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Adult Learning Center Summer Program Offers English & TASC Prep
Registration for summer classes at the Adult Learning Center, 105 Clover Drive will be open on Wednesday, May 30, or Thursday, May 31, from 9 a.m.–Noon, or from 6:30–9:30 p.m.
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Nassau County Police to Host Community Meeting
The Nassau County Police Department will hold a Great Neck Security Briefing Meeting at North High School on Tuesday, June 19 at 7:00 p.m. Anyone interested in attending this event should RSVP to the NCPD Office of Community Affairs at communityaffairs@pdcn.org.
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School Safety Community Letter From Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Teresa Prendergast has posted a community letter to parents regarding school safety.
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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 Approves 2018-19 District Calendar
At the January 29, 2018 meeting of the Great Neck Board of Education, the Board approved a calendar for the 2018-19 school year.
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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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New Election Districts
The Board of Education expanded GNPS election districts from two voting locations to a total of four. This change applies to all future GNPS annual and special elections. The Board of Education discussed expanding the number of polling sites after residents experienced long lines and wait times to cast their ballots at the district budget and bond vote last May.
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GNPS/TV Current Programs
Student-produced programs currently airing on GGNPS/TV are: South High Winter Concert II, North Middle Spotlight, Focus on Education, and South Middle Spotlight.
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 Spring and Summer 2018
The Great Neck Public Schools Community Ed Spring/Summer 2018 Catalog, with its bright, seasonal cover, has been mailed out. We are excited to share this new catalog, with an updated format and reorganized chapters, providing an improved way for you to explore our many offerings.
Registration - Registration is now open. For those of you who are thinking of joining us, we warmly invite you to become a part of Community Education.
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 2018 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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How To Contact The New York State Office of Children and Family Services
The toll-free telephone number of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) to receive child abuse and neglect reports is 1-800-342-3720. For additional information, you may also access the OCFS Web site at http://ocfs.ny.gov/main/cps/.
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Intel International Science Engineering Fair
Six students from the Great Neck Public Schools were invited to participate in the Intel International Science Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) in Pittsburg, PA on May 17-18, and four students were named 2018 Grand Award Winners for their science research presentations.
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Long Island Math Fair Winners
Three students from North High School received medals at the annual Al Kalfus Long Island Math Fair, sponsored by the Nassau County Association of Mathematics Supervisors (NCAMS).
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Music Programs Recognized by LI Music Hall of Fame
The music programs at North High and South High have been recognized for excellence through the 2018 High School Recognition Program, sponsored by the Long Island Music Hall of Fame.
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North High Actors Nominated for Roger Rees Awards
Three North High students have been named nominees for the title of Best Actor and Best Actress at The Roger Rees Awards for Excellence in Student Performance.
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North and South High Schools Among “Best High Schools” in U.S.
The Great Neck Public Schools is proud that our high schools continue to be recognized among the best in the nation!
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Board Commends South Middle Students
Ninety-eight South Middle School students were recently recognized by the Great Neck Public Schools Board of Education for contributing to the quality of life at their school.
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Tri-M Chapters Welcome New Members
On April 26, 41 members were inducted into Tri-M Music Honor Society Chapter 2605 at North High School and Junior Chapter 5695 at North Middle School. Student officers of Chapter 2605 also extended Honorary Lifetime Memberships to six individuals for their outstanding contributions to the schools' music programs.
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North High Artists Recognized Through Congressional Art Competition
Three artists from North High School have been recognized through the U.S. House of Representatives’ 2018 Congressional Art Competition for New York District 3.
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Artfest at North High
The Department of Fine and Performing Arts at North High School is proud to present Artfest, a week-long celebration of the school’s art, drama, and music programs, from May 21–24.
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Senior Instrumental Concerto Night
The South High School Department of Performing Arts is pleased to present the annual Senior Instrumental Concerto Night on Wednesday, May 30 at 7:30 p.m.
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North Middle Sixth-Grade Concert
North Middle School’s Sixth-Grade Choral/Instrumental Concert will take place on Wednesday, June 6, at 7:30 p.m.
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South High Pops Concert
On Wednesday, June 7, the South High School Choir will present its annual Pops Concert in a cabaret-like setting, with tables on the stage for dining and listening.
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South Middle’s Theatre Workshop
South Middle School will present its annual Theatre Workshop on Friday, June 8, at 7 p.m., featuring student-directed “sketch” shows.
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Nassau County Police to Host Community Meeting
The Nassau County Police Department will hold a Great Neck Security Briefing Meeting at North High School on June 19 at 7:00 p.m. Anyone interested in attending this event should RSVP to the NCPD Office of Community Affairs at communityaffairs@pdcn.org.
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Lakeville School Celebrates 90 Years of Excellence
On May 15, students and staff at Lakeville School celebrated the school’s 90th birthday with a full day of activities.
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Learning about Social Studies through Song
On May 14, North Middle School sixth graders arrived in the school’s auditorium for a social studies surprise: Mr. Nicky, a YouTube composer, performer, and educator, joined them to rap about ancient civilizations.
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Saddle Rock Project Celebrates Individuality & Kindness
The renovation of a memorial garden at Saddle Rock School has evolved into a building-wide project celebrating individuality, encouraging kindness, and remembering a former student.
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Lakeville Students Donate Books to Children’s Hospital
Students in Ms. Meisel’s class at Lakeville School recently delivered a donation of new books for young patients at the Cohen Children’s Medical Center in New Hyde Park.
