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🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July from all of us at Road School! As we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of our nation’s founding, we wish our Road School families a happy and safe Independence Day. ❤️🤍💙. Have a wonderful holiday! 🇺🇸🐴 #proud2bnhpgcp
The district is proud to announce that New Hyde Park Road School Principal Denise Connolly has been recognized as a recipient of the Nassau Association of School Technologists Award. Established by the Nassau BOCES NASTECH Service, the NASTAR Awards honor individuals who demonstrate outstanding innovation, leadership and support of technology initiatives within their school districts.
Ms. Connolly was recognized alongside fellow award recipients at the eighth annual NASTECH NASTAR Celebration, held on June 11.
“As principal of New Hyde Park Road School, Denise has shown what it truly means to lead with vision, innovation and heart,” Director of Technology and Innovation Jennifer Scamell said. “She has helped transform technology from simply a tool into a meaningful part of teaching and learning, empowering both students and staff to grow, create and succeed.”
Ms. Connolly was recognized alongside fellow award recipients at the eighth annual NASTECH NASTAR Celebration, held on June 11.
“As principal of New Hyde Park Road School, Denise has shown what it truly means to lead with vision, innovation and heart,” Director of Technology and Innovation Jennifer Scamell said. “She has helped transform technology from simply a tool into a meaningful part of teaching and learning, empowering both students and staff to grow, create and succeed.”
The district’s Tech Squad, a group of sixth grade students who provide technology support to their peers once a week, enjoyed a hands-on field trip to Nerds That Care, a computer support provider in Hauppauge, on June 4.
The culminating experience gave students a behind-the-scenes look at a real-world computer networking and cybersecurity business. Guided by James Rocker, founder and CEO, students explored the fast-growing field of information technology and learned about the many career opportunities it offers.
The day featured an engaging presentation and a comprehensive tour of the facility. For many students, the highlight was the interactive activities, which provided valuable hands-on experience with modern cybersecurity practices and computing concepts.
“Seeing my vision for the Tech Squad come to reality was incredibly rewarding," said Technology Integration Specialist Jeanine Laurino, who coordinated the field trip. "Our students were deeply engaged, enthusiastic and asked phenomenal questions throughout the tour.”
The culminating experience gave students a behind-the-scenes look at a real-world computer networking and cybersecurity business. Guided by James Rocker, founder and CEO, students explored the fast-growing field of information technology and learned about the many career opportunities it offers.
The day featured an engaging presentation and a comprehensive tour of the facility. For many students, the highlight was the interactive activities, which provided valuable hands-on experience with modern cybersecurity practices and computing concepts.
“Seeing my vision for the Tech Squad come to reality was incredibly rewarding," said Technology Integration Specialist Jeanine Laurino, who coordinated the field trip. "Our students were deeply engaged, enthusiastic and asked phenomenal questions throughout the tour.”
The New Hyde Park-Garden City Park community came together to celebrate the outstanding achievements of students and staff during the board of education meeting on June 8.
The evening began with a special musical performance by New Hyde Park Road School sixth grader Jensen Wu, who performed a violin duet alongside orchestra teacher Alyssa Budzynski. Together, the pair delivered an impressive rendition of Mozart’s “Der Spiegel Violin Duet.” In addition to his accomplishments on the violin, Wu has been accepted to the Manhattan School of Music for his exceptional talent on the bassoon.
Following the performance, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jennifer Morrison-Raptis recognized winners of the Walt Whitman Birthplace Association Poetry Contest. Michael Mathew, a third grader at Hillside Grade School, and Emily Marracino, a third grader at Manor Oaks School, shared their award-winning original poems with attendees. Their work has been published in the 40th annual Student Poetry Contest Honorees book.
The district also recognized several staff members who were granted tenure in acknowledgment of their dedication and contributions to the district. Those receiving tenure were Director of Personnel Amy Faccio, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Kim LaRegina, teacher Carrie Bruno and teacher Andrea Verios.
