-
Positive COVID-19 Case at JFK School
On September 18, the GNPS community was notified about a confirmed case of COVID-19 at the John F. Kennedy Elementary School. Click on the announcement title to read the message from Superintendent Dr. Teresa Prendergast.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
District-Wide Safety Plan
The 2020-202 District-Wide Safety Plan, developed by the District Safety Team, was adopted by the Board of Education on August 27. The plan can be viewed here.
-
The First Day of School will be Tuesday, September 8
The district will host Conference Days for staff only on August 31 through September 4. The first day of school for students will be September 8.
-
Reopening Presentation Available Online
A detailed presentation about the GNPS Reopening Plan was presented to the school community during the Board of Education meeting on August 19, 2020. The presentation slides are available for viewing as a PDF, as well as a text-only web page for translation into multiple languages and accessibility for the visually impaired.
-
Reopening Meetings with Building Principals
Each of our schools will host a virtual meeting with their building principal to review the Reopening Plan and answer questions submitted by their school community. Click on the announcement title for presentation dates and times.
-
Board Meeting Scheduled for Wednesday, August 19
The Board of Education will host a meeting on Wednesday, August 19, at 8 p.m. via Live Stream. The meeting will include a presentation about the district's Reopening Plan. Questions/comments may be submitted via a link posted on the district homepage from August 7 through 3 p.m. on August 14.
-
Emergency Meal Services for Families in Need
In accordance with Governor Cuomo's Executive Order 202.28, the link above provides resources around our community for those who may need food resources during the summer months.
-
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: Faculty Recital 2019, North High Winter Concert, South Middle Spotlight, North Middle Spotlight, and South High Winter Concert II.
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.
-
Community Ed Fall/Winter 2020-21 Catalog
The Great Neck Community Ed Fall/Winter catalog is now available, featuring a variety of in-person and online courses. Registration for the Fall 2020 session opened on Aug. 18 and classes will begin on Sept. 8. Visit the Community Ed web page for more details about course offerings and registration.
-
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).
-
Class of 2020—Barstow, Gleitsman & Scott Moss Awards
Congratulations to the 2020 recipients of the prestigious Frederic Duclos Barstow Award, Alan L. Gleitsman Outstanding Graduate Award, and Scott Moss Memorial Award.
-
South Middle Science Bowl Team Competes at National Tournament
The South Middle Science Bowl team was one of only 32 teams from across the country to qualify for the National Science Bowl competition on June 5.
-
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.
-
Actors Nominated for Roger Rees Awards
North High students Jack Brenner and Ashley Schlusselberg are nominated for Roger Rees Awards for their roles in the school’s musical production of "Anything Goes."
-
Class of 2020 - Valedictorians & Salutatorians
Learn more about the accomplishments of the top graduates in the Class of 2020.
-
Teachers Organize "Stop, Drop and Read" Book Exchange
On July 29, more than 50 members of the Great Neck Teachers Association (GNTA) volunteered for a community book exchange that collected thousands of books for students in our district.
-
Technology Loan Program Helps District Families
The district has identified families in need of a technology loan program during this school closure, and offered four contactless drive-thru device pickup times to provide families with an iPad, a WiFi Hotspot, or both.
-
High School Students Attend Leadership Conference
Thirteen juniors from North High School and South High School attended the 16th annual Student-Athletes as Leaders Conference at Hofstra University.
-
North High Peer AIDS Educators/Health Club Spread their Message
Students from the Peer AIDS Educators/Health Club recently visited North Middle and Lakeville schools to speak about the importance of making responsible choices and living a healthy lifestyle.
