Ending weeks of suspense, but with many critical questions still dangling unanswered, the redacted Great Neck International Charter School application was made public by the Charter School Institute on Dec. 1. Advocates for the Great Neck public school system have read it, dissected it, analyzed it and mobilized to respond to it. Great Neck school board trustee, Donald Ashkenase said, "The board is disappointed that any residents would choose the charter school approach rather than bringing their concerns to the board of education. The unintended consequences of this charter school, if approved, would result in significant reductions in programs and services to the children in the Great Neck public schools." FULL STORY

Most of the Great Neck villages have joined the fight against a charter school proposing to open in Great Neck, with Kings Point the only village not addressing the issue. Having received copies of the Great Neck Public Schools Board of Education's Nov. 8 resolution opposing a charter school in Great Neck, several of the villages have adopted similar resolutions and most are sending letters to state officials stating opposition. FULL STORY

On Nov. 27, six members from the Great Neck Bruins Bantam All-Star hockey team participated in a shoot-out between periods of the New York Islanders versus Washington Capitols game. FULL STORY

As the winter season begins, the Great Neck South High School Rebel Girls Track Team is filled with talented and dedicated runners, jumpers, and shot putters. There are over 30 members of the team ready for action. FULL STORY