City-As-School Community Calendar
*Change of Address Deadline (Primary)
Last day to update your address for the Primary Election.
Go to https://www.nycvotes.org/ for more information.
ELA Regents Exam
The ELA Regents is on Tuesday, June 9th, 2026, at 9:00 am.
This packet includes an overview of the structure of the test so you know what to expect, some helpful test taking tips, detailed scaffolding for each part of the exam, and a practice test with an answer key and sample essay responses
What’s in this packet…
Section A: Snapshot of the test
Section C: Breaking Down Part 1: Reading Comprehension
Section D: Breaking Down Part 2: Argumentative Essay
LAST DAY TO FILL OUT GRAD FORM
The GRAD FORM will close at 11:59PM tonight. If you think you could be a potential June grad fill out the form now.
*Mail Ballot Request Deadline - Online or Mail
Last day to request a Primary Election mail ballot online or by mail.
For more information go to www.nycvotes.org.
*Early Voting Period (Primary Election)
Early voting opens for the Primary Election. Find your poll site.
*Voter Registration Deadline
Last day to register or update your voter registration for the Primary Election.
City-As Block Party and Museum Day!
Annual City-As block party/ BBQ. Students will also exhibit some of the projects they have worked on this cycle.
*STUDENTS ARE ON SPECIAL SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY
*Mail Ballot Request Deadline - In Person
Last day to request a Primary Election mail ballot in person.
For more information go to www.nycvotes.org.
*Election Day (Primary Election)
Polls are open 6am-9pm. Find your poll site.
Last day to submit mail ballots.
June Graduation
City-As-School’s June Graduation ceremony at the New York Society of Ethical Culture.
Parkour Intensive
Parkour intensive is a goes from Friday, June 5th to Sunday June 7th. Students are expected to attend every day to earn credit.
SCHOOLS CLOSED: Chancellor's Day
Anniversary Day/Chancellor's Conference Day for staff development; students do not attend
Parent Association Meeting
Parent Association Meeting join us virtually on zoom at bit.ly/CASzoom
TEEN NIGHT @ HIGH LINE:
Teen Night: Victoriously Vintage
Friday, May 29
4 – 8pm
On the High Line between 15th and 16th Streets
Dust off your windbreakers and jerseys—we’re throwing it back to the 90s! Join us on the High Line for Teen Night: Victoriously Vintage, an event designed and produced by teens for teens. We’re bringing the old-school vibes with graffiti art, fresh fashion, and the kind of friendly competition that turns total strangers into your new best friends.
It’s free, youth-led, and packed with:
Games & art activities
Karaoke & open mic (show us what you've got!)
Live DJ
Free snacks, refreshments, and giveaways
The assignment: Throw on your flyest 90s gear or a team-inspired outfit and join us. It’s gonna be all that and a bag of chips.
RSVP
While all are welcome, this is a teen-led event, with activities geared towards youth ages 14 – 21. Please share this email with any teens you know who might be interested.
In the event of rain, this event will be rescheduled for June 3 from 4 – 8pm. We will add a note to the website by noon on the day of the original event and email all registered participants.
Juvenile Justice Panel
City-As-School’s annual panel on Juvenile Justice is a great opportunity for students to hear from experts like a youth advocate, neuroscientist, and our local youth officer.
Stay tuned for more details and if you want to get involved.
Mother's Day Dinner
All City-As moms are invited: Bio-moms, adopted moms, grandmas, nanas, aunties and aunts and “aunts”, older sisters who are like moms, cousin-mothers, godmothers, men who mother.
WE INVITE ALL THOSE WHO MOTHER
Event hosted by New York Edge Beacon
National Black Teacher Appreciation Day
This year’s National Black Teacher Appreciation Day theme is “Black Resistance and Joy: Celebrating Black Educators and Teaching as a Practice of Freedom.” Learn more Black educators and Black teachers’ appreciation day at thecenterblacked.org
CINCO DE MAYO
Cinco de Mayo, meaning “the fifth of May,” is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862, victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. The day—which falls on Tuesday, May 5 in 2026—is also known as Battle of Puebla Day. Although it is a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican American populations.
Teacher Appreciation Week
Celebrate the work of City-As-School’s amazing educators by shouting them out on padlet!
Decision Day 2026
A celebration of students’ committing to their futures; be it college, trade schools, apprenticeships or choosing to go straight into the workforce. We celebrate everyone’s future.
PA Check-in
Quick check-in for the Parent Association. 6PM on Zoom
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Meeting ID: 932 4791 9757
Passcode: 123456
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New York Edge-Beacon Community Health Fair
For more information and/ or to RSVP:
929-774-0873 | Cityasschool@newyorkedge.org
Administrative Professionals Appreciation Week
This week is dedicated to recognizing and applauding the brilliant work of administrative personnel: receptionists, secretaries, administrative assistants, executive assistants, personal assistants, customer support, among other administrative support professionals.
*Early Voting At City-As (Special Election)
Early voting days for Special Election in City Council District 3 (Manhattan).
City-As is an early voting location. Check where your early polling place is because it could be different from you day of voting place.
CYCLE 4 BEGINS
First day of classes and internships for cycle 4 of the 2025-2026 school year.
Mini Block Party
In the spirit of having gorgeous weather and intensives and registration wrapping up, we will be hosting a mini block party tomorrow Thursday 4/16 from 12-2 outside on Clarkson street. Please feel free to come and enjoy with us!
Spring Intensives (Day 3)
We are excited to offer 9 different intensives the week after Spring Break to earn an additional .5 credits and learn something new.
Read more about the choices here.
*Registration will close when spots are full or at 3pm on Monday 3/30, whichever comes first.
Cycle 4 Registration (Day 3)
Registration for cycle 4 classes and internship begins Tuesday, April 14th and ends Thursday, April 16th. Students should register with their advisor at their appointed time.
Spring Intensives (Day 2)
We are excited to offer 9 different intensives the week after Spring Break to earn an additional .5 credits and learn something new.
Read more about the choices here.
*Registration will close when spots are full or at 3pm on Monday 3/30, whichever comes first.
Cycle 4 Registration (Day 2)
Registration for cycle 4 classes and internship begins Tuesday, April 14th and ends Thursday, April 16th. Students should register with their advisor at their appointed time.