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Applications Available for Board Advisory Committees
The Great Neck Board of Education is currently accepting applications from individuals who wish to serve on one of the Board’s advisory committees for the 2019-20 school year: the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC), and the Financial/Building Advisory Committee (FBAC).
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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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GNPS/TV Current Programs
Programs currently airing on GNPS/TV are: Student Filmmakers Showcase, South High 50th Opera Gala Celebration, North Middle Concert, North Middle Spotlight, South Middle Spotlight, and Inside the GNPS Vaults. 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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25-Year Employees Recognized
Great Neck Public Schools 25-year employees were recognized by the Board of Education and professional associations representing teachers, administrators, and civil service staff on June 12.
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District Honors Retirees
The Great Neck Public Schools Board of Education and professional associations representing teachers, administrators, and civil service staff honored 18 retirees for 2018–19 school year.
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GNPS/TV Wins Seven Awards in PSA Contest
GNPS/TV is the recipient of seven awards, including Best Overall Video, through the LI Youth Safety Coalition (LIYSC) High School Public Service Announcement Video Contest, sponsored by the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office.
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North High Student Recognized by Anti-Defamation League
North High School junior Preethi Kumar has been awarded Honorable Mention in the Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) 2019 Alexander Bodini Prize for Diversity, in recognition of her efforts to promote harmony and respect.
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South High Seniors Named Students of the Quarter by Nassau BOCES
South High School students Jakeline Arevalo and Melissa Ceron have been named Student of the Quarter for their respective programs at the Nassau BOCES Barry Tech.
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No Place for Hate Schools
North High, North Middle, and South Middle School have been recognized by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) as official “No Place for Hate” schools.
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Merit Scholarship $2,500 Winners
Yoel Hawa, Isabella Mirro, and Joshua Rothbaum are recipients of National Merit $2,500 Scholarships, sponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
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South Middle Musicians Perform at Lincoln Center
Two chamber music ensembles from South Middle School were selected to perform at Lincoln Center on May 23 as part of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s Young Ensemble Program.
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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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Collaborative Art Exhibition
The Art Departments at North High and South High are pleased to present a Collaborative Art Exhibition at the Great Neck Library Main Branch through June 20.
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High School Graduations
Graduation ceremonies for North and South High Schools will be held on Tuesday, June 25, at Tilles Center, LIU Post, with North’s ceremony in the morning and South’s in the afternoon. The Village School graduation will be on Monday morning, June 24, at the school.
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Lakeville Students Host Lemonade Stand to Fight Cancer
On June 7, Lakeville third graders hosted a pink lemonade stand to support the fight against breast cancer.
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Great Neck Public Schools Opens Clothing Pantry
The Great Neck Public Schools is pleased to announce the grand opening of the Clothing Pantry at Saddle Rock School, now serving local families in our school community.
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North High Athletic Signings
North High student athletes Alexis Namdar, James Neubert, and William Rivera Zavala signed letters of commitment to play sports at colleges in the fall.
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Celebrate Science Night at North High
The science research program at North High School wrapped up another successful school year with “Celebrate Science Night” on May 30.
