Literacy is the cornerstone of academic achievement. That’s why ED, Secretary Linda McMahon, and President Donald J. Trump are committed to education that prioritizes reading & literacy skills: Because when kids read, they succeed! #NationalLiteracyMonth

Happy first day of school! 🎒📚 Wishing all students, educators & families a year filled with learning, growth, and new opportunities. Here’s to a strong start & a successful 2025–26 school year. ✨👏 #BackToSchool #FirstDayOfSchool #CIOBCitywide #NYCHighSchools #StudentSuccess

Lyons Community School staff are getting ready to welcome students back! 💚💜 Brian, Andres, Jeremiah, and Nelson modeled the new morning and afternoon procedures to ensure a smooth start for the year. Excitement is building as the first day approaches! 🤓🎒 #firstdayofschool

Bronx Lab School is ready for 2025–26! ✨ The staff is back with fresh energy and some new faces, excited to welcome students into the building. Here’s to a year of learning, growth, and community. 💚 #BronxLabSchool #BackToSchool #IBLS #CIOBCitywide #NYCHighSchools

Lyons Community School staff spent this week getting ready to welcome students back! 🍎✨ Teachers took part in professional development, set up classrooms, and collaborated with co-teachers to prepare for a strong start to the year. #LyonsCommunitySchool #BackToSchoolPrep

Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School staff are back together and ready for the new school year! 💙💚 The MELS Crew is doing what they do best, building connection, preparing with purpose, and setting the tone for a strong year ahead. 🙌🏽✨ #MELSCrew #BackToSchool

👏Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos shared a powerful welcome message for the 2025 2026 school year. 🎓✨Learn more: schools.nyc.gov/DevicePolicy #BackToSchool #NYCSchools #CIOBCitywide #FocusedLearning #StudentSuccess NYC Public Schools

CSSJ staff are gearing up for Camp CSSJ! 🎉 The energy is high as the team prepares to launch the school year with connection, community, and fun. 💛💙 Here’s to a strong start and a year full of growth & collaboration. #CampCSSJ #BackToSchool #CSSJ #CIOBCitywide #NYCHighSchools

Essex Street Academy and Seward Park campus staff have been working hard to get ready for the start of the 2025 2026 school year! ✨ From planning and practicing to reorganizing and preparing classrooms, everything is set for students to return. 💙📚 #EssexStreetAcademy

PAIHS is kicking off the new school year with fresh energy and a brand new mascot! 🎉🐾 The team is ready, excited, and full of spirit as they prepare to welcome students back & start strong. Let’s go, PAIHS! 💙📚 #PAIHS #BackToSchool #SchoolSpirit #CIOBCitywide #NYCHighSchools

Humanities Prep staff spent time last week reflecting and setting intentions for the new year. 🙌 With a focus on how to be their best for students, the team is ready to welcome everyone back on Thursday for what promises to be an amazing year ahead. 💙📚 #HumanitiesPrep

Manhattan International HS staff are back on campus preparing for an incredible year ahead! 📚✨ The faculty is hard at work getting ready to welcome students back, setting the stage for another year of learning, growth, and community. 💙 #MIHS #BackToSchool #NYCHighSchools

Gaynor McCown students are stepping up in a powerful way! 💙 The McCown Mental Health Committee earned their Teen Mental Health First Aid certificates after dedicating three days before school started to complete the training.👏#StudentLeadership #MentalHealthAwareness

Happy #FirstDayOfSchool NYC! Here's to another great year of learning fueled by free breakfast and lunch at all NYC Public Schools, paired with food education to teach students about healthy eating habits 🍎📚

Happy first day of school from Lyons Community School! 💚💜 District staff stopped by to celebrate the excitement and energy of students returning. Wishing everyone a year full of learning, growth & community connection. 📚👏 #LyonsCommunitySchool #BackToSchool #FirstDayOfSchool

Happy First Day of School at Queens Satellite High School! 🚌📓 Students and staff are ready to kick off the 2025–26 school year with energy, excitement, and fresh opportunities for growth and success. Wishing the QSHSO community a strong start. 👏✨ #QueensSatelliteHS

CSSJ kicked off the first day of school with excitement and focus! ✨📚 Students and staff are ready for another year of learning, growth, and community. This also marks year two of using Yondr pouches, helping everyone stay present, engaged, and connected in all the right ways.

PAIHS started the year with great energy & a successful first day back! ✨🐾 Counselors & the PAIHS mascot were on hand to welcome students, help with schedules & set a positive tone for the day. Here’s to a strong year ahead for the PAIHS community! 📸💫#PAIHS #BackToSchool

The Facing History School kicked off the year with Seahawk pride! ✏️🎈🫶🏻 Excitement is in the air as students return for the first day of school, ready for learning, community, and new beginnings. Wishing the Seahawk community a strong start to 2025 26! 💙📚 #FacingHistorySchool

International High School for Health Sciences started the 2025 26 school year with energy and love! 💙✨ Day 1 was a smooth and joyful launch, thanks to the effort of staff, students, and families. 📚👏 #IHSHS #BackToSchool NYC Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos Elaine Lindsey