Community - Herricks Public Schools

Has someone in your life been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, or another degenerative illness? Sid Jacobson JCC’s Fay J. Lindner Senior Service Center in collaboration with the Herrick’s Community Fund and the Herrick’s School District, is providing Our Space Adult Day Program. (Formerly the Herrick’s Alzheimer’s Day Program).

"Our Space" is a social model of adult day services established in 1987 for Nassau County residents over the age of 60 who are frail and memory impaired. Caregivers are provided with respite, education and support. These programs are made possible with funds from Nassau County Office for the Aging through the New York State Office for the Aging and the US Administration on Aging, Town of North Hempstead, the Herrick’s Community Fund and private donations.

All programs require an assessment to ensure proper placement. The program meets Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10am to 2pm at the Herricks Community Center, 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park. Please call Christine Pizzo, Herricks Site Supervisor, 516-484-1545 ext. 788 for additional information, if you would like to volunteer or to make a donation.

Community Fund

Community Fund
HCF Board
Our Programs

Organizations listed here are not sponsored by the Herricks Union Free School District. Approval for listing/messages/flyers does not imply endorsement, but is a courtesy service to the community.

The Herricks Community Fund, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization whose roots began in 1986. At that time, it was called the Herricks Community Center Fund, Inc. dedicated to supporting the programs and building improvements in the Community Center. In 1996, the Fund was approached by the Superintendent. of the Schools and the Board of Education to extend its scope an include raising monies for educational programs and special school projects. We accepted the challenge, amended our bylaws, changed out name, and have never looked back.

The Herricks Community Fund, Inc. is committed to enriching the Herricks community and its school district. The Fund is dedicated to providing financial support for programs, projects, and educational enrichment to enhance the quality of life for people of all ages in Herricks. We will strive to raise funds and distribute our resources to maximize the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development to those who reside in our community. The Herricks Community Fund has donated over $700,000 in the last 20 years to worthwhile causes.

Herricks Community Fund, Inc. benefits individual community needs as well as the following:

Senior Nutrition
Adult Day Program "Our Space" at Herricks
Herricks Players
Senior Citizens Programs
Scouts
Youth Council
Teacher Mini-Grants
Herricks School District
Herricks Community Fund Scholarships Fund

Fundraising Events:
- Herricks Carnival
- 25th Annual Dinner Dance

Community Organizations

Organizations listed here are not sponsored by the Herricks Union Free School District. Approval for listing/messages/flyers does not imply endorsement, but is a courtesy service to the community.

Community Organizations

Boy Scouts

Scouts BSA is part of the Boy Scouts of America for both Boys and Girls ages 11-17. Scouts BSA provides the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training, which helps young people be “Prepared For Life.” The Scouting organization is composed of approximately 2.2 million youth members between the ages of 5 and 21 and approximately 800,000 volunteers in local councils throughout the United States and its territories. Scouting teaches youth to confront any challenge with whole hearts and clear minds—to live their lives without regret, never back down, and do their very best! Troop 201 is sponsored by the American Legion Post 144 of Williston Park and supported by the Herricks Community. Scout Troop 201 - Boys 11 - 17 http://www.Troop201NY.com Apply Here Troop 8 is the closest Troop for girls in the district and many of the girls come from the Herricks Community. Scout Troop 8 - Girls 11-17 http://www.troop8ny.org/ Apply Here

Chinese American Association of North Hempstead (CAANH)

CAANH is a non-profit organization and is committed to the cultivation of good will and the promotion of a better understanding of the Chinese culture and traditions in our communities. In order to achieve this goal, we sponsor many educational an community events in which local residents are encouraged to participate.

Contact Names: Alice Chan & Luice Kang
www.caanhli.org

Cub Scouts

Cub Scouting is part of the Boy Scouts of America for both Boys and Girls grades K-5. We encourage boys and girls to make friends, be helpful to others, and do their very best no matter the outcome. With the help of powerful learning projects and exciting outdoor activities, we aim to teach children that doing their best can be a fun and rewarding experience—no matter the difficulty of the challenge. Herricks currently sponsors two Cub Scout Packs within the district. Cub Scout Pack 201 is sponsored by the Center Street PTA. http://www.cubpack201.org Apply Here Cub Scout Pack 202 is sponsored by the Denton Avenue PTA email - Herrickscubscouts202@gmail.com Apply Here

Girls Scouts of Nassau County

Why Should Your Daughter Be A Girl Scout?
By becoming a Girl Scout, your daughter will reach her potential in an all-girl environment. We will help her develop confidence, strong leadership and social skills, a social conscience, a conviction about her own potential and self-worth, and moral, ethical and social values that will provide her the foundation for a successful future.

