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Board Appoints Trustee to Fill Vacancy
At the public Board meeting on Sept. 20, trustees voted unanimously to appoint Steve Chen to fill a vacant Board seat until the next annual election in May 2024. Click on the announcement title to read a letter to the community from President Rebecca Sassouni, on behalf of the Great Neck Public Schools Board of Education.
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2023–24 Board of Education Goals
At the public meeting on Sept. 20, trustees presented their Board Goals for 2023–24, which focus on three areas: Extraordinary Student Experiences, Enhanced Communication/Community Engagement, and Effective Transitions. Visit the Board Goals web page for more details.
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Superintendent Dr. Bossert Launches Survey for Community Input
A community-wide survey is now open using ThoughtExchange, a collaborative platform that uses a unique two-way process to allow participants to share their ideas confidentially and rate thoughts that other participants have submitted. The survey has one question: “What priorities and/or insights would you like the new Superintendent of Schools to be aware of?”
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GNPS/TV Current ProgramsPrograms currently airing on Great Neck Public Schools Television (GNPS/TV) are the June 2023 commencement ceremonies for North High, South High, and Village School. 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.
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Community Ed Fall 2023 Catalog
The Great Neck Community Ed Fall 2023 catalog is available online and registration is underway. Offerings include a variety of in-person and online courses. Visit the Community Ed web page for more details about course offerings and registration.
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National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
Forty-two students in the Great Neck Public Schools have been named Semifinalists in the prestigious 2024 National Merit Scholarship Competition (NMSC). Semifinalists represent less than 1% of U.S. high school seniors nationwide.
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South High Named NYSPHSAA School of Distinction
South High School has been honored by NYSPHSAA as a recipient of the 2022–23 School of Distinction Award, as 100% of varsity teams qualified for the Scholar Athlete Team Award during their respective seasons.
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GNPS Musicians Selected for All-State Ensembles
Seven highly talented musicians from North High School and South High School have been selected for the prestigious and very competitive 2023 NYSSMA All-State Conference, and an additional 14 students have been named as Alternates for the event.
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Great Neck Among U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Best High Schools
On the nationwide list of Best High Schools, South High ranked #205 and North High ranked #463. Both schools are also ranked among the top 250 public schools in the nation for STEM education.
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Administrative Appointments for 2023-24
Over the summer, the Great Neck Board of Education approved three administrative appointments for the 2023-24 school year: Diana Haanraadts, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education; Jennifer Andersen, Director of Community Ed; and Brendan Nelson, North Middle Assistant Principal.
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Board of Education Honors GNPS Security Guard
During the Board of Education meeting on July 6, Board Trustees recognized GNPS security guard Brian Oliver for his commitment to the safety of students, staff, and the greater community.
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Great Neck Board of Education Holds Organizational Meeting
Joanne Chan and Rebecca Sassouni were each sworn in for a three-year term on the Board. Board officers were elected and individuals were appointed to serve in various roles for the 2023–24 school year.
