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Garden City Police Department visits Stratford Avenue School for police week celebration

Garden City Police Department visits Stratford Avenue School for police week celebration

Garden City High School leads fundraising in Long Island’s Best Buddies Friendship Walk

Garden City High School leads fundraising in Long Island’s Best Buddies Friendship Walk

On May 9, Garden City High School participated in the annual Long Island Best Buddies Friendship Walk, the nation’s leading event supporting inclusion for individuals with intellectual and
Garden City students honored at NYS AHPERD Outstanding Physical Education awards

Garden City students honored at NYS AHPERD Outstanding Physical Education awards

On May 6, Garden City Schools celebrated a strong showing at the NYS AHPERD Nassau Zone Outstanding Physical Education Awards, held at Mineola High School. Garden City was well represented by
Garden City third graders combine mathematics with art in interdisciplinary zoo lesson

Garden City third graders combine mathematics with art in interdisciplinary zoo lesson

    Garden City third graders recently completed their “Grade 3 Area & Art 2026” project, an interdisciplinary experience that blended mathematics with artistic expression by exploring the
Garden City High School art department shares Art Alumni Newsletter 2026

Garden City High School art department shares Art Alumni Newsletter 2026

Garden City High School is proud to share this year’s Art Alumni Newsletter, celebrating the creativity, achievement and artistic growth that continue to define the GCHS art department. Following
Garden City High School student to perform in Roger Rees Showcase

Garden City High School student to perform in Roger Rees Showcase

Garden City High School student Madeline Power has been selected to advance to the prestigious Roger Rees Showcase. The Roger Rees Awards recognize excellence in high school musical theatre
Garden City third graders participate in hands-on STEM challenge led by Stony Brook students

Garden City third graders participate in hands-on STEM challenge led by Stony Brook students

    On May 1, members of the Speaking STEM as a Second Language Club from Stony Brook University visited Garden City’s Stratford Avenue School to lead an engaging engineering activity with third
Two Garden City High School students named New Faces Honorees by the Roger Rees Awards

Two Garden City High School students named New Faces Honorees by the Roger Rees Awards

Garden City High School students Tessa Frascogna (dance) and Kate Koczko (voice) were selected as New Faces Honorees by the Roger Rees Awards, a prestigious program that celebrates outstanding
Garden City fourth graders explore ‘The Pirates of Penzance’  through interactive workshops

Garden City fourth graders explore ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ through interactive workshops

This past March, Stewart School fourth grade students participated in a weeklong series of workshops centered around “The Pirates of Penzance.” Students had the unique opportunity to work directly
Garden City High School students showcase creativity at annual AP Art Show

Garden City High School students showcase creativity at annual AP Art Show

On April 21, Garden City High School hosted its annual AP Art Show, the capstone event celebrating the artistic journeys of AP Studio Art students. Throughout the year, students develop a cohesive
Forty Garden City High School students excel in Long Island Math Fair

Forty Garden City High School students excel in Long Island Math Fair

On April 24, 40 students from Garden City High School’s math research program showcased their work at the Long Island Math Fair. Hosted by the Association of Mathematics Supervisors of Long Island,
Garden City student places second in PBS Writing Project

Garden City student places second in PBS Writing Project

Garden City’s Stratford Avenue third grader Celine Lu, a student in Ms. Kelly McDonnell’s class, earned second place in the PBS Writing Project for her piece, “Save the Bird!” The Buffalo Toronto
Garden City High School Students Shine in Latin Examinations

Garden City High School Students Shine in Latin Examinations

Throughout the 2025-2026 school year, Garden City High School Latin students excelled in five Latin examinations: the National Latin Exam (42 award winners), National Roman Civilization Exam (four
Garden City Schools Appoints New Leadership

Garden City Schools Appoints New Leadership

At its April 22 business meeting, the Garden City Board of Education appointed Ms. Jacqueline Rehak as assistant superintendent for business and finance, Ms. Lauren Quezada as principal of Homestead
Garden City first graders connect math and perseverance through Boston Marathon lesson

Garden City first graders connect math and perseverance through Boston Marathon lesson

On April 20, students in Ms. Eryn Maher’s first grade class at Garden City’s Hemlock School took part in an exciting and meaningful learning experience as they followed the Boston Marathon in real