As we prepare for the 2025–26 school year, all families are reminded of the New York State health requirements for students in grades K–12. Compliance with these regulations ensures a safe and healthy school environment for all students Immunization Requirements New York State law mandates that all students must be up-to-date on required vaccinations to …
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On Thursday, May 22, the Guilderland High School Student Voice Committee hosted its fifth annual Anti-Hate Rally. Held in the Large Group Instruction (LGI) room, the event featured student speeches, presentations and activities centered around this year’s theme: building bridges. The rally served as the culminating event of Unity Week—a series of school-wide initiatives designed …
There will be a meeting of the Guilderland Central School District Board of Education on Tuesday, June 10, at 7 p.m. This meeting will be held in the Large Group Instruction (LGI) room at Guilderland High School and is open to the public. Members of the GCSD community are welcome to attend and encouraged to …
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This story was updated with official vote results on May 21, 2025. On May 20, Guilderland Central School District voters approved a $127,547,392 proposed budget for the 2025-26 school year by a vote of 1,635 (YES) to 551 (NO), which is a 74.79% approval. The budget carries a 1.88% increase in spending over the current …
March is “Music in our Schools Month,” a time to spotlight the vital role music plays in education and its profound impact on students, schools, and communities. This annual observance aims to raise awareness about the importance of providing every child with access to high-quality music programs and celebrate the incredible value they provide. The …
Dear GCSD Families, On Thursday, March 20, the Guilderland Central School District was informed that a Farnsworth Middle School teacher was arrested by the Guilderland Police Department and charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree stemming from a lengthy investigation that began in 2021. Upon learning of the arrest, the Guilderland …
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The Guilderland Central School District has finalized start dates for the 2025 fall sports season. Student athletes will begin their respective sports on the following dates: Monday, Aug. 18, 2025: start date for varsity, junior varsity and freshman fall sports Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025: start date for modified football Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025: start date …
Congratulations to the 4×800 relay team of Julia Beyer, Alexa Kosier, Braelyn Cornell and Addison Vellekoop (Varsity Indoor Track & Field) for earning DOW (Dutchmen of the Week) honors for the week of February 3rd. Julia Beyer, Alexa Kosier, Braelyn Cornell, Addison Vellekoop (Varsity Indoor Track & Field) Julia Beyer, Alexa Kosier, Braelyn Cornell, and …
On Wednesday, Feb. 5, the Guilderland Central School District was informed of an allegation against a Guilderland High School student for posting a troubling statement on social media. The information came from the Confidential Tip Line, which is operated and staffed by the Guilderland Police Department. The GPD began an immediate investigation into the matter, …