The evening’s recognitions concluded with an administrative appointment, as New Hyde Park Road School teacher Kelly Setiadi was officially named the new assistant principal of Garden City Park School and Hillside Grade School.
The evening began with a special musical performance by New Hyde Park Road School sixth grader Jensen Wu, who performed a violin duet alongside orchestra teacher Alyssa Budzynski. Together, the pair delivered an impressive rendition of Mozart’s “Der Spiegel Violin Duet.” In addition to his accomplishments on the violin, Wu has been accepted to the Manhattan School of Music for his exceptional talent on the bassoon.
Following the performance, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jennifer Morrison-Raptis recognized winners of the Walt Whitman Birthplace Association Poetry Contest. Michael Mathew, a third grader at Hillside Grade School, and Emily Marracino, a third grader at Manor Oaks School, shared their award-winning original poems with attendees. Their work has been published in the 40th annual Student Poetry Contest Honorees book.
The district also recognized several staff members who were granted tenure in acknowledgment of their dedication and contributions to the district. Those receiving tenure were Director of Personnel Amy Faccio, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Kim LaRegina, teacher Carrie Bruno and teacher Andrea Verios.
The evening’s recognitions concluded with an administrative appointment, as New Hyde Park Road School teacher Kelly Setiadi was officially named the new assistant principal of Garden City Park School and Hillside Grade School.
The district is proud to announce that four students have been accepted into a competitive mathematics program at the Institute of Creative Problem Solving for Gifted and Talented Students at Stony Brook University.
Congratulations to Manor Oaks School sixth grader Fiona Chen, New Hyde Park Road School fifth grader Arshan Hossain, New Hyde Park Road School sixth grader Alex Lian and New Hyde Park Road School fourth grader Lucas Wu.
Each year, more than 500 outstanding students are nominated on Long Island for 84 available spots. Selection by the Institute implies that a student is among the top one-tenth of one percent of all students in mathematics on Long Island in his or her grade. Acceptance is based on three criteria: a rigorous entrance exam, a recommendation from the student's math teacher and a school transcript or report card.
Chen, Hossain, Lian and Wu will begin classes in September 2026, where they will spend 60 hours in class and on related outside projects. They will learn about mathematical topics such as algebra, geometry and number theory, as well as others not included in the standard courses of study, like problem-solving applied to probability, theory of finite differences and mass point geometry. Additionally, selected applications of mathematics taken from science and engineering are presented and discussed.
Congratulations to Manor Oaks School sixth grader Fiona Chen, New Hyde Park Road School fifth grader Arshan Hossain, New Hyde Park Road School sixth grader Alex Lian and New Hyde Park Road School fourth grader Lucas Wu.
Each year, more than 500 outstanding students are nominated on Long Island for 84 available spots. Selection by the Institute implies that a student is among the top one-tenth of one percent of all students in mathematics on Long Island in his or her grade. Acceptance is based on three criteria: a rigorous entrance exam, a recommendation from the student's math teacher and a school transcript or report card.
Chen, Hossain, Lian and Wu will begin classes in September 2026, where they will spend 60 hours in class and on related outside projects. They will learn about mathematical topics such as algebra, geometry and number theory, as well as others not included in the standard courses of study, like problem-solving applied to probability, theory of finite differences and mass point geometry. Additionally, selected applications of mathematics taken from science and engineering are presented and discussed.
