NYC Schools Will Reopen To In-Person Learning On Tuesday: Mayor

NEW YORK CITY — New York City public schools will reopen for in-person learning on Tuesday following the weekend snow storm, according to Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Schools citywide were closed on Monday as students pivoted to remote learning due to the inclement weather.

All programs and activities will resume as scheduled, according to the mayor.

“As dedicated city workers mobilized across all five boroughs to clear our streets and keep New Yorkers safe, teachers and students this morning came together online – reading, learning and staying connected,” Mamdani said. “Thanks to the round-the-clock work of our schools facilities teams, we are ready to welcome students and staff back to classrooms tomorrow. I am deeply grateful to our school leaders, educators and families for making today’s remote learning day a success and for preparing our students to return.”

Over the weekend and on Monday, NYCPS deployed facilities teams to every school building to prepare for students’ return. This work included ice and snow removal at school entrances and surrounding areas, as well as measures to ensure buildings are properly heated for students and staff.

Preliminary data show that nearly 375,000 students and parents — nearly 80% of expected students — successfully logged into virtual classrooms, supported by more than 125,000 educators.

“To our dedicated school staff who have worked tirelessly to ensure our pathways are clear, our classrooms are warm and breakfast is served tomorrow — thank you. To all our educators, school leaders and staff who made the pivot to remote learning successful, and to our students and families for their partnership and adaptability — thank you," Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels said.

"I’m proud to lead such a dynamic and resilient school system in a city that once again rose to the occasion.”