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Non-Public School Transportation Deadline Extended to April 15
In accordance with State Education Department guidelines, the deadline to submit an application for non-public school transportation for the 2020-21 school year has been extended to April 15.
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Board Approves 2020-21 School Calendar
The calendar for the 2020-21 school year was approved at the Board of Education meeting on Jan. 27, 2020.
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2019-20 NYSSMA Calendar
The 2019-20 NYSSMA Festival calendar for GNPS musicians is available on our website, including dates, locations, deadlines, and application forms.
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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 2019 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, 2020.
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SCOPE After School Enrichment Program
The District has partnered with SCOPE to provide an after-school enrichment program for elementary students. Courses vary by school. Click on the link above to view program flyers for additional details and registration information.
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2019 Capital Projects Proposition Passes
On Dec. 3, voters approved a Capital Projects Proposition to add classroom space at E.M. Baker and Lakeville schools. Thank you for your continued support!
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Welcome Back!
Superintendent Dr. Teresa Prendergast shares district-wide updates and enthusiasm for the new school year in her welcome back message to the community.
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Online Registration Applications Available
The Registration Office is accepting online applications for all new students.
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2019-20 District Calendar Available Online
The 2019-20 GNPS District Calendar is now available online as a PDF file. Print copies will arrive in mailboxes in mid-August.
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2019-20 District Safety Plan
The 2019/20 GNPS District Safety Plan, developed by the District Safety Team, has now been posted.
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GNPS Organizational Meeting
The Great Neck Board of Education held their Organizational Meeting on July 1, 2019.
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GNPS/TV Current Programs
GNPS/TV programming reflects the offerings of the Great Neck Public Schools and the achievements of its students and staff. Programs may be viewed within the incorporated villages of Great Neck on Optimum Channel 75 and on Verizon Fios Channel 32. Programs are also available on-demand, 24/7, on the GNPS/TV web page.Tune in to GNPS/TV to view these current programs: Faculty Recital 2019, North High Winter Concert, South Middle Spotlight, North Middle Spotlight, and South High Winter Concert II.
For more 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 2020
The Great Neck Public Schools Community Ed Spring/Summer 2020 catalog is now available. The catalog has been mailed to residents, and it is also available to view on our website.
Registration and Information - Registration begins on Monday, Feb. 10, 2020. To register, call us at (516) 441-4949, e-mail us at gncontinuinged@greatneck.k12.ny.us, or follow the link for our online registration.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.
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High School Fencing Teams Capture Championships
The fencing programs at North High and South High concluded successful seasons with multiple championship titles and Coach of the Year honors.
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National Merit Scholarship Finalists
All sixteen students from North and South high schools who were previously named Semifinalists will advance as Finalists in the prestigious 2020 National Merit Scholarship Competition (NMSC).
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Middle Schools Participate in Math Competition
On Feb. 1, North Middle School hosted the 2020 Long Island MATHCOUNTS competition. Fifteen schools from Nassau and Suffolk counties participated in this regional event, including both Great Neck middle schools.
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Village School Students Recognized by Board
On Feb. 10, Village School students were recognized by the Board of Education for contributing to the quality of life at their school.
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South High Wins First Place at Regional Science Bowl
A five-member team from South High took first place at the Long Island Regional High School Science Bowl at Brookhaven National Laboratory and will advance to the National Science Bowl in Washington, D.C.
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South Middle Teams Finish First and Second at Regional Middle School Science Bowl
This is the third consecutive year that a team from South Middle has won the Long Island Regional Middle School Science Bowl at Brookhaven National Laboratory.
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Music Program Receives Mockingbird Foundation Grant
The Performing Arts Department at South High School is the proud recipient of a $1,000 grant from the Mockingbird Foundation, a non-profit organization created and run entirely by fans of the band Phish.
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High School Students Attend Leadership Conference
Thirteen juniors from North High School and South High School attended the 16th annual Student-Athletes as Leaders Conference at Hofstra University.
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North High Peer AIDS Educators/Health Club Spread their Message
Students from the Peer AIDS Educators/Health Club recently visited North Middle and Lakeville schools to speak about the importance of making responsible choices and living a healthy lifestyle.
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South Middle Hosts ADL Training
South Middle recently welcomed more than 40 No Place for Hate school coordinators from across Long Island for an Anti-Defamation League training event.
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North High and South High Robotics Teams Host FTC Tournament
The North High team qualified for the LI Championship during this exciting two-day tournament, which showcased Great Neck's commitment to robotics and STEM education.
