Administration

A Message from Principal Allen Hudson

Welcome to the Principal’s Messages page. Here, you will find my monthly letters along with other important district newsletters and announcements. Below, you can also view our ParentSquare feed for the latest updates, notifications, and timely information from our schools. We encourage you to check regularly to stay informed and connected with our school community.

Our goal this year is to ensure that each of our GC Knights attends school regularly in order to  become the best version of themselves.

Showing up for school has a huge impact on a student’s academic success. That said, as children grow older, more independent, and enter high school, families play a key role in ensuring students get to school safely every day and understand why attendance is so important for success in school and life.

We realize some absences are unavoidable due to health problems or other circumstances, but we also know that when students miss too much school — regardless of the reason – it can cause them to fall behind academically. Your child is less likely to succeed if he or she is chronically absent — which means missing 18 or more days over the course of an entire school year.  

We don’t want your child to fall behind in school and get discouraged! Therefore, please ensure that your child attends school every day and arrives on time. Here are a few practical tips to help support regular attendance: 

• Make sure your children keep a regular bedtime and establish a morning routine.

• Encourage them to lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.

• Ensure your children go to school every day unless they are truly sick.

• Avoid scheduling vacations or doctor’s appointments when school is in session.

• Talk to teachers and counselors for advice if your children feel anxious about attending school.

• Develop backup plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, neighbor, or another parent to take your child to school.

Please let us know how we can best support you and your children so that they can attend school on time every day. We want your child to be successful at Glen Cove High School. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact the main office at 516-801-7610.