Greek American Institute

What a beautiful day at our G*I Walkathon 2026! It was wonderful seeing our students, parents, and faculty walking together in such a strong spirit of community and school pride. A special thank you to our PTO for their generosity, support, snacks, and refreshments throughout the day.

We also proudly recognize our 8th Grade students, Isabella, Hazlyn, & Alex, for their creatively designed Walkathon t-shirt featuring the Parthenon and the meaningful slogan, “Walking in the Footsteps of Greatness,” a reflection of the excellence, character, and tradition that define a G*I student.

To conclude this special day, we were very proud to announce the Class of 2026 Valedictorian, Alexandros Gatsios and Salutatorian, Hazlyn Vargas. Congratulations!✨

The Evening of the Arts was truly a celebration of art, talent, creativity, imagination, and student expression. It was wonderful to see our school community come together to support and admire the incredible work and performances of our students. ✨ A very special thank you to Ms. Jessica Oliveira for her exceptional work in organizing and showcasing the beautiful artwork of our students in Grades K - 5. We thank Ms. Jessica for encouraging and inspiring our young artists to bring their ideas and creativity to life through Art.  We also extend our sincere gratitude to Mr. Mikolinacz and his talented Drama Club members for their wonderful production, A Brief Telling of Oz, which delighted all in attendance. We extend our sincere appreciation to Mrs. Coscia and our Fourth Grade students for their beautifully presented Landform projects, which reflected great creativity and hard work.
We would also like to thank our principal, Mrs. Papastefanou, Mrs. Peña, & Ms. Ioulia for attending the event and for their continued support and pride in our students.
Evenings such as these are a beautiful reminder of the talent, creativity, and dedication within our G*I community.🤩✨

Our 3K, 4K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade students had a wonderful and memorable experience during our FDNY Fire Truck visit! 🚒

Students had the opportunity to meet real firefighters, explore the fire truck up close, meet the firehouse dog, try on firefighter helmets, and learn about the important work our firefighters do to keep our communities safe. It was an exciting, hands-on experience our students will never forget. A very special thank you to the FDNY, Mr. & Mrs. Danny Massa, and to Mrs. Qevani for providing our students with this incredible opportunity and educational experience. ❤️🚒

Our 3-K and Pre-K celebrated a beautiful morning at our “Muffins with Mom” event organized by Mrs. Melinda Qevani and her wonderful staff! 💜🧁🌸

Our adorable UPK students loved spending special time with their moms and loved ones while making sweet memories together. Thank you to all of the families and staff who made this event so special!🌸

Our G*I students in grades 5–8 had an incredible educational and interactive experience at the International Museum of Mathematics!

A heartfelt thank you to our Dean of Students, Mrs. Panagiota Katergaris, for organizing this engaging and enriching trip for our students. Special thanks as well to our wonderful teachers, Mr. Anthony Mikolinacz, Ms. Marilena Pantziri, & Mr. Stavros Kilimitzoglou for accompanying and supervising our students throughout the day.

During their visit, students attended the fascinating seminar “Graph Theory: Bridging the Map,” where they were introduced to graph theory through the famous Seven Bridges of Königsberg problem. Working collaboratively with classmates, students explored the mathematics behind constructing paths on graphs while discovering both classical mathematical challenges and problems that remain unsolved even today.

We are so proud of our students for embracing opportunities that make learning meaningful, engaging, and fun while continuing G*I’s tradition of academic excellence. 💙math

Aegean Dreams came to life in the most unforgettable way at our annual G*I 8th Grade Fashion Show 💙✨

What a beautiful and successful evening celebrating our soon-to-be graduates. From the breathtaking décor to the electric energy on the dance floor, every moment felt special. The students made a spectacular entrance and truly owned the night.

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible PTO Dream Team: Helen, Kathy, Spiridoula, Nancy, Karolina, and Maria. Your dedication, creativity, and countless hours of work elevated not just this event, but our entire school year. Helen, your leadership brought this vision to life so seamlessly.

We are so grateful to our wonderful families for your generosity and support in making this night such a success. Thank you as well to our School Board President, Spyro Dimitratos, and Father Vasilios Louros for their continued support. Special thanks to our administrators Mrs. Constandina Papastefanou, Mrs. Georgia Avraam, and Mrs. Panagiota Katergaris for serving as our wonderful emcees and keeping the evening flowing so beautifully.

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At G*I, we are proud to create opportunities that help shape the leaders of tomorrow. 💙
Our First-Ever CAREER DAY was a tremendous success! Today marked a special milestone as our students learned directly from an incredible group of professionals and parents who generously shared their time, experiences, and wisdom.
A heartfelt thank you to:
Kate Christoforatos, Esq. — Attorney | Partner, Kulakis & Christoforatos, Esqs.
Danny Massa & Hildany Santana — Firefighters, FDNY | G*I UPK Parents
Vernon Jeffrey — Founder, DRJ Media | Producer, Writer, Songwriter | G*I Parent
Maya Tasic — Artist | Founder, Creative Center | Former G*I Parent
Stefanos Daskalakis — Finance & Technology Professional | Parish Council President
Constantinos Katergaris — Department of Homeland Security | Law Enforcement Professional
Through their stories, our students were inspired to dream big, explore their futures, and understand the value of hard work, resilience, and passion.
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Καλό Πάσχα! ✨🐣 On behalf of everyone at G*I, we wish you a glorious Pascha and a blessed, joyful Easter.

Many thanks to the Easter Bunny for making a special visit to our school, bringing smiles and excitement to our students. 🐰💛

We are deeply grateful for our wonderful community and our dedicated PTO, whose continued support helps make G*I such a special place for our students.

Wishing you and your loved ones a beautiful Easter filled with love, light, and blessings. 🌸🕊️