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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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NHS Parking Lot Traffic Study Presentation
This presentation accompanied the North High School parking lot traffic study above and was also presented at the October 18, 2018 Board of Education Meeting.
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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 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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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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Reporting Child Abuse
Contact Information for the New York State Office of Children and Family Services.
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GNPS/TV Current Programs
Programs currently airing on GNPS/TV are the June 2018 graduation ceremonies for North Middle School and South Middle School, and the South High School Opera. 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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High School Students Receive Outstanding Physical Education Awards
Award winners Maor Amar and Christina Li of North High, and Ryan Concha and Gloria Moon of South High accepted their awards at a banquet on Dec. 3.
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Teachers Achieve National Board Certification
Savannah (Puca) Ahern, special education teacher at North Middle, and Rosemary Sloggatt, art teacher at Saddle Rock, are among 98 accomplished teachers from New York who achieved National Board Certification this year.
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LISFA Intermediate Musicians Chosen
Fifteen Great Neck Public School students were selected for the 2018–19 Long Island String Festival Association (LISFA) Orchestras, Intermediate Division (grades 5, 6, and 7–8). This musical experience brings together Long Island’s highly talented, young string musicians.
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South High Junior Wins Hofstra Essay Contest
South High School junior Sara Jhong is the third-place winner in the 2018 Celebration of Suburban Diversity Essay Contest, sponsored by Hofstra University and Bethpage Federal Credit Union.
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Three Great Neck Educators Named Master Teachers
GNPS middle school teachers Michael DiPasquale, Tobias Hatten, and Donna Plante have been named Master Teachers through the New York State Master Teacher Program (NYSMTP).
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Saddle Rock Principal Honored
Luciana Bradley, principal of Saddle Rock School in the Great Neck Public Schools, was an honoree at the Town of North Hempstead’s annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on Oct. 10.
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Music Student Selected for All-County Jazz Ensemble
South High School ninth grader Sophia Wotman has been selected to play the trumpet with the Nassau Music Educators Association (NMEA) All-County Division IV Jazz Ensemble.
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South High Students Perform at Broadway Back to School Benefit
Two talented thespians from South High School took the stage alongside Broadway stars at the fourth annual Broadway Back to School benefit at Feinstein’s/54 Below in New York City on Sept. 23.
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LISFA Musicians
Twenty Great Neck Public School high school students were selected for the 2018–19 Long Island String Festival Association (LISFA) orchestras, Secondary Division.
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National Merit Scholarship Commendations
Fifty-three seniors in the Great Neck Public Schools have been named Commended Students in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program.
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UPK Registration for 2019–2020
UPK registration for the 2019-2020 school year will take place from Dec. 6 through Dec. 19. In order to be eligible for UPK, children must be 4 years old by Dec. 1, 2019.
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South High Winter Concerts
The South High School Winter Music Concerts I & II are scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 6 and Thursday, Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the Ruel E. Tucker auditorium at Great Neck South High, 341 Lakeville Road.
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North Middle Winter Concert
North Middle School’s Grade 7–8 Winter Concert will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 19, at 7:00 p.m., in the Daniel J. Tomaselli Auditorium, 77 Polo Road. Performing groups include the Chorus, Concert Band, and String Orchestra.
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North High Winter Concert
North High School student musicians will present their Winter Concert on Thursday, Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m., in the school’s auditorium, 35 Polo Road. The concert will feature performances by the Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, A Cappella Choir, Symphonic Band, and Symphony Orchestra.
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JFK Musicians Perform at P.E.A.K. Festival
Six fourth-grade students from the John F. Kennedy School participated in the 2018 P.E.A.K. Festival, organized by the Nassau Music Educators Association.
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South High Musicians Perform at Community Tree Lighting
Vocal musicians from William A. Shine-Great Neck South High School recently performed holiday classics at the community tree lighting ceremony at the Inn at Great Neck.
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North High Musicians Perform at Atria
On Dec. 5, instrumental musicians from North High visited the Atria Park of Great Neck to share holiday joy with residents and staff.
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Middle Schools Renew Their Commitment as “No Place for Hate” Schools
North Middle and South Middle recently hosted full-day celebrations to kick off their No Place for Hate initiatives for the 2018-19 school year. Both schools are recognized by the Anti-Defamation League as official Gold Star No Place for Hate Schools.
