On Friday, June 16, Farnsworth Middle School hosted a Community Memorial dedication ceremony in honor of Dr. Demian Singleton. Dr. Singleton was a beloved educator and member of the GCSD community, who passed away on Oct. 18, 2021. Dr. Singleton had a long and distinguished career at Guilderland; he joined the district in 1996 as …
School supply lists, by grade, for the 2023-24 school year at Guilderland Elementary School can be found below. Listed are the common supplies need for each grade level. With the August placement letter, parents will receive this list and information about any additional items that your child’s teacher may request. Please note that this is …
The Guilderland Central School District conducted an exit survey durings its annual school budget vote for the 2023-24 year on May 16, 2023. The purpose was to collect demographic data about who voted on the budget and information about why voters voted the way they did. The survey was voluntary and anonymous. Surveys were made …
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Guilderland High School’s graduating class celebrated commencement on Friday, June 23, in a ceremony that featured joyful music and messages of character, community, kindness and inspiration. Commencement exercises took place at the MVP Arena in Albany. Superintendent’s welcome address: “I know that great things are ahead for you, a class that I feel uniquely a …
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A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, The past few days have been filled with many festivities: field days, friendship games, moving up ceremonies and, of course, graduation. The culmination of years of hard work, growth and perseverance, today’s graduation ceremony for the Guilderland High School Class of 2023 was a wonderful celebration full …
At the May 23, 2023 Board of Education meeting, Matt Pinchinat, Guilderland Central School District Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, gave a report on the building equity action plans the district has been working on since the start of the school year. These plans are customized for each of the seven GCSD buildings and …
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Congratulations to the Guilderland High School girls track and field 1600 meter sprint medley relay (SMR) team for winning at the 2023 New Balance Nationals Outdoor Track event! The All-American relay team of Megan Swan, Saida Assabahi, Kendall Barnhart and Addison Vellekoop competed against the best runners in the country. Not only did the GHS …
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The Farnsworth Middle School Butterfly Station will open on July 13. Hours are Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This summer the Butterfly Station will have hours in the evening on Wednesdays — July 19, July 26, Aug. 2, Aug. 9 — from 5:30-8 p.m. Guided tours are conducted daily. The Butterfly …
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With the help of the Guilderland School Librarians, a Recommended Reading page was created to present current, relevant and high-interest literature to help students discover, think, and broaden their vocabulary. Please click on the links below to access the suggested titles: Elementary school Middle school High school Audio and ebook options In addition, we encourage …
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On May 22, Guilderland High School English teacher Andy Maycock was recognized at the Los Angeles Crime and Horror Film Festival. Mr. Maycock’s screenplay “The Hitchcock Murders” won Best Feature Screenplay. According to the film festival’s website, screenplays are awarded in multiple categories which recognizes the voices of tomorrow’s crime and horror classics. Winning screenplays …
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