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Upcoming Events
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7:30 PM - 8:45 PM SM Winter Concert 1 & Art Show
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3:15 PM - 5:15 PM SH Research Round Tables
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3:45 PM - 4:45 PM LAK SDMC
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7:30 PM - 9:00 PM SM Winter Concert 2 & Art Show
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8:10 AM - 9:00 AM SR SDMC
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7:45 PM - 10:00 PM Board of Education Public Action Mtg at SR
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9:00 AM JFK No AM or PM Pre-K
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11:45 AM - 8:00 PM Gr. K-5 11:45 Dismissal K-5 P/T Conf. Afternoon and Evening
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11:45 AM - 12:15 PM PARK K Early DIsmissal 11:45 AM
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7:00 PM - 9:00 PM SH Winter Concert II
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8:00 AM NM PTO Holiday Breakfast
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8:15 AM - 9:00 AM EMB Shared Decision Meeting
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Saturday
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December 17, 2023
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December 18, 2023
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December 19, 2023
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8:15 AM - 9:00 AM JFK SDMC Mtg.
District Announcements
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GNPS Clothing Pantry FREE Shopping Event, Dec. 6 from 4-6p.m.
The Great Neck Public Schools Clothing Pantry will host an open house shopping event on Wednesday, Dec. 6 from 4-6pm. The event, located at Saddle Rock School (10 Hawthorne Ln.) will include FREE warm winter coats and various clothing items for Great Neck families in need.
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Message from the Superintendent, Nov. 22
This message from Superintendent Dr. Kenneth R. Bossert was shared with the GNPS Community on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.
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Board of Education Passes Resolution
At a special board meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023, the Great Neck Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously in favor of a resolution titled "Urgent call for Unequivocal Condemnation of Antisemitism, Islamophobia and Hamas Terrorism".
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 November 2023 Mental Health Newsletter.
Registration Information
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Registration for Kindergarten & UPK
All applications to register for Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) and Kindergarten are processed online. The GNPS Registration Office enrolls eligible students for the current school year on an ongoing basis. Registration details for the 2024-25 school year are below.
Universal Pre-K
The District offers a half-day UPK program to all Great Neck School District residents at no cost. UPK Online Registration for the 2024-25 school year will open on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 at 9 a.m. To be eligible, children must be 4 years old by Dec. 1, 2024. For more information about UPK application requirements, visit the Pre-Kindergarten Registration web page.
Kindergarten
Kindergarten Online Registration for the 2024-25 school year will open on Feb. 1, 2024. Any child who legally resides within the school district and will be 5 years old on or before Dec. 1, 2024, is eligible for kindergarten for the 2024-25 school year. All children who will attend kindergarten in a public or private school must be registered with the District.
For more information, visit our Office of Registration home page or call the Registrar’s Office at (516) 441-4080.
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 the June 2023 graduation ceremonies for North Middle School, South Middle School, and the Adult Learning Center. 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.
GNPS Community Education
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Community Ed Winter 2024 Catalog
The Great Neck Community Ed Winter 2023 catalog is now available online, featuring a variety of in-person and online courses. Registration opens November 28 and classes will begin the week of January 2. Visit the Community Ed web page for more details about course offerings and registration.
Accolades
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NYSBDA High School Honor Band Participants
Musicians from North High and South High have been selected to perform with the 2024 New York State Band Directors Association (NYSBDA) High School Honor Ensembles, part of the annual NYSBDA Symposium to be held in Syracuse in March.
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GNPS Students Honored by Nassau BOCES Barry Tech
North High junior Hila Bakhshi and Village School junior Hyunjun Chang have been named Students of the Quarter at the Nassau BOCES Barry Tech.
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Board of Education Honors Lois Lifshitz
At the Board meeting on Nov. 15, the Great Neck Public Schools Board of Education recognized Lois Lifshitz for 33 years of service at Lakeville School.
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Lakeville Student Council Members Recognized by Board of Education
On Nov. 15, the Great Neck Public Schools Board of Education recognized 34 students for their service on the 2023–24 Lakeville Student Council.
Looking Ahead
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Dec. 1: UPK Registration Opens for 2024-25
Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) registration for the 2024–25 school year will open on Dec. 1 and will remain open through the end of the school year. All registration applications must be submitted online.
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Dec. 6: SHS Winter Concert I
South High School's Winter Concert I will feature performances by the String Orchestra, Mixed Chorus, and Symphonic Band.
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Dec. 6: NHS Winter Concert I
North High School's Winter Concert I will feature performances by the Chamber Ensemble, the Concert Choir, and soloists from the senior class.
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Dec. 7: Improv Night @ SHS
This performance by Theatre South’s Improv Troupe, known as Hot Lunch Improv, will feature hilarious characters and scenes created by a talented cast based on ideas from the audience.