Our programs focus on topics and issues that are relevant to girls today.
They are:

Any questions regarding Girl Scouts, please call Rama Vora at 516-741-2550 ext 224 or e-mailVorar@gsnc.org

Rama Vora
Field Director
Girl Scouts of Nassau County
110 Ring Road West
Garden City, NY 11530
516-741-2550 ext 224
Fax# 516-741-2207
http://www.gsnc.org

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Self-esteem
Financial Literacy
Health and Wellness
Anti-Violence Education
Environmental Awareness
Community Service
The Arts
And more….

Herricks Chinese Association

HCA is a non-profit organization devoted to being a voice for the Chinese community in Herricks. The mission of HCA is to educate and promote Chinese culture and awareness and to provide support to our school district and Chinese community, helping to bridge the two. Each year, HCA organizes the Herricks Lunar New Year Celebration with over 1,000 people in attendance, free to the community. HCA supports Herricks school events and hosts monthly programs to keep the Chinese community informed and engaged. HCA works cooperatively with the school district at all levels for the benefit of our students and community.

For more information, please visit hcaherricks.org. For questions or to become an HCA member, please email hcaherricks@gmail.com.

Herricks Indo-US Community, Inc.

The mission of the Herricks Indo-US Community,Inc. is to enable its members to understand the workings of the Herricks school system and encourage active participation in it; to enhance communication among the members and hte community at large and to promote community activities that create an understanding of the Indian culture.

Please contact us at president@herricksindous.org

Herricks Muslim Families

HMF is an inclusive organization comprised of a diverse group of socially conscious Muslims united in an effort to educate and work cooperatively with the leadership within the Herricks school district and beyond to enact positive changes in our school community and the community at large that align with our beliefs, values, and traditions. Knowledge, Unity, and Community. For questions contact herricksmuslimfamilies@gmail.com

Herricks Muslim Families' Scholarship https://www.herricks.org/Page/14169

Herricks Youth Council

Herricks Youth Council is a community organization comprised of youth, parents, school district personnel, representatives of local community agencies, and law enforcement. Herricks Youth Council is dedicated to the prevention of violence and substance abuse within the Herricks community. It is designed to bring adults and youths together in an organized environment to fulfill the different interests of our diverse student population. Youth Council gets the students involved in recreational, community service and excursion activities. Youth Council would like to thank our various sources of funding, Grants from Federal, State, Town, The Herricks Community Fund, and The Herricks School District, who all aide in making theses programs possible.

The Middle School Youth Council Recreation program is run by Tara Krinsky, a Herricks Health and Physical Education teacher, and a trained staff of certified teachers, college students and Herricks High School Juniors and Seniors. The Friday Night program for 6th, 7th and 8th graders operates in the Middle School from 7 - 9pm. Middle School students are required to sign a contract. A $10.00 admission fee is required each Friday night, and includes pizza, drinks and snacks along with the other activities. Non-Herricks students are welcome with a Library card, parental permission and the $10.00 fee.

This program provides students with a safe, drug and violence free environment using various recreational activities such as arts and crafts, sports activities, acting, dance, DJ, music, movies, video and board games, and community service activities. There has been exceptional student involvement and the program has been run successfully for many years now.
If we can be of any service to our community, or you are able to help out the Herricks Youth Council, please contact us at 516-742-1926.

Shelter Rock Public Library

165 Searingtown Road
Albertson, New York 11507
516-248-7363

http://www.nassaulibrary.org/shelter

Contact Name: Andrea Meluskey, Library Director

The mission of the Shelter Rock Public Library is to deliver the best possible library services – access to information of all kinds, culture and entertainment, in print, recordings, video and through all other media – to all residents of our ethnically diverse community, from toddlers to seniors. To further this mission, the Library is committed to:

Providing free and open access to a wide variety of materials and programs that reflect the intellectual and cultural interests of a diverse community.
Responding to the needs of all patrons in a rapidly changing world.
Maintaining a friendly, knowledgeable and helpful staff that focuses on customer service.
Operating in an inviting building that provides an enriching environment and encourages learning and participation, and is a “go-to” destination in our community.

The trustees and staff of the Shelter Rock Public Library want the residents of our community to be proud to say, “This is my library!”

