Upcoming Events

Tuesday

5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Board of Education Mtg with Assistant Principals at Phipps
Wednesday

SEPTA 101 Mtg via Zoom
Thursday

JFK-Pre K-No School
PARK K Afternoon & Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences
9:00 AM - 8:30 PM JFK Pre K Parent Teacher Conferences
11:45 AM - 8:30 PM Gr. K-5 11:45am Dismissal, Parent-Teacher Conferences (Afternoon and Evening)
1:00 PM - 8:00 PM EMB - Parent Teacher Conferences Afternoon & Evening
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Shared Decision Mtg.
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM JFK- K-5th Grade Parent Teacher Conferences
December 5, 2020

DECA Regional Competition
SAT
December 6, 2020

DECA Regional Competition
December 7, 2020

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
2:45 PM - 4:45 PM SH SDMC
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM UPTC Presidents Council Mtg at SR
December 8, 2020

Feast of the Immaculate Conception*
December 9, 2020

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM JFK SDMC Meeting
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM JFK PTA Meeting and Social and Emotional Webinar - Building Conversations: Re-Connect
3:10 PM - 5:10 PM SH Research Round Tables
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Board of Education Mtg with GNTA Executive Board at Phipps
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM NH Winter Concert
December 10, 2020

Hanukkah begins *
December 11, 2020

8:15 AM - 9:00 AM EMB - Shared Decision Committee Meeting
December 12, 2020

ACT
December 14, 2020

4:00 PM - 9:00 PM JFK Family Connect Night

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District Announcements

Positive COVID-19 Cases

On November 24, the GNPS community was notified that two staff members at North High School tested positive for COVID-19. This notification and all letters to the community regarding positive cases are available on the School Reopening webpage, or by clicking on the announcement title above.

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COVID Yellow Zone Designation, Nov. 23

On November 23, Governor Cuomo announced that Great Neck has been designated as a “Yellow Zone” as part of the New York State Micro-Cluster Strategy. This yellow zone designation carries specific requirements in order for schools to remain open. The District is working with the Nassau County Department of Health and Nassau BOCES to develop a plan to fulfill NYS requirements while meeting the best interests of our school community. Details of the plan will be forthcoming. Click on the announcement title to read a letter to the community from Dr. Prendergast.

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JFK, Saddle Rock, North Middle & North High to Transition to Remote Learning for Nov. 23-24

Out of an abundance of caution, and in consultation with the Nassau County Department of Health (DOH), ALL students at John F. Kennedy, Saddle Rock, North Middle, and North High schools will transition to remote instruction for Monday, November 23 and Tuesday, November 24. This notification and all COVID-related messages to the community are available on the School Reopening webpage or by clicking on the announcement title above.

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Community Update from the Superintendent

Superintendent Dr. Prendergast sent an update to the GNPS community on November 13.

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Board of Education Meeting Scheduled for Nov. 18 at 7pm

The Board of Education will hold a public action meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 7:00pm (note time change), via Zoom Webinar. Click on the announcement title to view links for submitting questions and viewing the meeting.

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CARES ACT Free Meals for All Program

The Great Neck Public Schools is pleased to participate in the CARES ACT Free Meals for All program, available through the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. Effective October 1, 2020, school meals are available to all GNPS students at no charge.

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2020-21 GNPS Print Calendar Available Online

The 2020–2021 District Calendar has been mailed to households with school-age children. Residents without school-age children may request a copy by calling 441-4006. The print calendar is an abridged document that features only events that are less likely to be impacted by the pandemic and/or can be conducted virtually. A more complete list of district happenings is available on the interactive calendars on our district and building websites, which will be updated throughout the year.

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SAT/PSAT/ACT October & November Saturday Exams Cancelled

Click on this title to view details about Saturday exam cancellations and new testing dates for Great Neck students.

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Be Counted! U.S. Census Deadline is September 30

It’s important that every household in our community completes the 2020 Census to make sure everyone is counted – especially children. This data will impact federal funding to the Great Neck school community over the next ten years. Individuals may respond to the Census online, by mail, or by phone.

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Welcome Back Message from Superintendent Dr. Prendergast

Click on the announcement title to view a welcome back video message from Dr. Prendergast, Superintendent of Schools.

