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2019-20 SCOPE After School Child Care
SCOPE After School Child Care is an available option for Great Neck parents.
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Transportation Registration for Non-Public School Students
Residents of the Great Neck school district who seek free transportation for their children to non-public schools in September 2019 must submit an application, hand-delivered or postmarked, by April 1, to the Transportation Office.
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District Unveils New Logo
During the Superintendent's Conference Day program, Dr. Teresa Prendergast unveiled a new GNPS logo that reflects the district’s new mission statement, first-ever motto (“Where Discovery Leads to Greatness”), and new hashtag (#DiscoverGreatness).
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GNPS Recreation Report & Recommendations
This presentation from the Feb. 11 Board of Education Meeting reviewed the District's recreation and summer camp programs. This report also includes recommendations regarding this program and the District's use of facilities.
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2018 Summer Enrichment & Summer School Program Report
Administrators from the 2018 Summer Enrichment and Summer School programs presented an overview of the successful program at the Feb. 11 Board of Education Meeting.
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Mental Health Resources & Curriculum Presentation
Members of the pupil personnel services team and secondary health department heads presented about the District's mental health resources and curriculum at the Jan. 10 Board of Education Meeting. This is the slideshow that accompanied their presentation.
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Board Approves 2019-20 District Calendar
At the Jan. 10, 2019 meeting of the Great Neck Board of Education, the Board approved a calendar for the 2019-20 school year.
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Partial School Tax Exemptions
The District will honor partial school tax exemptions for qualified individuals, including senior citizens with limited income; persons with disabilities and limited income; volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers; Gold Star parents; and veterans, including cold war veterans. Exemptions apply to the 2018 tax year, and applications for all partial tax exemptions are due to the Nassau County Department of Assessment before the taxable status date of Jan. 2, 2019.
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District Announces New Pre-K Site for Kennedy School Attendance Zone
This new pre-kindergarten location will be available in September 2019 for students residing within the Kennedy School attendance zone.
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Next Generation Science Standards Presentation
Elementary Assistant Principals and Secondary Science Department Chairs led an interactive presentation about the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) at the December Board of Education Meeting. This is the slide show that accompanied their presentation.
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District Security Audit Presentation
This presentation accompanied the results of the district security audit conducted by RedLand Strategies, as shared at the November 29, 2018 Board of Education Meeting.
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Security Presentation Message from the Superintendent of Schools
Superintendent Dr. Teresa Prendergast reminds residents that the results of a district-wide security audit will be presented at the Board of Education meeting on November 29, 2018. The Board meeting is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. at Parkville School, located at 10 Campbell St. in New Hyde Park.
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NHS Parking Lot Traffic Study
A traffic study of the North High School parking lot bond issue project was presented to the public at the October 18, 2018 Board of Education Meeting.
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GNPS/TV Current Programs
Programs currently airing on GNPS/TV are: North High Winter Concert, South High Spotlight, and South Middle Cultural Heritage Celebration. 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 Optimum Channel 75 and on Verizon Fios 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 Spring/Summer 2019
The Great Neck Public Schools Community Ed Spring/Summer 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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Ninth Grade Residency Re-Verification
The annual process of residency re-verification for all students entering ninth-grade in September 2019 is now underway. This is done to collect documentation and assemble student records for high school, and to verify that all students are residents of the district and thus entitled to attend. Additional information may be obtained from your child's middle school (441-4500 for North Middle, or 441-4600 for South Middle) or visiting our Ninth Grade Residency Re-Verification page.
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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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Actors Nominated for Roger Rees Awards
Ashley Schlusselberg of North High School, and Daniella Brancato and Victor Polizu of South High School, were nominated for their performances in school musical productions this past fall.
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Rebel Robotics Earns International Award at FIRST World Championship
The South High School Rebel Robotics Team competed at the FIRST World Championship in Detroit, where the team won the 2019 International Championship UL Safety Award and finished 15 out of 62 competitors from around the world.
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North Middle Student Wins National Design Contest
Jewels Rahmanan's artwork will be featured on t-shirts worn by more than 12,000 students and staff members in 320 schools across 23 states as they participate in the 2019 Achilles Kids Marathon Program.
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South Middle Team Returns Triumphant from National Science Bowl
A five-member team from South Middle School participated in the Department of Energy (DOE) National Science Bowl in Washington D.C., where they won the Cyber Challenge competition and placed in the top eight overall.
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Students Selected for Summer Music Education Program
North High musicians Emily Wei and Neil Chou will participate in the New York State Summer School for the Arts (NYSSSA) School of Orchestral Studies.
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Great Neck Featured in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best High Schools”
South High makes the top 300 Best High Schools; North High is the only LI school named to the Best STEM High Schools list
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Board Commends North Middle Students
Eighty-six North Middle School students were recently recognized by the Great Neck Public Schools Board of Education on April 16 for contributing to the quality of life at their school.
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E.M. Baker Teacher Honored by ALS Ride for Life
E.M. Baker teacher Christopher Lynch was selected as an award recipient in the education category for his contributions and for the work of the Baker school community in support of the Ride for Life.
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National Scholastic Gold Key Award Winner
Kiele Hwee, a junior at South High School, is a recipient of the National Gold Key Award in Photography from the Scholastic Art and Writing Competition.
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Artfest at North High
The Department of Fine and Performing Arts at North High School is proud to present Artfest, a week-long celebration of the school’s Art, Music, and Drama programs, from May 20–23.
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North High Student Organization Presents 2019 Community Carnival
The Student Organization of North High will present a Community Carnival at the Parkwood Upper Parking Lot on Sunday, June 2 from 12 to 4 p.m.
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Baker Students Send Colorful Well Wishes
Third graders at E.M. Baker School are using technology and creativity to spread cheer to young patients at the Cohen Children’s Medical Center.
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Earth Day Celebration at JFK
On April 30, the John F. Kennedy School welcomed representatives from the Town of North Hempstead for a special Earth Day and Arbor Day celebration.
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North High A Cappella Choir Performs with Yale Whiffenpoofs
The North High School A Capella Choir was featured during a performance by the Yale Whiffenpoofs at the Gold Coast Arts Center on April 14.
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High School Students Attend Youth Wellness Summit
Students and faculty from North High School and South High School attended the inaugural Nassau County Youth Wellness Summit to develop positive coping strategies and learn practical techniques to support overall wellness and mental health.