For more information regarding the Library’s programs and services, please come to the Library or visit our website at http://www.nassaulibrary.org/shelter

Tech Boosters

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Mission Statement:
Our mission is to educate, communicate and advocate the importance of technology and the impact and role it plays for the Herricks School district community.

Our role:
Our role is to support and fund various initiatives to help the technology department deliver the latest technology and tools to take advantage of the progress the district has made.

Become a member, volunteer.

Click on the following link to fill in our online form.
Technology Boosters On-line Form -Click to Join

Officers
Calendar

Officers

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The Herricks Parent Education and Community Awareness Committee (PECA)

The Herricks Parent Education and Community Awareness Committee (PECA) is comprised of PTA Council, Herricks Youth Council and Herricks School Administrators. PECA members include parents, school officials, and other concerned residents and leaders in the Herricks School community.

Our purpose is to help parents as they try to raise their children in the midst of today’s significant challenges. We hope to provide useful information, educational programs and material as well as raise the awareness of the Herricks community about the numerous issues that parents and children face in today’s rapidly-changing society.

We will employ a variety of strategies to meet our objectives: listserv communication; interesting and informative workshops; public service announcements as well as an updated website that will give the community access to important resource material to help them address a wide variety of issues. All of this is vital to foster healthy and safe children in a society where new and dangerous trends seem to be popping up all the time.

PECA is committed to a model where the entire community-at-large participates. That’s why we invite all areas of our Herricks community to get involved.

Anyone interested in volunteering, donating or needing more information may:

call: 516-742-1926
write: Herricks Parent Education and
Community Awareness Committee or PECA
c/o Herricks Council of PTA
999 Herricks Road
New Hyde Park, New York 11040

Early Childhood/Friendship Garden

Herricks High School Early Childhood Education Lab School
The Friendship Garden

Thank you for your interest in setting your child up for lifelong success by providing
him/her with the opportunity to have a safe, nurturing, and high-quality early education
experience. This opportunity is unique because your child will learn and grow with high
school students who take the Child Study Practicum as a course selection. These
students are interested in pursuing careers within the field of Education or Family
Services.

Our Early Childhood Education Lab provides a year long nursery & preschool style
experience, where volunteer children from our community are taught and led by high
school students. These secondary students are supervised and guided by a certified
classroom teacher.

Our class meets on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10:30-11:45 am from
September to early June. This program is free of charge.

If you are interested in having your child become one of our volunteer
participants, please read the following information prior to completing this application.

FOIL Request

Request for information under the Freedom of Information Law

To make a request for existing public records:

Electronic Copy Click Here
Paper Copy Click Here

*The School District will provide knowledge of all fees prior to a request being processed. Fees and postage (if applicable) are payable prior to the release of records.

When you submit the form, FOIL allows the Herricks Public Schools five (5) business days* to make the record(s) available, deny access to the record(s), or acknowledge receipt of your request and inform you of the time frame required to respond to your request.

*Business days exclude weekends, holidays, school recesses, and Fridays during July and August.

Choose How to Receive Records

According to FOIL, public agencies are required to provide copies of records in the format and on the medium desired by the person filing the request if the agency can reasonably do so. The Herricks Public Schools provides records electronically, where possible, or as photocopies delivered by postal mail. A person may also pick up records in person. Please indicate your preference on the request form.

If you would like to inspect the records in person, the Administration Office, 999B Herricks Road, New Hyde Park, NY 11040 is open from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please call 516-305-8900 to make an appointment.

The school district will provide an estimate of all fees prior to a request being processed. Fees and postage (if applicable) are payable prior to the release of records. All checks should be payable to Herricks Public Schools and mailed to:

Herricks Public Schools
999B Herricks Road,
New Hyde Park, NY 11040

*If Records need to be purchased, cost is as follows:

$.25 per page
$ 5.00 per audio tape
$ 20.00 per video tape

** Visit the New York State Committee on Open Government Web site for answers to frequently asked questions about FOILS.

Herricks Players

Herricks Players Performance - The Sound of Music

Our theatre is located at:
Herricks Community Center
999 Herricks Road

Herricks Players is an adult community theatre group that has been putting on high quality theatrical productions for the local community and surrounding neighborhoods across Long Island and Queens for over 40 Years. All of the proceeds from our shows go to the Herricks Community Fund which in turn supports many wonderful programs in the Herricks district. We attract top talent from the Tri- State area to take the leads in our shows and welcome every person who has an interest in performing to be part of our ensemble. You will be amazed that such a high quality theatrical experience is available right here at Herricks. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to purchase tickets and attend one of our performances.