☀️ Happy Summer, Road School Families! 🐴❤️ Thank you for such an amazing school year! We wish all of our Mighty Mustangs a summer filled with fun, relaxation, and wonderful memories. Stay safe, enjoy every moment, and we’ll see you in September! 💛 #proud2bnhpgcp @nhpgcpufsd @nhproadschool @NHPGCP
Congratulations to so many of our amazing Mighty Mustangs who have been recognized over the past month for their outstanding achievements! From the NSPCA Essay Contest and Math Olympiads to other math honors, the Biliteracy Pathway Award, and our Upstander of the Year recognition, we are incredibly proud of all they have accomplished. Keep shining, Mustangs! ❤️💛🐴 #proud2bnhpgcp @nhpgcpufsd @nhproadschool @NHPGCP
Monday was one for the books! 🎉 Our incredible staff turned Extreme Musical Chairs into a building-wide celebration, filling the auditorium with laughter and unforgettable fun. We truly have the best staff around! ❤️💛 #proud2bnhpgcp @nhpgcpufsd @nhproadschool @NHPGCP
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🎓✨ Today, our halls were filled with NHP Memorial graduating seniors during our annual Clap Out! It was wonderful to welcome these former Road School students back and cheer them on as they prepare for their next chapter. Congratulations, Class of 2026—we are so proud of you! ❤️💛! #proud2bnhpgcp
💙 Thank you for helping our students grow, learn, and shine each day. Have a wonderful Father’s Day! #proud2bnhpgcp @nhpgcpufsd @nhproadschool @NHPGCP
🎉☀️ What an incredible time at our PTA Family Picnic yesterday! From the foam party and face painting to popcorn, games, and plenty of smiles, it was a wonderful afternoon filled with fun, laughter, and community. Thank you to our amazing PTA and volunteers for creating such a memorable event for our Road School families. We truly are On This Road Together! 💙💛🐴#proud2bnhpgcp @nhpgcpufsd @nhproadschool @nhp_road_school_pta
Today we honor and celebrate Juneteenth—a day of reflection, freedom, resilience, and hope. #proud2bnhpgcp @nhpgcpufsd @nhproadschool @NHPGCP
So proud of all the NHP - GCP athletes who participated in the Nassau County Games for the Physically Challenged! What a wonderful afternoon today celebrating all of our athletes! Thank you to our amazing staff who made the celebration so memorable! #proud2bnhpgcp @nhpgcpufsd @nhproadschool @NHPGCP
🚓🦷⚖️🏡🩺 Career Day at Road School!Today, we hosted our very first Career Day, and what an incredible experience it was for our everyone! From dentists, nurses, lawyers, and real estate professionals to members of the NCPD, our students had the opportunity to learn about a variety of exciting careers and hear firsthand about the paths that led our guests to their professions.
A huge thank you to all of our presenters for sharing their time, experiences, and inspiration with our Mighty Mustangs. You helped our students dream big and explore the many possibilities that await them in the future! 🩺🏡⚖️🦷🚓
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🍎 Teacher-Student Swap Day! #proud2bnhpgcp
🇺🇸✨ Today our Road School family came together to celebrate Flag Day and America’s 250th anniversary in a very special way! ✨🇺🇸 Students and staff proudly filled the field to create a giant 250, honoring this historic milestone and showing our school spirit in red, white, and blue. Thank you to the Road School and the @nhpfiredept for helping make this memorable celebration possible. ❤️🤍💙 #proud2bnhpgcp @nhproadschool @nhp_road_school_pta @nhpgcpufsd
✨ Kindergarten Celebration of Learning: On Friday we celebrated our amazing kindergarten students and all they have learned this year. We are so proud of their growth, hard work, and accomplishments. First grade, here they come! #proud2bnhpgcp @nhpgcpufsd @nhproadschool @NHPGCP
🇺🇸Happy Flag Day! 🇺🇸. Today we celebrate the American flag and the values it represents: freedom, unity, courage, and pride.
As part of our Flag Day celebration, we will be coming together for a special whole-school activity on the field on Monday, June 15th. Please remember to wear only your assigned color:
❤️ Red: Pre-K, Kindergarten & Grade 6
🤍 White: Grades 2, 3 & 4
💙 Blue: Grades 1 & 5
We can’t wait to see our school come together in red, white, and blue!! #proud2bnhpgcp @nhpgcpufsd @nhproadschool @NHPGCP
