A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, This past Tuesday, at the May 6 board of education meeting, the Guilderland Central School District held its public budget hearing. Assistant Superintendent for Business, Dr. Andrew Van Alstyne, provided a presentation on the proposed $127,547,392 budget for the 2025-26 school year. The purpose of the hearing …
Residents to vote on $127.5 million school budget proposal and $57.3 million Future Ready capital project on May 20 At the May 6 board of education meeting, the Guilderland Central School District held its public budget hearing. Assistant Superintendent for Business, Dr. Andrew Van Alstyne, provided a presentation on the proposed $127,547,392 budget for the …
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Each month, the art teachers from Altamont Elementary, Guilderland Elementary, Lynnwood Elementary and Westmere Elementary highlight students who have demonstrated they are practicing Studio Habits of Mind. These eight habits – develop craft, engage and persist, envision, express, observe, reflect, stretch and explore, and understand art worlds – encourage and enable students to be more …
Six Guilderland High School students had artwork selected for the 2025 Media Arts Festival, including ninth grade student Kaylin Doorly, who was awarded first place in the visual identity category. Held at Niskayuna High School on April 10, the juried Media Arts Festival showcased outstanding films, animations, digital art, graphic design and other media from …
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On Tuesday, May 13, at 6 p.m., the Guilderland PTA Council is hosting a Meet the Candidates Night to introduce candidates for the board of education to the community. The forum will be livestreamed on the GHS Media channel on YouTube and will be recorded. District residents will vote on May 20 to fill four …
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Congratulations to Reese Castleman (JV Lacrosse) and Ava Warren (Modified Lacrosse) for earning DOW (Dutchmen of the Week) honors for the week of April 21. Reese Castleman (JV Lacrosse) Over the past few weeks, Reese has made significant strides in her passing and catching, defensive footwork, and help defense. But what sets Reese apart isn’t …
Congratulations to James Buccini (JV Baseball) and Peyton Dominy (Varsity Flag Football) for earning DOW (Dutchmen of the Week) honors for the week of April 7-20. James Buccini (JV Baseball) James had been a dominant figure for the junior varsity baseball team. Through the first six games, James collected 11 hits including five singles, five …
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A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, Earlier this week at their meeting on Tuesday, April 8, the Guilderland Central School District Board of Education adopted a $127,547,392 budget for the 2025-26 school year. This represents an increase of $2,354,575, or 1.88 percent, in spending over the current year. If approved, the tax levy …
Each month, the art teachers from Altamont Elementary, Guilderland Elementary, Lynnwood Elementary and Westmere Elementary highlight students who have demonstrated they are practicing Studio Habits of Mind. These eight habits – develop craft, engage and persist, envision, express, observe, reflect, stretch and explore, and understand art worlds – encourage and enable students to be more …
Eleven of the 13 Guilderland Central School District fall 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. …
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