News & Announcements

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  Pre K Registration

  Dear Parents and Community Members,

  A limited number of spots are still available for parents interested in enrolling their eligible child in the District’s Universal Pre-Kindergarten for the 2019-20 school year.

  The program is a full-day, five-day per week program for children turning four-years old by December 1, 2019. Children must also reside within the Island Park School District and meet all health and immunization requirements. Enrollment is limited so get your application in today!      

  UPK registration will be at Francis X. Hegarty School on Friday, June 7, 2019 by appointment only. Please call the Francis X. Hegarty School 434-2670/71 between 8am-4pm for your registration packet and to schedule an appointment.

  The day of your appointment, please bring:

  • Child’s Birth Certificate confirming your child will be four years of age on or before December 1, 2019.
  • 3 Proofs of Residency confirming you are a full-time resident of Island Park (e.g., driver’s license, telephone bill, deed to home, bank statement, etc.).
  • Updated physical and immunization documents from your child’s pediatrician.

  If more applications are received than slots available, a special board meeting will be held at a later date for the purpose of a random selection. Please call (516) 434-2670 for additional information.  There will be a mandatory UPK Parent Meeting at a later day for parents of students who are newly accepted and subsequently enrolled in the program.

  Should other openings occur during the school year, those children not selected at the lottery will be notified in the order in which their name was selected.

  Thank you for your continued support of the Island Park Schools.

  • En espanol - Spots pre-k registration May 2019.pdf
  • Spots pre-k registration May 2019.pdf

  Francis X. Hegarty Elementary
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  Island Park Rings in Spring at April Board Meeting

  The Island Park Public Schools’ April 16 Board of Education Meeting featured student recognitions and important district information.

  The meeting began with the announcement of March Students of the Month from Francis X. Hegarty Elementary School and Lincoln Orens Middle School. Jackson Flaherty (kindergarten), Ella Dudick (grade 1), Stefanie Laos (grade 2), Jason Morales (grade 3), Cassidee-Jade Clark (grade 4), Jagger Sgro (grade 5), Ariana Jara (grade 6), Celeste Consigli (grade 7) and Falon Duffy (grade 8) were congratulated for going above and beyond in their demonstration of positive character and achievement in the classroom. Kindergartner Tommy Matute, who was unable to attend the March meeting to receive his February Student of the Month acknowledgment, proudly accepted the award with the recent group. Principals Jacob Russum and Dr. Bruce Hoffman read teachers’ remarks about each honoree and distributed medals and certificates. 

  Superintendent of Schools Dr. Rosmarie Bovino and Assistant Superintendent Vincent Randazzo shared that the CTLE Professional Development Plan has been accepted by the New York State Education Department and the district is now an approved CTLE sponsor for 5 years, starting retroactively in 2016-17.

  The meeting also included a presentation on the proposed 2019-20 budget as the May 21 vote approaches. Island Park’s proposed tax increase is the fifth lowest in Nassau Ccounty out of 56 school district and the Board of Education and Administration have been diligent in their efforts to keep costs minimal. Participation in consortia, use of special audits and competitively bid contracts have been particularly cost effective for the district.  More information on the budget is available on the district’s website, www.ips.k12.ny.us.

  Francis X. Hegarty Elementary
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  Pre K Registration

  May 3, 2019

  Dear Parents and Community Members,

  A limited number of spots are still available for parents interested in enrolling their eligible child in the District’s Universal Pre-Kindergarten for the 2019-20 school year.

  The program is a full-day, five-day per week program for children turning four-years old by December 1, 2019. Children must also reside within the Island Park School District and meet all health and immunization requirements. Enrollment is limited so get your application in today!      

  UPK registration will be at Francis X. Hegarty School on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 by appointment only. Please call the Francis X. Hegarty School 434-2670/71 between 8am-4pm for your registration packet and to schedule an appointment.

  The day of your appointment, please bring:

  • Child’s Birth Certificate confirming your child will be four years of age on or before December 1, 2019.
  • 3 Proofs of Residency confirming you are a full-time resident of Island Park (e.g., driver’s license, telephone bill, deed to home, bank statement, etc.).
  • Updated physical and immunization documents from your child’s pediatrician.

  If more applications are received than slots available, a special board meeting will be held at a later date for the purpose of a random selection. Please call (516) 434-2670 for additional information.  There will be a mandatory UPK Parent Meeting on May 28, 2019 for parents of students who are newly accepted and subsequently enrolled in the program.

