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Upcoming Events
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9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Great Neck Memorial Day Parade
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Tomorrow
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM SH Senior Awards
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Wednesday
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM JFK SDMC
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6:45 PM - 7:30 PM Board of Education UPTC Committee Reports at EMB
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7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Board of Education Public Action Mtg at EMB
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Thursday
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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM NM SDMC Meeting - Room 125
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7:00 PM NM Talent Show
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Friday
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Saturday
District Announcements
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PTO/PTAs Present Holocaust Education Presentation on May 30
Elementary parents are encouraged to attend this event on May 30 at 7 p.m. at E.M. Baker School as retired GNPS educator Sandi Cooper leads a presentation about the GNPS Elementary Holocaust Education Program for students in grade 4-5.
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2023-24 GNPS School Budget PASSES 4,206 - 2,261 (65%)
The 2023-24 GNPS School Budget passes - 4,259 YES votes to 2,261 NO votes. The Great Neck Library Budget also passes. Rebecca Sassouni is re-elected and Joanne Chan is elected as Board Trustees. Thank you to the Great Neck Public Schools community for your ongoing support of education in our district!
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2023-24 Budget Newsletter Available Online
The 2023-24 Budget Newsletter is available online and print copies have been mailed to residents. Additional information, including budget presentations, voting information, and names of the Board of Education candidates are available on the budget web page (click on "Budget Information" in the Quick Links menu).
Health and Wellness
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Mental Health Resources
The District has partnered with Northwell Health to provide additional mental health resources and services, including access to the Behavioral Health Center at Mineola for urgent care. Visit our Mental Health & Community Resources page for more information, including the May 2023 Mental Health Newsletter.
Registration Information
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Online Registration Dates for 2023–24 Kindergarten & UPK
All applications to register for Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) and Kindergarten for the 2023–24 school year will be processed online.
Universal Pre-K
The District offers a UPK program to all Great Neck School District residents at no cost. UPK Online Registration is currently open. To enroll, children must be 4 years old by Dec. 1, 2023.
Kindergarten
Kindergarten Online Registration will open on Jan. 17, 2023. All children who will attend public or private school kindergarten in Sept. 2023 must be registered. Any child who legally resides within the school district and will be 5 years old on or before Dec. 1, 2023 is eligible for kindergarten.
For more information, visit our Office of Registration home page or call the Registrar’s Office at (516) 441-4080.
Superintendent Search
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The Board of Education has partnered with District Wise Search Consultants to facilitate a nationwide search for the successor candidate to lead the District following the retirement of Dr. Teresa Prendergast, effective July 21, 2023. Updates will be shared throughout the process on the Superintendent Search web page.
Featured Video
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The Great Neck Public Schools is proud to offer exceptional programs in support of S.T.E.A.M. education (science, technology, engineering, art, and math). This new video series, “Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead,” celebrates our innovative programs and activities that inspire inquiry, encourage discovery, and spark creativity as students connect their problem-solving skills to real-world solutions.
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GNPS/TV Current ProgramsPrograms currently airing on Great Neck Public Schools Television (GNPS/TV) are North High School Opera, South Middle School Spotlight, and Focus on Education. 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.
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.
Accolades
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South High Senior Named 2023 Coca-Cola Scholar
Rachel Woo is one of 150 high school seniors nationwide to receive a $20,000 scholarship through the prestigious Coca-Cola Scholars Program.
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Board Commends South Middle Students
On May 3, the Board of Education recognized 138 South Middle students for contributing to the quality of life at Great Neck South Middle School.
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JFK Principal Receives Outstanding Achievement in Education Award
Ron Gimondo, principal of the John F. Kennedy Elementary School in Great Neck, is a recipient of the Outstanding Achievement in Education Award from St. John’s University.
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Great Neck Students Shine at WAC Lighting Science Fair
Thirty-nine students from North High School and South High School received awards at the 2023 WAC Lighting Foundation Invitational Science Fair on April 23. This annual science fair is organized by the Research Association, a consortium of teachers from 13 area schools.
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South High Ensemble to Perform at Lincoln Center
The South High School chamber music ensemble of Hugh Choi (flute), Sarah Sun (alto saxophone), and Selena Lu (piano) has been invited to perform at the 39th annual Young Musicians Concert of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center on May 4.