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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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Change of Location for Board of Education Meetings
The Board of Education has announced a revised list of Public Action Meeting locations for September 2019 through February 2020. Please note that the meeting dates and times are the same as they appear in the 2019-20 district calendar; only the meeting locations have changed.
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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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2019-20 SCOPE After School Child Care
SCOPE After School Child Care is an available option for Great Neck parents.
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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/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: South High Opera, Student Filmmakers Showcase, School Bus Safety Press Conference, South Middle Spring Concert, and Adult Learning Center Thanksgiving Luncheon.
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 Fall/Winter 2019-2020
The Great Neck Public Schools Community Ed Fall/Winter 2019-2020 catalog is now available. The catalog has been mailed to residents, and it is also available to view on our website.
Registration and Information - 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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High School Music Programs Perform at LI Music Hall of Fame Holiday Concert
North High and South High were among seven LI high schools selected to perform in the Long Island Music Hall of Fame Holiday Concert. Invitations to perform were extended only to schools that are recognized for excellence through the 2019 LIMHoF School Recognition Program.
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North High Junior Named Student of the Quarter by Nassau BOCES
Benjamin Nassimi has been named a Student of the Quarter for his work in the Computer Game Design and Programming course at Nassau BOCES Barry Tech.
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Kennedy Students Attend P.E.A.K. Festival
Five fourth-grade students from the John F. Kennedy School participated in the 2019 P.E.A.K. (Parents Educators And Kids) Festival at Freeport High School on Nov. 16.
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South High Students Earn First Place at Business Challenge
South High School students Amal Deochand and Ian Myer earned first-place honors at the ninth annual Plainview-Old Bethpage Business Challenge, held on Oct. 18.
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Village School Wins Finance Award
The Village School has again been named a W!SE Blue Star School having excelled on the W!SE Financial Literacy Certification Test. This marks the eleventh time the school earned this award, which will be presented in November. The award is for the 2018–19 academic year.
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North Middle Winter Concert Series
North Middle School will host Winter Concerts on Monday, Dec. 9, and Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m. in the Daniel J. Tomaselli Auditorium, 77 Polo Road. The concerts are free and the public is invited to attend.
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South Middle Winter Concerts and Art Show
The South Middle School Music Department is proud to present Winter Concerts on Tuesday, Dec. 10, and Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the school auditorium, 349 Lakeville Rd. Concerts are free and each lasts about an hour.
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Mental Health & Wellness 101
The Mental Health Association of Nassau Country will present "Mental Health & Wellness 101" at North High on Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. This event is co-sponsored by the Great Neck Chinese Association, SHAI, and the UPTC.
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South High Winter Concert I
The South High School Winter Concert I is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the school's Ruel E. Tucker auditorium, 341 Lakeville Road. The concert is free of charge and the public is welcome to attend.
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North Middle Students Share Thanks with Monter Center Staff
North Middle students created a total of 1,000 hand-written cards to express their appreciation for the medical and support staff who care for patients at the Monter Cancer Center.
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North High Students Volunteer at Turkey Drive
Members of the North High Interact Club and Key Club volunteered at the annual Rotary Club Turkey Drive on Nov. 24 to help assemble Thanksgiving dinners for local families in need.
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Saddle Rock Organizes Thanksgiving Donation
On Nov. 26, student government representatives from Saddle Rock School delivered a donation of Thanksgiving food items to the St. Aloysius Food Pantry in Great Neck.
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Faculty Help Foster Positive Body Images
Nine GNPS teachers, counselors, and coaches took part in The Body Project Facilitator Training to help women and girls to confront unrealistic beauty ideals and engage them in the development of healthy body image.
