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2019-20 NYSSMA Calendar
The 2019-20 NYSSMA Festival calendar for GNPS musicians is available on our website, including dates, locations, deadlines, and application forms.
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Call for Nominations: Christa Fulton Memorial Teacher Award
GNPS alumni are encouraged to nominate a GNPS educator for the annual Christa Fulton Memorial Teacher Award, which recognizes district educators who have had a profound impact on the lives of students. The deadline for nominations is Jan. 31, 2020.
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Partial School Tax Exemptions
The District will honor partial school tax exemptions for qualified individuals, including: senior citizens with limited income; persons with disabilities and limited income; volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers; Gold Star parents; and veterans, including cold war veterans. Exemptions apply to the 2019 tax year, and applications for all partial tax exemptions are due to the Nassau County Department of Assessment before the taxable status date of Jan. 2, 2020.
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SCOPE After School Enrichment Program
The District has partnered with SCOPE to provide an after-school enrichment program for elementary students. Courses vary by school. Click on the link above to view program flyers for additional details and registration information.
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2019 Capital Projects Proposition Passes
On Dec. 3, voters approved a Capital Projects Proposition to add classroom space at E.M. Baker and Lakeville schools. Thank you for your continued support!
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Change of Location for Board of Education Meetings
The Board of Education has announced a revised list of Public Action Meeting locations for September 2019 through February 2020. Please note that the meeting dates and times are the same as they appear in the 2019-20 district calendar; only the meeting locations have changed.
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Welcome Back!
Superintendent Dr. Teresa Prendergast shares district-wide updates and enthusiasm for the new school year in her welcome back message to the community.
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Online Registration Applications Available
The Registration Office is accepting online applications for all new students.
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2019-20 District Calendar Available Online
The 2019-20 GNPS District Calendar is now available online as a PDF file. Print copies will arrive in mailboxes in mid-August.
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2019-20 District Safety Plan
The 2019/20 GNPS District Safety Plan, developed by the District Safety Team, has now been posted.
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GNPS Organizational Meeting
The Great Neck Board of Education held their Organizational Meeting on July 1, 2019.
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GNPS/TV Current Programs
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.Tune in to GNPS/TV to view these current programs: North Middle Grade 7–8 Winter Concert and South Middle Winter Concert 1.
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/Winter 2019-2020
The Great Neck Public Schools Community Ed Fall/Winter 2019-2020 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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Music Program Receives Mockingbird Foundation Grant
The Performing Arts Department at South High School is the proud recipient of a $1,000 grant from the Mockingbird Foundation, a non-profit organization created and run entirely by fans of the band Phish.
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South High Student Named 2020 Regeneron STS Scholar
Kallista Zhuang is one of 300 Regeneron STS Scholars nationwide, selected from an applicant pool of nearly 2,000 students. The Regeneron Science Talent Search is the nations’ oldest, and often considered its most prestigious, pre-college mathematics and science competition.
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South High Junior Named Student of the Quarter by Nassau BOCES
Caroline Papadelis has been named a Student of the Quarter for her work in the Medical Assisting program at Nassau BOCES Barry Tech.
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School Counselor Achieves National Board Certification
South High School counselor Carly Bank is one of 96 accomplished educators in New York State to achieve National Board Certification in 2019.
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Four Seniors Receive Outstanding Physical Education Awards
Kareem Allen-Austin, Joanna Vissichelli, Jan Kaluta and Emma Sassouni are recipients of the Outstanding Physical Education Award from the Nassau Zone of the NYS AHPERD.
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South High Musician Performs in NYSSMA Piano Showcase
Junior Ethan Jiang was selected to perform in the 14th annual Piano Showcase on Dec. 6, part of the 2019 NYSSMA All-State Conference held in Rochester.
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GNPS to Host FTC Regional Robotics Tournament
Join in the fun as 25+ robotics teams -- including our very own North High "Goatbusters" Tech Challenge Team #13375 -- compete at the regional FIRST Tech Challenge at North Middle School on Sat., Jan. 18, and Sun., Jan. 19 from 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. This free event includes robotics demonstrations and safety education activities, plus raffles and food for purchase.
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North High Presents "Rumors"
North High School will present Rumors on Wednesday, Feb. 5, Thursday, Feb. 6, and Friday, Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m., and on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 8:00 p.m. All performances will take place in the North High auditorium, 35 Polo Rd.
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South High Presents "Clue: On Stage"
Theatre South will present Clue: On Stage on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Feb. 5, 6, 7, and 8, each evening at 7:30 p.m. All performances will take place in the South High School auditorium, 341 Lakeville Rd.
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NY Islanders Lead School Assembly at Kennedy
With help from volunteers in the audience, representatives from the Islanders stressed the importance of eating healthy, staying active, and treating others with respect.
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Saddle Rock STEM Night
Fourth and fifth graders applied their science, technology, math, and engineering skills at 12 fun activity stations during this family event.
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Safety Assembly at Parkville School
School social worker Ms. Tsonis was joined by Nassau County POP Officers to teach young students what to do if they are approached by a stranger.
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North Middle Spelling Bee
On Jan. 8, 42 students from North Middle School competed in the school's annual spelling bee. Congratulations to the school's spelling bee champion, Ari Kashanian!
