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Community Alert Regarding Meningococcal Disease
An individual at Great Neck North High School has been diagnosed with Meningococcal disease. While there is no need to panic, the Nassau County Department of Health requires that you be notified about this situation.
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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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Reporting Child Abuse
Contact Information for the New York State Office of Children and Family Services
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GNPS/TV Current Programs
Student-produced programs currently airing on GNPS/TV are: District Spotlight, South Middle Spotlight, North Middle Spring Concert, and Coffee House 306.
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 is available in an updated format and reorganized chapters, providing an improved way for you to explore our many offerings.
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 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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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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Class of 2018 Valedictorians & Salutatorians
Congratulations to the Valedictorians and Salutatorians at North High and South High!
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District Retirees Recognized
The Great Neck Public Schools Board of Education and professional associations representing teachers, administrators, and civil service staff recognized 63 district employees who retired during the 2017-18 school year.
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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.
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North Middle Student Wins First Place in Young Authors Contest
North Middle School sixth grader Clara Goldman received First Place in the Nassau Reading Council’s Annual Young Authors Contest.
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South Middle Musicians Perform at Lincoln Center
On May 31, a trio of musicians from South Middle School performed at Lincoln Center as part of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s Young Ensemble Program.
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National Merit Scholars
Three seniors from the Great Neck Public Schools have been named National Merit $2,500 Scholarship winners in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program (NMSP).
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No Place for Hate Schools
North Middle and South Middle continue to be recognized by the Anti-Defamation League as official Gold Star No Place for Hate Schools.
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NCTE Achievement Awards in Writing
Three students from the Great Neck Public Schools have been selected by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) as recipients of the 2018 Achievement Award in Writing.
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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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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 23.
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Communicating through Art & Poetry
A recent collaboration between South High and Saddle Rock students demonstrates the power of communication through art and poetry.
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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.
