Middle School Information

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Attention 5th Grade Families Important Dates for Students Entering Middle School in Fall 2025

Wednesday, October 9, 2024: Middle School Application Opens

Friday, November 8, 2024: Deadline to register to test for Mark Twain I.S. 239 (21K239) and District 21 Talent Tests

Friday, December 13, 2024: Middle School Application Closes

Wednesday, April 9, 2025: Middle School Offer Release

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Dear Families,

The middle school application is now open and the new deadline to apply is Friday, December 20, 2024. Current fifth grade students (or sixth grade students who are in their final year of elementary school) in NYC can apply. Here’s how:

Log in to your MySchools.nyc account. You will use MySchools to explore middle schools, apply, and get your offer. Need help creating or accessing your account? Scroll down to the “Learn More and Get Support” section of this email.
Learn about your child’s middle school options.
- New this year: More middle school options! Families can now list any New York City public middle school on their application! Students will continue to have priority to their zoned program (if they have one) and to programs in their district. Families should include on their application programs for which they have a priority, but are welcome to include other programs as well.
- Browse Programs: While logged into MySchools, use the 'Search' tab to explore middle school programs. Save your favorites by clicking the stars next to their names.
- Visit Schools: Learn about schools of interest by going to an open house or school tour. Schools will post open house and tour dates on the MySchools’ Events Calendar. You can also visit a school’s website or contact them directly to find out more.
Apply by December 20! List programs in your true order of preference, with your favorite choice as #1. A strong middle school application includes programs in the district(s) where your child lives or goes to school. There's no limit to how many programs you may list. You can submit your middle school application one of the following ways:
- Online with MySchools.nyc.
- Through your child’s current school counselor or a Family Welcome Center (nyc.gov/FWC).
- If you apply online, you’ll get a receipt by email and in your MySchools account. If you apply through a counselor or Family Welcome Center, be sure to request a copy of your receipt.

Students applying to Mark Twain I.S. 239 (21K239) and District 21 talent test and audition programs must submit a Request for Testing by November 8 to be considered for admission. More information can be found on our website at Middle School Auditions.

Learn More and Get Support

Middle School Admissions Video Series. These videos walk you through the middle school admissions process. Our video playlist includes tutorials on how to set up your MySchools account and submit your child’s application.
Schools.nyc.gov/MS. Our website offers the most up-to-date admissions information and covers everything you need to know about how middle school admissions works.
Join us at our virtual events on middle school admissions on October 15, 22, and 23. For event details, visit our website.

We're here to help! Need support with your MySchools account, finding your child’s unique account creation code or submitting your application? Have other admissions questions? Talk to your current school counselor or contact a Family Welcome Center.

All best,

The Middle School Admissions Team

Office of Student Enrollment

Ms. Lucy has given all 5th grade students their personalized letters who did not have a myschools.nyc account.

If you still need your code please email Ms. Lucy at LLamothe@schools.nyc.gov.

5th Grade families if you need help with your Middle School application, please reach out to Ms. Lucy as soon as possible.

How do we apply to NYC middle schools?

The best way to apply is online at MySchools.nyc.