FMS students selected as winners of annual Black history Creative Expressions Contest

Five Farnsworth Middle School seventh grade students were named winners of the 26th Annual Black History Creative Expressions Contest; they are Lusiana Bardhi, Abbie Colloton, Sumiya Kaurejo, Swara Sadavarte and Zenaida Smerznak. Sponsored by the Albany (NY) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, the contest was open to Capital District students in grades 3-12. …

Christina Macri and Mason Paniccioli named Dutchmen of the Week for the week of May 15

Congratulations to Christina Macri (Modified Track & Field) and Mason Paniccioli (Modified Track & Field) for earning DOW (Dutchmen of the Week) honors for the week of May 15. Christina Macri (Modified Track & Field) Chrissy capped off her modified track season with a great performance at the Stillwater Modified Invitational. She recorded her personal …

Eight spring sports teams earn scholar-athlete recognition

All eight of the  Guilderland Central School District spring sports teams qualified for the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Scholar-Athlete Team Award. To earn this recognition, 75% of the team’s roster must have an average grade point average (GPA) greater than or equal to 90.00. See the list of teams below. In …

LES students and families participate in International Night

Recently the Lynnwood Elementary School PTA sponsored an International Night to celebrate the wide range of cultures within the school community. As expressed in the flyer promoting the event, “it’s a small world and Lynnwood families come from many different countries,” Brazil, China, Germany, India, Italy, Mexico, the Netherlands, Pakistan, Puerto Rico, Sri Lanka, Tibet …

FMS eighth grade students visit GHS

On Monday, May 22, eighth grade students from Farnsworth Middle School visited Guilderland High School. The purpose of the visit was to introduce the incoming freshmen to GHS so they could become acclimated before the start of the 2023-24 school year. FMS students toured the building and listened to current GHS students speak about their …

Mia Giglio and Lillie Teague named Dutchmen of the Week for the week of May 8

Congratulations to Mia Giglio (Varsity Lacrosse) and Lillie Teague (Varsity Softball) for earning DOW (Dutchmen of the Week) honors for the week of May 8. Mia Giglio (Varsity Lacrosse) Mia played a phenomenal game against Columbia with 9 saves in net, helping her team clinch a 12-5 victory. Mia has stepped up as our starting …

WES placed in brief lockout today

Earlier today Westmere Elementary School was placed in a brief lockout at the direction of the Guilderland Police Department due to an investigation they were conducting at Crossgates Mall. During the lockout, students and staff continued with normal school activities; however, no one was allowed to enter or leave the building. At no time were …

FMS student artwork celebrated at reception

On Tuesday, May 16, Farnsworth Middle School students gathered in the FMS gallery space to showcase the artwork they have completed during the school year. At the reception, students proudly pointed out their pieces of art to family and friends and posed for photos. The exhibit of FMS artwork is on display until June 1.

GHS student artwork exhibited at art show and reception

On Wednesday, May 10, Guilderland High School students gathered at the Guilderland Public Library to showcase artwork completed during the school year. At the reception, students proudly posed with their pieces and were able to view the work of their classmates. The exhibit of artwork is on display until May 30.

2023-24 budget approved by voters; three candidates elected to board of education

On May 16, Guilderland Central School District voters approved a $119,772,194 proposed budget for the 2023-24 school year by a vote of 1,515 (yes) to 646 (no), a 70.11% approval. The budget carries a 8.99% increase in spending over the current year’s budget and will result in a 2.66% tax levy increase, which is within …

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