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September Lunch Menus Are Posted
Elementary, Parkville, and Secondary Lunch Menus for September 2018 are now available online.
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2018-2019 Calendar Available Online
A PDF of the 2018-2019 District Calendar is available online; print copies arrive in mid-August.
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Deadline Extended for Board Advisory Committee Applications
The Great Neck Board of Education is currently accepting applications from individuals who wish to serve on one of the Board’s three advisory committees for the 2018-19 school year: the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC), Building Advisory Committee (BAC), and Financial Advisory Committee (FAC).
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Board Officers Elected, District Positions Appointed at Organizational Meeting
At the annual Organizational Meeting on July 5, the Board of Education elected Board Officers and appointed several district-wide positions for the upcoming school year.
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2018-19 SCOPE After School Child Care
SCOPE After School Child Care is an available option for Great Neck parents.
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School Safety Community Letter From Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Teresa Prendergast has posted a community letter to parents regarding school safety.
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Board of Education Statement on North High Parking Lot
The members of the Great Neck Board of Education unanimously support all the line items contained within the May 2017 bond, which was passed by an overwhelming majority.
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NHS Parking Lot Community Letter From Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Teresa Prendergast has posted an open letter to the community clarifying the facts pertaining to the North High parking lot project.
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Board Approves 2018-19 District Calendar
At the January 29, 2018 meeting of the Great Neck Board of Education, the Board approved a calendar for the 2018-19 school year.
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Board Approves Change to GNPS Optional Zone
At the January 11, 2018 meeting of the Great Neck Board of Education, the Board unanimously approved a change to the district’s optional attendance zone.
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New Election Districts
The Board of Education expanded GNPS election districts from two voting locations to a total of four. This change applies to all future GNPS annual and special elections.
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GNPS/TV Current Programs
Programs currently airing on GNPS/TV are the June 2018 commencement ceremonies for North High School, South High School, and the Village School. These GNPS/TV programs are available on-demand, 24/7, on the GNPS/TV homepage.
GNPS/TV programs can be viewed in the incorporated villages of Great Neck on Cablevision Channel 75 and on Verizon Channel 32.
For further information, please visit the GNPS/TV homepage or contact Robert Zahn, director of educational television and broadcast media, by e-mail at rzahn@greatneck.k12.ny.us, or by phone at (516) 441-4676.
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Community Ed Fall/Winter 2018-2019
The Great Neck Public Schools Community Ed Fall/Winter 2018-2019 catalog is now available. The catalog has been mailed to residents, and it is also available to view on our website.
Registration and Information - Community Ed classes meet at the Cumberland Adult Center, 30 Cumberland Ave., Great Neck (one block south of Northern Blvd., off Lakeville Rd.). Complete course offerings can be found by clicking the link above. To register, call us at (516) 441-4949, or e-mail us at gncontinuinged@greatneck.k12.ny.us.
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Read The Most Recent District Publications from our Office of Public Information
The Great Neck Public Schools produces newsletters throughout the year to inform residents about our programs and provide updates on construction projects that improve our facilities. Current and past newsletters can be found on the the GNPS Publications page.
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Students Win Awards for American Sign Language
Five Great Neck students received awards through the 2018 Long Island Language Teachers (LILT) annual contest. All five awards were in the American Sign Language (ASL) Song Interpretation Video category.
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Class of 2018—South High Graduation Speeches
Click here to read the speeches delivered by Kimberly Lu and Weiting Hong at the South High School graduation ceremony.
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Class of 2018—North High Graduation Speeches
Click here to read the speeches delivered by Leila Sassouni and Samantha Law at the North High School graduation ceremony.
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Class of 2018—Gleitsman & Taney Awards
The John L. Miller-Great Neck North High School presents two prestigious awards at its graduation ceremony—the Alan L. Gleitsman Outstanding Graduate Award and the Genelle Taney Memorial Award.
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Class of 2018—Barstow, Scott Moss & New Awards
Every year, North High School and South High School announce the winners of significant graduation awards, including the Barstow and Scott Moss awards. This year, students also received four new awards: Papa Giorgio Visionary Scholarship, Linda Musmeci Scholarship, Class of 2017 Bernard Kaplan Scholarship Award, and Joan Casazzone Memorial Award.
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GNPS Staff Granted Tenure
The Great Neck Public Schools Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the superintendent, recently granted tenure to 23 teachers.
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Adult Learning Center Grads
At their annual graduation and awards ceremony, the GNPS Adult Learning Center recognized program participants who received New York State High School Equivalency Diplomas, met NYS benchmarks for English language proficiency, and attained citizenship in the United States.
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Class of 2018 Valedictorians & Salutatorians
Congratulations to the Valedictorians and Salutatorians at North High and South High!
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District Retirees Recognized
The Great Neck Public Schools Board of Education and professional associations representing teachers, administrators, and civil service staff recognized 63 district employees who retired during the 2017-18 school year.
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25-Year Employees Recognized
Great Neck Public Schools 25-year employees were recognized by the Board of Education and professional associations representing teachers, administrators, and civil service staff.
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Crafting for Charity
Students in the GNPS Summer Enrichment Program have been spreading kindness and positivity around the community this summer.
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North High Hosts Great Friends Games
On June 14, North High School held their first annual Great Friends Games to celebrate the accomplishments of students in the North High ACE Program classes.
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NCJW Supports Parent-Child Home Program
At the Board of Education meeting of June 18, the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) Lakeville Section presented a $300 check for the Parent-Child Home Program (PCHP).
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Celebrate Science Night at North High
The science research program at North High School wrapped up another successful school year with “Celebrate Science Night” on May 23.
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GNPS Summer Instrumental Music Concert
The Great Neck Public Schools Summer Instrumental Music Concert will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 1 at 7:00 p.m.
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Summer Enrichment Musical Theater Presents "The Wizard of Oz, Jr."
More than 40 students are involved in this summer production through the GNPS Summer Enrichment Program.
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The First Day of School is September 5
All schools will open for students on Wednesday, September 5, 2018. Have a safe and happy summer!
