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Garden City third graders combine mathematics with social studies through Monumental Math unit

Garden City third graders combine mathematics with social studies through Monumental Math unit

Garden City’s third grade students at Stratford School and Stewart School recently completed an interdisciplinary unit that connected mathematics with social studies. Throughout the unit, titled
Trojan Watch spotlights middle school Project Lead the Way program

Trojan Watch spotlights middle school Project Lead the Way program

Trojan Watch, a Garden City School District YouTube channel, recently featured a spotlight on the Project Lead the Way program at Garden City Middle School. The PLTW course, taught by technology
Garden City primary schools support service-learning project

Garden City primary schools support service-learning project

Garden City’s first grade students across Locust, Hemlock and Homestead Schools participated in a meaningful service-learning initiative supporting the 16th annual Scholastic Great Bedtime Story
Garden City Middle School students learn safety tips from MTA and local police

Garden City Middle School students learn safety tips from MTA and local police

On Nov. 21, students at Garden City Middle School attended a “TRACKS: Together Railroads and Communities Keeping Safe” presentation, led by the MTA Police Department and Garden City Police
Garden City High School teacher interviewed on ‘Why I Teach’ podcast

Garden City High School teacher interviewed on ‘Why I Teach’ podcast

Garden City High School social studies teacher Mr. Mike Zagari was recently featured on the podcast “Why I Teach,” hosted by Cindy Schwartz of the radio program “Rockin History,” a longtime resource
GCHS launches ‘NoSo November’ to promote digital wellness & combat excessive screen time

GCHS launches ‘NoSo November’ to promote digital wellness & combat excessive screen time

The Garden City High School Parent Teacher Association recently announced the launch of a new digital wellness campaign, the "NoSo (No Social Media) November" challenge, designed to raise crucial
Garden City CSEA members lead districtwide food drive to  support Long Island Cares Food Bank

Garden City CSEA members lead districtwide food drive to support Long Island Cares Food Bank

The Garden City School District’s Transportation Department launched a districtwide food drive to benefit Long Island Cares Food Bank, which grew into a collaborative effort led by members of the
Garden City High School’s Marching Trojans celebrate an outstanding fall season

Garden City High School’s Marching Trojans celebrate an outstanding fall season

Garden City High School’s Marching Band, the Marching Trojans, finished a strong fall season with standout performances at both state and national competitions. Throughout the season, the Marching
Garden City High School students guide fourth graders in ‘Light Up Hand Turkeys’ project

Garden City High School students guide fourth graders in ‘Light Up Hand Turkeys’ project

    On Nov. 17, Garden City High School students from the Kids Are Scientists Too Club visited Stewart School’s fourth graders to lead a hands-on, holiday-themed science project titled “Light Up
Garden City elementary students explore literacy and mathematics at annual Family Fun Night

Garden City elementary students explore literacy and mathematics at annual Family Fun Night

On Nov. 18, Garden City Public Schools hosted its Elementary Literacy and Mathematics Family Fun Night at Stratford School, offering families an evening of hands-on learning throughout academic
Garden City High School recognizes 34 student-athletes on Commitment Day

Garden City High School recognizes 34 student-athletes on Commitment Day

On Nov. 12, Garden City High School celebrated its annual Commitment Day, honoring 34 student-athletes who will continue their academic and athletic journeys at colleges and universities across the
Garden City High School Latin Club competes in regional and national Certamen events

Garden City High School Latin Club competes in regional and national Certamen events

Garden City High School’s Latin Club has had an exciting fall season with its competitive Certamen teams. Certamen, Latin for “competition” or “contest,” assesses students’ knowledge of the Latin
Garden City’s Homestead School honors veterans with special ceremony

Garden City’s Homestead School honors veterans with special ceremony

On Nov. 10, Garden City’s Homestead School honored the service of parents and grandparents of current students who have served in the military with a special ceremony. The Homestead community
Garden City High School presents ‘Pride and Prejudice’

Garden City High School presents ‘Pride and Prejudice’

Garden City High School’s production of “Pride and Prejudice” will be held at Garden City High School on Thursday, Nov. 20, at 4 p.m., Friday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m.
Garden City’s Stewart School celebrates Veterans Day with ceremony, classroom visits and luncheon

Garden City’s Stewart School celebrates Veterans Day with ceremony, classroom visits and luncheon

Garden City’s Stewart School celebrated Veterans Day on Nov. 5 with a special assembly, classroom visits and a luncheon for veterans and their families. The day began as students gave the veterans a