality seeks to realize its mission b .....