  Should other openings occur during the school year, those children not selected at the lottery will be notified in the order in which their name was selected.

  Thank you for your continued support of the Island Park Schools.

  • En espanol-Spots avail pre-k registration May 2019.pdf
  • Spots avail pre-k registration May 2019.pdf

  Francis X. Hegarty Elementary
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  Island Park PTA Volunteer Sign Up Sheet

  May and June 2019
  Francis X. Hegarty

  This is a last call for volunteers!  The end of the school year is a very busy time for the PTA.  Please let us know when you are available to help!!

  MAY 2019

  ¨ Set Up for Plant Sale – Wed, 5/8/19 (day)

                  Responsibilities Include: set out plants for display; assist as needed

  ¨ Plant Sale – Thurs, 5/9/19 (day)

                  Responsibilities Include: assist students; assist as needed

  ¨ Plant Sale – Fri, 5/10/19 (day)

                  Responsibilities Include: assist students; assist as needed

  ¨ Pretzel Day – Wed, 5/15/19 (during lunch periods)

                  Responsibilities Include: sell pretzels to the students

  ¨ PTA End of Year Dinner Set Up (Bridgeview Yacht Club) – Thurs, 5/16/19 (morning)

                  Responsibilities Include: set up baskets; set up tables with centerpieces; assist as needed

  ¨ School Store – Tues, 5/21/19 (during lunch periods)

                  Responsibilities Include:  help students pick out items from school store; assist as needed

  See attached for details...

  • PTA Hegarty Volunteer Form.pdf

  Francis X. Hegarty Elementary
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  Summer Camp Application

  City of Long Beach
  Department of Parks & Recreation
  Summer Camp Application

  See Attached...

  • Long Beach Summer Camp Application.pdf

  Francis X. Hegarty Elementary
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  Recreation Spring and Summer Program Registration

  The Recreation Department is open for Spring and Summer registrations.
  Please call the Recreation Office to make an appointment or check the Recreation Link for further details.

  Francis X. Hegarty Elementary
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  Summer Recreation Programs

  An important message from the Superintendent of Schools

  Re:  Summer Recreation Programs 

  Alternate Summer Recreation Programs may be planned as the District moves forward with planning the summer construction projects.    It is likely that the summer recreation program will not run during the summer of 2019.  Alternate arrangements are being planned and definite information will be provided to parents within the next two weeks.  If you have any questions, please contact the Superintendent’s Office at 434-2610.

  Francis X. Hegarty Elementary
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  Snack Permission Form

  Dear Parent /Guardian;

  The Island Park School District Food Service Department is looking forward to serving your children in the 2018-2019 school year. We want to ensure that we provide the best service in order to meet the needs of all our students. To better serve our students we are requesting parents’ consent to limit the purchase of snacks. 

  There are several snack items students may purchase that are not part of the breakfast/lunch meal at additional cost. If you would like to limit your child’s ability to purchase these items using funds from their account, please complete the form below and return it to your child’s homeroom teacher. We will do our best to assist with this. 

  We wish everyone a successful school year.

  • Snack Permission Form.pdf

  Francis X. Hegarty Elementary

• Universal Pre-Kindergarten

  Island Park School District
  Island Park, NY 11558

  June 20, 2018

  Dear Parents and Community Members,

  One place is now available for parents interested in enrolling their eligible child in the District’s Universal Pre-Kindergarten program beginning on Tuesday, September 4!

  The program is a full-day, five day per week program for children turning four-years old by December 1, 2018. Children must also reside within the Island Park School District and meet all health and immunization requirements. Enrollment is limited so get your application in today!  If more applications are received than slots available, a lottery will be conducted at the next Board of Education Meeting on July 11, 2018 at 7:00 pm. Please call (516) 434-2670 for additional information.

  UPK registration will be on July 6, 2018 by appointment only. Please call Francis X. Hegarty School 434-2670/71 between 9am-3pm for your registration packet and to schedule an appointment.

  The day of your appointment, please bring:

  • Child’s Birth Certificate confirming your child will be four years of age on or before December 1, 2018.
  • 3 Proofs of Residency confirming you are a full-time resident of Island Park (e.g., driver’s license, telephone bill, deed to home, bank statement, etc.).
  • Updated physical and immunization documents from your child’s pediatrician.

  Should other openings occur during the summer, those children not selected at the lottery on July 11 will be notified in the order in which their name was selected.

  Thank you for your continued support of the Island Park Schools.

  • Spots avail pre-k registration additional 6-2018.pdf

  Francis X. Hegarty Elementary