Brooklyn John Dewey H.S. Info

School closed

Given the severity of the storm forecast and the state of emergency issued by the Governor, all NYC Public Schools will BE CLOSED on Monday, February 23, 2026. There will NOT be remote instruction on this day.

Note that 13 buildings will be open as warming centers only, additional information on warming centers is shown below.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Blizzard Warning through Monday, February 23, 2026.

Snow is anticipated to arrive on Sunday, February 22 through Monday, February 23.

We are working in close communication with the Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) and NYC Emergency Management (NYC Emergency Management) throughout the weekend.

Families will be notified when schools are reopening via regular communication channels. Check https://on.nyc.gov/2UcUI6m for the latest information on school reopening plans.

13 NYCPS buildings are currently open as warming centers through Monday, February 23, including:

The Bronx: DeWitt Clinton High School, Gompers Campus, and Stevenson Campus.

Brooklyn: Midwood High School and Urban Assembly for Law and Justice

Manhattan: George Washington High School, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis High School, and Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics.

Queens: Far Rockaway High School, High School for Community Leadership, and Long Island City High School.

Staten Island: Curtis High School and New Dorp High School.

For more information, visit: https://on.nyc.gov/4jZdNo9

All after-school activities, Public Schools Athletic League activities, adult education, and YABC programs are canceled on Monday, February 23.

Family Welcome Centers will be closed on Monday, February 23 and will operate virtually.

For safety reasons, yellow bus service for charter and non-public school students will not operate on Monday, February 23.

Safety is of the utmost importance. If you must travel, use extreme caution and allow for additional travel time.

Before and during an emergency, the City will send emergency alerts and updates to New Yorkers through various channels, including
Notify NYC.

Sign up for emergency notifications at https://on.nyc.gov/3ftEMLo or call 311.

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Across NYC Public Schools, we continue to honor the contributions and achievements of Black Americans throughout history.

This month, and all year long, we encourage our students, families, and teachers to learn more about this important part of our nation’s history and the Black Americans who helped shape the world we all live in today.

Dive into our Citywide Digital Library available on Sora, where you can also check out the “Black History Month: Remembering the Past & Shaping the Future Collection,”— featuring over 400 titles in e-book and audiobook formats.

Learn more: soraapp.com/library/nycschools/curated-1764789/titles

The ’ Hidden Voices project, created by the Department of Social Studies & Civics, provides an opportunity for students to learn about the many significant social, political, economic, and cultural contributions of Black figures in US History.

Learn more: https://sites.google.com/schools.nyc.gov/social-studies-and-civics/resources/hidden-voices

Our schools are commemorating this month in many ways, including lessons, events, and activities that honor the legacy of Black Americans who have shaped our nation’s history and those who continue to inspire future generations.

Find our resources and learn more at: www.schools.nyc.gov/BHM

Join us and stand together!!
February 9-13 2026
The NYCDOE is committed to maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment that is free from harassment, intimidation and/or bullying, sexual harassment, and discrimination on account of actual or perceived race, color, age, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, or weight.

John Dewey Presents: "Holiday Lip-Sync 2025."
Featuring: "The Dewey Visionaries."

John Dewey Holiday Lip-Sync Video 2025 This holiday video was made for our school community to spread joy and bring everyone together. Students, staff, and the entire Dewey community joined in on ...

School is closed for Winter Recess
December 24, 2025-January 4, 2026

No School *Thanksgiving Recess* November 27-28, 2025.

From all of us at John Dewey, we wish our students, families, and staff a Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

Visit our website for all the latest news and upcoming events!
www.johndeweyhighschool.org

**Parent Teacher Conference**
Evening Session
Thursday November 20, 2025
5pm-7:30 PM

Afternoon Session
Friday November 21, 2025
12:50 PM- 2:50 PM

Tonight!!

Facilitated by our partners at Swim Safe Foundation, please join us virtual event, open to all members of the Brooklyn South High Schools Community - students, families, staff - to learn the basics of water safety. https://edl.io/n2057711