To purchase tickets, call: 516-742-1926
The new website will be: herricksplayers999.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Are you a children's theatre group?
No, the Herricks Players are primarily an adult theatre group. Anyone age 14 or over is welcome to audition for one of our productions. Occasionally, we will choose a show that has parts for younger children and we then welcome children 13 and under to audition for those parts.

How many shows do you do a year?
We typically do 2 shows a year. A drama or comedy in the Fall and a musical in the Spring. We do approximately 6-8 performances of each show. Our Spring Musical is accompanied by a live orchestra. All of our shows utilize professional lighting and sound. Visit our website at http://herricksplayers.com/ for audition information and to purchase tickets.

How can I get involved?
We are always looking for actors to perform in the shows and volunteers to be part of our production team.
We need Actors, Dancers, Singers , Painters , Carpenters, Ticket sellers, Ushers, Stage hands etc. If you are 14 or older we would love to have your help. Community service hours are available for High School students. If you would like to get involved, please contact margostagemanager@gmail.com.

What else can I do?
Please come see our shows and bring your friends!
We need the support of the entire Herricks Community so that we can continue to perform our shows and raise funds for the district. If you come to one of our shows, we promise that you will have a great night out while also helping your community.

Parents for Megan's Law

Parents for Megan's Law and The Crime Victims Center
PO Box 145
Stony Brook, NY 11790

To the Herricks Community:

We would like to thank you for your ongoing commitment to keep your community informed through your collaboration with Parents for Megan's Law and our Sex Offender Email Alert Program. We have been successfully working with school districts across Long Island to help increase the speed and efficiency of sex offender notifications. We have recently enhanced and upgraded our website and the Sex Offender E-mail Alert Program. Community members may now select specific zip codes they would like to receive notifications for.

Providing a copy of this registration form on the district website will also expedite the registration process - visitors simply print a copy and mail it directly to us.

Our upgraded website and email alert program allows subscribers to select zip codes throughout all of New York State and to be notified via email of all sex offender notifications implemented within Suffolk and Nassau County, Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 registrants.

If you have any questions or require additional information. please do not hesitate to call us at (631) 689-2672 for an immediate response.

-Laura A. Ahearn, L.M.S.W.
Executive Director

PECA

The Herricks Parent Education and Community Awareness Committee (PECA) is comprised of PTA Council, Herricks Youth Council and Herricks School Administrators. PECA members include parents, school officials, and other concerned residents and leaders in the Herricks School community.

Our purpose is to help parents as they try to raise their children in the midst of today’s significant challenges. We hope to provide useful information, educational programs and material as well as raise the awareness of the Herricks community about the numerous issues that parents and children face in today’s rapidly-changing society.

We will employ a variety of strategies to meet our objectives: listserv communication; interesting and informative workshops; public service announcements as well as an updated website that will give the community access to important resource material to help them address a wide variety of issues. All of this is vital to foster healthy and safe children in a society where new and dangerous trends seem to be popping up all the time.

PECA is committed to a model where the entire community-at-large participates. That’s why we invite all areas of our Herricks community to get involved.

Anyone interested in volunteering, donating or needing more information may:

Anyone interested in volunteering for this committee, or for further information may contact us at HerricksDistrictCouncil@gmail.com, please put PECA in the subject line.

PTAs

SCOPE

Senior Community Service Center

HERRICKS SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER

WE ARE OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND!

999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park
516-305-8976
Open to any senior citizen living in Nassau County - 60 years and older

Hot or cold nutritious lunch
(suggested voluntary donation $3.00, sign up in advance)

October 2024 Herricks Activities and Menu

***Please Note: Menu and Activities Subject to Change at any Time, Without Notice***

Classes offered in Line Dancing, Exercise for Arthritis, Aerobic Exercise, Ceramics, Painting, Tai Chi
(suggested voluntary donation, $2.00 per class)

Informational speakers, monthly blood pressure screening

Cards, Bingo, Games, MahJong, Jigsaw puzzles

Transportation available from:
Albertson, Williston Park, East Williston, Garden City Park, Mineola, New Hyde Park, Searingtown, Roslyn

Open Monday, Tuesday, Friday 9am -3pm

Stay socially, mentally and physically active!!

Call for details 305-8976

This program is funded by:
Herricks Community Fund, Nassau County Office of Aging, NYS Office For the Aging, US Admin. on Aging, Town of North Hempstead