On Saturday night, Garden City's marching band, junior varsity cheerleaders, varsity cheerleaders, and kickline squad volunteered at the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light the Night event at Eisenhower Park. Their music and cheering brought smiles and energy to those around them and truly made the event special. Thank you to the band, cheerleaders, and kickline for an impactful Saturday night!
On Wednesday Oct. 16, Stratford Elementary School fourth and fifth grade students lined the hallways to cheer for the second and third graders as they marched in the Positive Words Parade. The students created and held up signs promoting kindness and supporting others in honor of Unity Day. Later in the afternoon, the fourth and fifth graders had the chance to participate in the parade while the younger students cheered along!
On Saturday, September 28th, Monica Navarrete received the 17th Assembly District’s 2024 “Women of Distinction” Award for her contributions to the Island Trees community. Monica has spent over 10 years volunteering for several organizations throughout the town including Dollars for Scholars, the PTA, and the Counsel of PTAs. She is also a Senior Clerk at Stewart School and a catechist for Saint Bernard’s Church. Congratulations on your award, Monica!
Frau Basile’s eighth-grade German class has been writing letters to their pen pals, who are students at a school in Unna, Germany! This experience is allowing the students to develop their understanding of the German language, explore German culture, and communicate with peers of the same age. The students are enjoying getting to know their German friends and hope to establish long-lasting relationships!
🎉 Can you believe it's the 4th week of school in Garden City??
We’re still buzzing from a fantastic Homecoming weekend, full of school spirit and community pride. Let's keep that energy going as we dive into another productive week.
Be sure to check the district calendar for all upcoming events and activities!
📅 https://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/events
🎉 It’s Spirit Day in Garden City! Students across the district are showing off their maroon, grey, and white pride with mini-pep rallies led by GCHS athletes, band members, cheerleaders, and the kickline team. The excitement is building as we gear up for the high school pep rally this afternoon, leading into tomorrow’s Homecoming Parade and Game! 🏈🎶 Let’s come together to celebrate our amazing students and Garden City spirit!
🌴 Tropical Tuesday was a hit as students across all Garden City schools turned up in their best island-inspired outfits! 🏝️ Spirit Week is off to a great start, and we can’t wait to see more creativity and school pride throughout the week.
Get ready for America Day tomorrow at GCMS and GCHS—rock your red, white, and blue! 🔴⚪🔵
Primary & Elementary schools, don’t forget to show your team pride for Jersey Day! ⚽️⚾️🏀🏈
Let’s keep the energy going! 💪🎉
🎉 Spirit Week is off to a fantastic start with Pajama Day today! Students and staff brought cozy vibes and school spirit to kick off the week in style. Tomorrow is Tropical Tuesday, so break out the bright colors and tropical gear for another fun day! 🌺🌴
🎉 This Week in Garden City Schools: It's Spirit Week, and we’re building up to the excitement of Homecoming on Saturday, 9/21! The week is packed with fun themes and events, including pep rallies across all schools on Friday, 9/20, to celebrate our students and athletes. Don’t miss the Homecoming Parade on Saturday at 1 PM, starting on 7th Street and ending at Garden City High School, where the football game kicks off at 3 PM. Let's show our school spirit and support our Trojans!
For more details and upcoming events, check the calendar on our website: https://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/events
Today, on Patriot Day, we honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and remember the bravery, resilience and unity shown in the face of tragedy.
🏈👏 History made! In their season opener Friday night at Bethpage, the Garden City Trojans set a Long Island record with their 43rd consecutive win, defeating Bethpage 42-0. The Trojans broke the previous record of 42 straight wins, a streak set by Floyd (2005-08) and tied by the 2016-19 Trojans.
Congratulations to all the players, coaches, and support staff who have contributed to this incredible accomplishment over the years! Keep it going!!
📚🎉 What a Great First Day at Garden City Schools! The halls were filled with excitement as students reconnected with friends, met their new teachers, and embarked on another year of learning. The energy and enthusiasm were truly inspiring. Here’s to an incredible year ahead, Garden City! 🌟
🎒🍎 This Week in Garden City Schools: The first day of the 2024-2025 school year is here! We’re excited to welcome all our students, families, and staff back to the classrooms for another year of inspiring minds, empowering achievement, and building community. Let’s make it a fantastic start!
Please check the calendar on the district website for detailed information on all upcoming events! https://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/events
🌟 Wishing the entire Garden City community a relaxing and joyful Labor Day! As we honor the hard work and dedication of our incredible community, we look forward to a year of growth, learning, and success. Enjoy the day, and we can't wait to welcome our students back tomorrow! 🍎
🎉 Today marks the first day of our New Teacher Orientation at Garden City Public Schools! 🍎 We’re excited to kick off this three-day event, welcoming our newest educators to the district. They'll be learning about our mission, vision, and goals, exploring our schools, and connecting with their new colleagues. Here’s to a fantastic start to their journey with us! 🌼
The Garden City 2024-2025 District Calendar is now available online! 📅✨
https://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/page/calendar
A special shoutout to rising senior Julia Forelli for her incredible artwork featured on the cover! 🎨👏
Calendars will be delivered to homes in the coming weeks, so keep an eye out! 👀
Get ready for another amazing school year, Garden City! 🍎📚
If you have not done so already, please register for the virtual Literacy Town Hall on July 17 at 10 a.m.
Register Now - https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ayxvm14lR8il6r8aDldW6A
Join us as we share information about our comprehensive approach to literacy education in Garden City. This event will provide a detailed overview of our literacy programs and initiatives, highlighting how we support our students' reading and writing development.
We look forward to your participation and to sharing our vision for literacy excellence in Garden City.
Highlights from the July 1, 2024 Board of Education meeting, are available now on the district website:
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3664/GCPS/4567469/Board_of_Education_Highlights___July_1__2024.pdf
🌟 Join Us for the UPK Open House🌟
Come experience the beautiful Roslyn facility dedicated exclusively to Garden City students!
📅 Date: July 9, 2024
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Harbor Child Care, 272 Shelter Rock Road, Roslyn, NY (behind the Shelter Rock Jewish Center)
We can't wait to see you there!
🎆 Happy 4th of July from Garden City Schools!
Enjoy the fireworks, festivities, and time with loved ones. Stay safe and have a fantastic holiday! 🎇✨
