City-As-School Community Calendar
Cycle 4 Registration (Day 1)
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 1)
We are excited to offer 9 different intensives the week after Spring Break to earn an additional .5 credits and learn something new.
*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.
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.
*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 3)
We are excited to offer 9 different intensives the week after Spring Break to earn an additional .5 credits and learn something new.
*Registration will close when spots are full or at 3pm on Monday 3/30, whichever comes first.
*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.
New York Edge-Beacon Community Health Fair
For more information and/ or to RSVP:
929-774-0873 | Cityasschool@newyorkedge.org
*Election Day (Special Election)
Election day for Special Election in City Council District 3 (Manhattan).
Go to www.nycvotes.org/ for more information.
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.
SCHOOLS CLOSED: Chancellor's Day
Anniversary Day/Chancellor's Conference Day for staff development; students do not attend
Annual BBQ
City-As-School’s Annual Community BBQ. All current students and their families are invited to attend.
*Change of Address Deadline (Primary)
Last day to update your address for the Primary Election.
Go to https://www.nycvotes.org/ for more information.
*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.
*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.
CACO Workshop: College planning
Family Workshop - College Enrollment for Seniors and Junior Forward Planning
Topics that will be covered:
Seniors:
College Enrollment Steps
Reading a financial aid award letter
Support programs
Where to find support for students with disabilities
Juniors:
Where to do college or career research
How to make a college list
College essay prompts and career plans
Complex Complexions watch party
With stories from Jamaica, Ghana, Senegal, Guinea, Nepal, the United States and beyond, Complex Complexions explores how colorism expresses itself in so many formerly-colonized communities around the world. The film draws connections between cultures in which those with darker skin tones experience discrimination from within their own communities and even families and highlights voices that reject these divisions in a call for unity.
10:40AM until 11:15AM in the library
Lunar New Year
The Lunar New Year in 2026 welcomes the Year of the Horse, according to the Chinese lunar calendar. Celebrated by millions around the world, this is a time for cultural traditions, family reunions, and hopes for good fortune in the coming year.
In 2026, Lunar New Year falls on February 17th, kicking off the 16-day Spring Festival.
WINTER GRADUATION 2026
CEREMONY DATE AND LOCATION The Winter Graduation ceremony will be held at City-As-School located at 16 Clarkson Street, NY, NY 10014 on Friday, February 13th, 2026 from 2PM- 3:00PM. We will have light refreshments for graduates and their guests, as well as a photo setup after the ceremony.
Graduates should arrive by 1:30PM and will begin allowing guests inside at 1:45PM
THE GRAD FORM/ QUESTIONNAIRE is currently up and running. Students can sign up to MC, make a speech or perform at graduation using this form. All students who plan on participating in graduation, taking senior photos or want a yearbook must fill out the CAS Grad Questionnaire at bit.ly/WINTERGRAD26 by Friday, February 6th, 2026.
SENIOR DUES are $30 and can be paid using cash or money order and given to Sasha in room 403. Checks and money orders should be made out to “City-As-School” and we recommend adding the student’s name and “senior dues” in the memo line (ie “Sasha Santos senior dues”). Dues will cover the cost of graduates cap & gown and the two (2) guest tickets for the graduation ceremony.
If there are any issues paying senior dues please reach out to your advisor or Sasha. WE DO NOT INTEND FOR SENIOR DUES TO BE A BARRIER FOR PARTICIPATION
CAPS, GOWNS AND TICKETS Graduating students can pick up their cap and gown pick-up and tickets from Sasha in room 100 from January 26th through January 30th between 11AM and 1PM. All students who have paid their senior dues in full and have met all requirements for graduation will be eligible to pick up their caps and gowns. We are limited to 2 tickets per family because of space . If anything changes we will let you know.
DIGITAL SENIOR PHOTOS are scheduled for April 2026. We will share more information as that time approaches.
CACO Lunchtime Workshop: SYEP APP
CACO will be hosting application completion workshops on the following days and times:
Wed, Feb 11th - 11:15am in CACO Room 307
Thurs, Feb 12th - 11:15am in CACO Room 307
If you need working papers (you're under 17): Click Here
QUESTIONS?! Stop by room 307 during registration week or once Cycle 3 begins
Valentine’s Concert
At 11AM on Wednesday, February 11th and Thursday, February 12th we’ll have Valentine's day card making and hot chocolate event for advisories.
CACO Lunchtime Workshop: SYEP APP
CACO will be hosting application completion workshops on the following days and times:
Wed, Feb 11th - 11:15am in CACO Room 307
Thurs, Feb 12th - 11:15am in CACO Room 307
If you need working papers (you're under 17): Click Here
QUESTIONS?! Stop by room 307 during registration week or once Cycle 3 begins
Valentine’s Concert
At 11AM on Wednesday, February 11th and Thursday, February 12th we’ll have Valentine's day card making and hot chocolate event for advisories.
CYCLE 3 BEGINS
First official day of Cycle 3 for the 2025-2026 school year. Students should be following their selected cycle 3 schedules.
Cycle 3 Registration (Day 3)
Registration for cycle 3 classes and internship begins January 27th and ends January 29th. Students should register with their advisor at their appointed time.
Cycle 3 Registration (Day 2)
Registration for cycle 3 classes and internship begins January 27th and ends January 29th. Students should register with their advisor at their appointed time.
Cycle 3 Registration (Day 1)
Registration for cycle 3 classes and internship begins January 27th and ends January 29th. Students should register with their advisor at their appointed time.
ALTERNATIVES TO COLLEGE WEBINAR
We are excited to invite you to an informative webinar hosted by our College and Career Office (CACO) team, exploring Alternatives to College for students. This session will cover valuable post-secondary options, including free or low-cost training programs, CUNY certificate programs, gap year opportunities, and job hunting services.
Details:
📅 Date: Monday, January 26th
🕒 Time: 6PM-7PM
📍 Zoom Link:bit.ly/CASzoom
We encourage all families to join and learn about the diverse pathways to success beyond traditional college. Please feel free to reach out to me or Tomiko with any questions or for assistance accessing the webinar.
Summer Youth Employment Applications Open
Elevate Your Summer With SYEP
NYC's Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is the nation's largest youth employment program, connecting NYC youth between the ages of 14 and 24 with career exploration opportunities and paid work experiences each summer.
By participating in structured project and work-based opportunities, NYC youth are better prepared for careers of the future.
Explore interests and career pathways
Develop workplace skills
Engage in learning experiences to develop social, civic and leadership skills
The deadline to submit applications is 2/27/2026.
