Use of Facilities

Public use of grounds is allowed between 7:00 a.m. and sundown.

Activities allowed without an approved permit:

• Jogging, walking, running
• Playing catch
• Use of basketball hoops
• Use of elementary playground equipment Use of handball court

Activities allowed with an approved permit:

• Use of tennis courts Use of ball fields Picnics, coolers, food

Activities that are prohibited:

• Use of tobacco, alcohol, drugs
• Walking of pets
• Loitering
• Motorized vehicles on the field
• Skateboarding, rollerblading, roller skating
• Golfing
• Stickball
• Games that use the side of a school building
• Any type of hockey

We have implemented a program that is being used by the Nassau County Parks Dept. for the control of the Canadian Geese that frequent Jericho Schools property. During certain times of the year our properties will be patrolled at various times of the day by Border Collies with their handlers. One of the most important aspects of successful geese control is to not feed the geese. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated. 

Beginning eight years ago, Jericho Schools implemented green cleaning practices in the elementary schools with much success. In 2006, Governor Pataki issued Executive Order #134 directing all State agencies to clean with products that have properties that minimize potential impact on human health in public buildings. Jericho Schools, along with select other school districts on Long Island, has been at the forefront of this effort both inside and outside of all its buildings.

Jericho Schools use only non toxic methods for weed control and lawn fertilization.

From time to time an application of herbicide may be needed to be applied to the baseball field clay areas. In this event a good faith effort will be made to notify anyone who wishes to be on a 48-hour pre notification e-mail list. If you would like to receive 48-hour prior notification of an application that is scheduled to occur in your school, please e-mail Michael Hahn at mhahn@jerichoschools.org. 

• For tennis use only with tennis shoes
• No skateboards, rollerblades, bicycles, cleats, ball playing
• No pets allowed
• Courts for student use only during the school year, Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturdays until noon
• Jericho residents with permit may use courts at all other times
• Contact Buildings and Grounds at 203-3600, ext. 3233 for permit
• Professional tennis lessons not allowed
• One hour maximum court use permitted
• Lights turn off automatically at 9:30 p.m. daily
• Please be considerate and clean up after court use
• Emergencies dial 911

The Jericho School District recognizes its responsibility to insure the safety, security and welfare of its students, staff and and visitors in school buildings and on school grounds. Our school district employs video surveillance systems as part of our comprehensive safety plan.