Announcements

  • 2025 SYEP Applications are open now!

    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.

    WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR SYEP?

    Youths Aged 14-24
    Residents of 5 Boroughs of NYC
    Legally Allowed to Work in NYC

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  • HCECD5 Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Meeting Notice and Agenda

    Greetings Community,

    HCECD5 is looking forward to seeing and hearing from the community at the calendar session meeting. Hope to see you there!

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  • 2025 Community and Citywide Education Council Elections

    Your Voice Matters!

    Participating in these elections as a candidate or voter is your opportunity to help shape the future of your school community, so be sure to get involved and make your voice heard.

    As of January 13, 2025, parents can apply to run for a seat on any of the 32 Community Education Councils or 4 Citywide Education Councils for which they are eligible. Candidates will campaign from late February through April, and voting will take place from late April through May 13.

    Stay engaged and ensure you’re signed up for a New York City School Account (NYCSA), which is required to run for a seat and vote. For assistance, refer to our NYCSA Account Set Up Guide for Parents.(Open external link) 

    If you’re considering running for a seat, find answers to frequently asked questions below. You can also visit our  Community and Citywide Education Councils page for more information about what they do and how you can get involved. 

    If you have any questions not answered below, please contact Elections2025@schools.nyc.gov(Open external link).

    Visit the NYC DOE site at the link below for more information:
    2025 Community and Citywide Education Council Elections information

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  • CEC5 Vacancies

    HCEC5 has one (1) vacant seat. Are you ready to make a difference?

    If so, apply today don't delay.

     For the FIRST time there is a District 75 (D75) parent seat on Community and Citywide Education Councils. 

     

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  • COVID-19 Updates

    Please visit our COVID-19 Plan page to find all the critical information about how school name is changing the way we operate to reduce the risk of COVID infection. We are doing everything we can to make sure staff, students, and families are safe.

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  • NYC Department of Education Admissions News

    NYC Department of Education Enrollment Page

    Here's what you can do right now:

    • Set up your MySchools account: With MySchools, you can explore your child's school options, apply, and get offer information—all in one place.
    • Missed the kindergarten application deadline? Add your child to programs' waitlists.
    • Deadline extended: Apply to middle school by March 1, 2022
    • Deadline extended: Apply to high school by March 11, 2022.
    • Deadline extended: Register by March 11, 2022 to audition for LaGuardia High School programs.

    Happening next:

    • The pre-K application open the deadline to apply is March 18, 2022
    • The 3-K application the deadline to apply is April 14, 2022. 
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Harlem CECD5 Calendar

  • Midwinter Recess

    Schools are closed

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  • Eid al-Fitr

    Schools are closed

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  • Spring Recess

    Schools are closed

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  • Memorial Day

    Schools are Closed

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  • Eid al-Adha / Anniversary Day

    Schools are Closed

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  • Clerical Day

    Clerical Day
    No Classes for students attending :
    3-K
    Pre-K
    Elementary schools
    Middle schools
    K–12 schools
    Standalone D75 programs

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  • Juneteenth

    Schools are Closed

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  • Last day of school for students

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Contact Us

Lisa Kinsey, Administrative Assistant

Harlem Community Education Council District 5 (HCEC D5)

123 Morningside Drive, Unit 2 Rm 232

New York, NY 10027-5002

Phone: (212) 222.1395 ext. 2321

Fax: (212) 316.0451

Email: cec5@schools.nyc.gov

Superintendent's Welcome Video

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For more information contact: Ryan Miele, FOUNDER/CEO

Email: ryanmiele@turbobolife.com

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Visit Turbobo website submit your order and receive a SPECIAL 15% off for HCSD5 only. Discount Code "HARLEM"

Turbobo is for all ages.

PS/MS 123 New Hydroponics Lab Ribbon Cutting February 2024

RBS Black History Month Celebration Friday, February 16, 2024

DISTRICT 5 HARLEM READS AND WRITES LAUNCH SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

CEC 5 Town Hall | October 3, 2023

CEC5 Chancellor Town Hall Tuesday, October 3, 2023

District 5 The CRASEL EXPANSION PROJECT Sunday, October 1, 2023

Harlem Read and Write Saturday, September 23, 2023

District 5

2022

Toy Drive

CEC5 Special Education Committee Event June 13, 2023

HCSD5 Spelling Bee March 1, 2024