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Deadline Extended for Board Advisory Committee Applications
The Great Neck Board of Education is currently accepting applications from individuals who wish to serve on one of the Board’s three advisory committees for the 2018-19 school year: the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC), Building Advisory Committee (BAC), and Financial Advisory Committee (FAC).
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Board Officers Elected, District Positions Appointed at Organizational Meeting
At the annual Organizational Meeting on July 5, the Board of Education elected Board Officers and appointed several district-wide positions for the upcoming school year.
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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 Fall/Winter 2018-2019
The Great Neck Public Schools Community Ed Fall/Winter 2018-2019 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 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—South High Graduation Speeches
Click here to read the speeches delivered by Kimberly Lu and Weiting Hong at the South High School graduation ceremony.
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Class of 2018—North High Graduation Speeches
Click here to read the speeches delivered by Leila Sassouni and Samantha Law at the North High School graduation ceremony.
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Class of 2018—Gleitsman & Taney Awards
The John L. Miller-Great Neck North High School presents two prestigious awards at its graduation ceremony—the Alan L. Gleitsman Outstanding Graduate Award and the Genelle Taney Memorial Award.
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Class of 2018—Barstow, Scott Moss & New Awards
Every year, North High School and South High School announce the winners of significant graduation awards, including the Barstow and Scott Moss awards. This year, students also received four new awards: Papa Giorgio Visionary Scholarship, Linda Musmeci Scholarship, Class of 2017 Bernard Kaplan Scholarship Award, and Joan Casazzone Memorial Award.
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GNPS Staff Granted Tenure
The Great Neck Public Schools Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the superintendent, recently granted tenure to 23 teachers.
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Adult Learning Center Grads
At their annual graduation and awards ceremony, the GNPS Adult Learning Center recognized program participants who received New York State High School Equivalency Diplomas, met NYS benchmarks for English language proficiency, and attained citizenship in the United States.
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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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NCJW Supports Parent-Child Home Program
At the Board of Education meeting of June 18, the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) Lakeville Section presented a $300 check for the Parent-Child Home Program (PCHP).
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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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Summer Enrichment Musical Theater Presents "The Wizard of Oz, Jr."
More than 40 students are involved in this summer production through the GNPS Summer Enrichment Program.
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The First Day of School is September 5
All schools will open for students on Wednesday, September 5, 2018. Have a safe and happy summer!
