Hello D8 Families, Superintendent Joynt is kicking off the 2025-2026 school year with a District 8 Town Hall on Monday, September 15th! Come learn about our exciting work for the year ahead! 🗓️ Date: Sept 15 ⏰ Time: 6:30-7:30pm Zoom Link: https://t.co/lKosFO2Y9m

Join us!

As required by state law, students’ smartphones and other personal internet-enabled devices must be turned off and stored during the school day. This helps students stay engaged, reduces distractions, and creates a learning environment where everyone can succeed.

📍Check out the provider listing by borough: https://t.co/d0xvLhs7O5   📞Call 311 and ask for help finding a dentist or for information on getting dental insurance.

Summer break is the perfect time to schedule your dental checkup! @NYCHealthy offers several ways to find low-cost dentists near you! It’s recommended that you visit the dentist every 6 months. 🗺️Visit the NYC Health Map online: https://t.co/P5hsOM1Lrs

Family Welcome Centers (FWC) support families with specific enrollment needs. When should you visit a FWC? Visit a FWC if you are: ✅ Enrolling in high school right now ✅ Enrolling when you don’t have a zoned school (K-8) ✅ Transferring schools

👉 You already have a zoned school—enroll directly at the school. https://t.co/zWBnA31sgI  to find your zoned school.  👉 You need help with an offer received through an admissions process—contact the Office of Student Enrollment. To learn more, visit:

✅ Keep track of important dates like upcoming holiday closures, parent-teacher conferences, and more! 🗓️ Visit our 2025-2026 NYC Public Schools calendar page:

August is National Immunization Awareness Month! A healthy school setting gives students the best chance to learn and grow. Vaccines protect children from getting and spreading diseases that can make them very sick, and they're required for children to attend all NYC schools.

Get ready for the #FirstDayOfSchool on Thursday, September 4 with our #BackToSchool Checklist: https://t.co/hWWhRrQKdi

📢 Deadline extended for Commissioner-for-a-Day: Essay Contest! Get a behind-the-scenes look at City government by shadowing top leaders like Deputy Mayors and Commissioners! 🔗 Apply now: https://t.co/HF4AdeKF0W 🚨 Deadline: Friday, August 22, 2025

Parents: Are your children up to date on their vaccinations? Vaccines reduce the risk of severe preventable illnesses, like measles, polio, and chickenpox. To be sure your child is fully vaccinated, talk to their doctor. Learn more: https://t.co/1AX7qwiBZp

As required by state law, students’ smartphones and personal devices must be stored during the school day, but families can still reach their children if needed! Your school will provide at least one way for families to contact students in an emergency.

TOMORROW! We’ll be hosting a Paper Shredding Event outside of our District Office. Stop by to declutter and recycle ♻️

Have you created an @NYCSchools Account (NYCSA)? NYCSA is our family portal where guardians can: ✅ Track students’ progress and attendance 📋 Access school forms 📞 Update students’ emergency contact information and more! Sign up at: https://t.co/f5RnIJzkDn #BackToSchool

Hello D8 Families, Save the Date!! Get ready for the new school year! Join us for the Back to School Extravaganza on August 23rd at PS69x. Free supplies, food, and fun for the kids! Registration required. #Bronx #BackToSchool #Community #District8

🍳 Actividad de cocina saludable GRATIS 💃 ¡Zumba GRATIS con Melissa! ¡No se lo pierdan! #Bronx #Comunidad #BancoDeAlimentos #Zumba #ThroggsNeck #Soundview #EventosGratis #NYC

Hello D8 Families, ¡Bronx! ¡Únanse a nosotros ESTE SÁBADO, 26 de julio, de 11 AM a 2 PM, para la Despensa Soundview de Diversión, Comida y Ejercicio! 📍 575 Soundview Avenue 🍎 Frutas y verduras frescas GRATIS @ThroggsNeckCA

🎉 ¡Familias del D8! Acompáñenos julio y agosto en talleres virtuales GRATUITOS para padres. ¡Sanamos, crecemos y nos preparamos para el regreso a clases! 💬📚🗓 Lunes y martes | 🕔 5PM y 7:30PM 🔗 Regístrese: https://t.co/yaZKFMn2VY #FamiliasD8 #TalleresParaPadres #RegresoAClases

🎉 D8 Families! Join us this July & August for FREE virtual Family Engagement Workshops. Let’s grow, heal & get ready for back-to-school! 💬📚 🗓 Mondays & Tuesdays | 🕔 5PM & 7:30PM 🔗 Register: https://t.co/yaZKFMn2VY #D8Family #ParentWorkshops #BackToSchool