Programs currently airing on Great Neck Public Schools Television (GNPS/TV) are District Faculty Recital, South Middle Winter Concert I, Focus on Education, and Adult Learning Center Thanksgiving.
GNPS/TV programs are available on demand, 24/7, on the school district website, www.greatneck.k12.ny.us/tv. Programs can also be viewed in the incorporated villages of Great Neck on Optimum Channel 75 and on Verizon Fios Channel 32. Airing times in program descriptions below are for Optimum and Verizon viewing.
District Faculty Recital
The annual District Faculty Recital is a wonderful celebration of music in the GNPS school community. Each year, dozens of faculty members take the stage and share their musical talents to raise funds for student music scholarships. Tune in to GNPS/TV to watch this year’s Recital, which was held on Oct. 19. District Faculty Recital airs at 7 a.m. and 12 and 5 p.m.
South Middle Winter Concert I
The South Middle School Music Department proudly presented their 2023 Winter Concerts over two nights, Dec. 11–12. Winter Concert I features the Senior Orchestra, Senior Chorus, and the Senior Band performing classical selections, popular works by Pinkzebra and Jonathan Larson, and traditional holiday classics. Instrumental students are taught by Mark Boschen, Anthony Virgilio, and Alan Schwartz, music department head; choral students are taught by Korey Coppola. South Middle Winter Concert I airs at 9:30 a.m., and 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Focus on Education
Focus on Education is an ongoing series hosted by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kenneth R. Bossert, highlighting what’s new and interesting in the district. This episode features a conversation with Jennifer Andersen, director of the Community Education program at Cumberland Avenue. Focus on Education airs at 10:30 a.m., and at 3:30 and 8:30 p.m.
Adult Learning Center Thanksgiving
The Great Neck Adult Learning Center (ALC) hosted its annual Thanksgiving luncheon on Nov. 15. During this holiday event, ALC teachers, staff, and students are joined by district administrators and Board of Education trustees to share a traditional Thanksgiving meal and express their gratitude for the learning opportunities provided through this unique program. The event features speakers who share their personal experiences, with a focus on community and education. Adult Learning Center Thanksgiving airs at 11 a.m., and 4 and 9 p.m.
GNPS/TV Programming
GNPS/TV programming reflects the offerings of the Great Neck Public Schools and the achievements of its students and staff. Programs are student-produced. For more information, contact Robert Zahn, director of educational television and broadcast media, at rzahn@greatneck.k12.ny.us.