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Board of Education Meeting Scheduled for Sept. 16 at 5pm

The Board of Education will hold a public action meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 5:00pm (note change of time), via Zoom Webinar. Questions to the Board may be submitted via a link on the district website by 3pm on Friday, Sept. 11. Questions may also be submitted the night of the meeting via Zoom Q&A.

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Featured Video

Thank you, Board of Education!
In honor of School Board Recognition Week, elementary students expressed their appreciation for our Board trustees through a video presentation during the Oct. 21 Board Meeting. This video was coordinated by elementary students, staff, and principals, under the direction of Rob Zahn and the GNPS/TV crew, to highlight the outstanding educational opportunities made possible by our supportive Board of Education.

Health and Wellness

School Reopening 2020-2021
School officials continue to abide by all guidance provided by local, state, and federal agencies regarding COVID-19. Updates are shared with our school community as soon as they become available. For information, links, and resources, visit the School Reopening 2020-2021 Page.

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Registration Information

Universal PreK (UPK) Registration

Registration for the Great Neck Public Schools Universal Prekindergarten Program (UPK) for the 2021–22 school year will begin on Nov. 2. Applications will be accepted and processed online only.

This program is offered to all Great Neck School District residents at no cost. To be enrolled, children must be 4 years old by Dec. 1, 2021.

The UPK program is housed in-district at two sites: Parkville School (10 Campbell St., New Hyde Park) for families residing within the Baker, Lakeville, and Saddle Rock elementary school zones; and Kennedy School (1A Grassfield Rd., Great Neck) for families residing within the Kennedy elementary school zone. Morning and afternoon sessions are available. District bus transportation is provided to and from UPK for the morning or the afternoon session.

In compliance with the New York State Education Department, some students can attend the Great Neck Community School, the collaborative agency, at 225 Schenck Ave., Great Neck. The school district does not provide transportation for this location.

For more information, visit our UPK home page, our Office of Registration home page, download a registration packet, or call the Registrar’s Office at (516) 441-4080.

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GNPS Community Education

Community Ed Winter 2021 Catalog
The Great Neck Community Ed Winter catalog is now available, featuring 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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Accolades

Renovated Library Media Center Recognized for Outstanding Design

The design for the newly-renovated Gil Blum Library Media Center at South High has received an award for Outstanding Design in Interior Renovation through the American School & University Design Competition. The project was designed by BBS Architects, Landscape Architects & Engineers, PC.

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North High Senior Selected to Serve on Student Advisory Committee for National Organization

Anushka Gupta is one of two high school students serving on the national Student Advisory Committee for Active Minds, a non-profit organization that supports mental health awareness and education for students.

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School Board President Honored

Barbara Berkowitz, president of the Great Neck Board of Education, has been honored by Senator Anna M. Kaplan as a recipient of the 2020 New York State Senate Commendation Award.

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GNPS Ranked Among Best Public School Districts in State and Nation by Niche

According to the 2021 Niche K-12 School Rankings, Great Neck Public Schools is the second-best school district in New York State and sixth in the nation. The district earned top ratings for academics, teachers, co-curricular activities, and health and safety.

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FASNY Teacher of the Year

South High School teacher John Motchkavitz has been named the 2020 Teacher of the Year by the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY).

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GNPS/TV Wins Three Hometown Media Awards

For the second time in three years, GNPS/TV has earned the prestigious Overall Excellence in Educational Access award, as well as two awards for student-produced programs.

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Recent News

Long Island Regional Virtual Student Forum

Student and staff representatives from North High participated in the Forum to discuss their thoughts on the pandemic, hybrid and remote learning, and issues related to social justice.

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Little Words of Empowerment Project

FACS classes at North Middle are creating face mask chains featuring words of empowerment that will be donated to Sloan Kettering Memorial Hospital.

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Saddle Rock Celebrates National Family Literacy Month

Saddle Rock students and staff ushered in the month-long celebration by dressing as book characters on Oct. 30.

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ERP Book Swap

Families participating in the district's Elementary Remote Program (ERP) were invited to a Book Swap at Upland Park on October 15, organized by the ERP Advisory Committee.

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