Congratulations to our Capital Region Students and Teachers Who Make a Difference award winners

Capital Area School Development Association (CASDA) recognized four Guilderland students and teachers for their 40th Annual Capital Region Students and Teachers Who Make a Difference awards. Recognized students are chosen by their schools on the basis of academic achievements, community service and leadership to their schools or communities, or other unique accomplishments. Each nominated student …

Rai, Sheng and Burnash named Dutchmen of the Week for May 18

Each week, we highlight two student-athletes (modified, mod 9, frosh, JV or varsity level) for athletic accomplishments based on the following criteria: The athlete should have made a significant impact on a contest within the nomination time frame, which is the week prior to selection; or The athlete must have shown excellent leadership, sportsmanship, noticeable …

Farnsworth students create digital solution for classroom library

Two Farnsworth Middle School sixth graders are making it easier for classmates to find their next book. Namath Jabbar and Mateo Fernandez Matarrese, students in Cheri Hart’s Language Arts & Social Studies class, developed an online catalog to organize their classroom library replacing a paper sign-in system they said made it difficult to track books …

Pine Bush fourth graders write and work to protect school trees

When fourth graders at Pine Bush Elementary sat down to write persuasive letters around Earth Day, they had a specific audience in mind, and a problem to solve. Students in Samantha Motto’s class had noticed that years of play around the large trees along Carman Road had left the roots exposed, leaving the trees vulnerable. …

Guilderland High School builds financial skills through real‑world learning

In an increasingly complex economy, financial literacy has become essential. Guilderland High School’s Business Department is preparing students for life after graduation with hands-on coursework, real-world simulations and extracurricular opportunities focused on practical money management and investing. Two initiatives anchor that work: the school’s financial literacy programming and the Investing in Your Future Club. On …

Larson, Steele and the Guilderland JV Girls Lacrosse team named Dutchmen of the Week for May 11th

Each week, we highlight two student-athletes (modified, mod 9, frosh, JV or varsity level) for athletic accomplishments based on the following criteria: The athlete should have made a significant impact on a contest within the nomination time frame, which is the week prior to selection; or The athlete must have shown excellent leadership, sportsmanship, noticeable …

GCSD honors retirees and newly tenured educators for 2025-26

On Tuesday, May 12, the Guilderland Central School District recognized employees who reached the milestones of tenure and retirement during its annual Employee Achievement Ceremony. Recognition of retirees A total of 21 employees will retire this year, collectively representing decades of service and dedication to the Guilderland Central School District. District officials thanked retirees for their …

Ruggiero and Warren named Dutchmen of the Week for April 27

Each week, we highlight two student-athletes (modified, mod 9, frosh, JV or varsity level) for athletic accomplishments based on the following criteria: The athlete should have made a significant impact on a contest within the nomination time frame, which is the week prior to selection; or The athlete must have shown excellent leadership, sportsmanship, noticeable …

McCutcheon and Cole named Dutchmen of the Week for April 27

Each week, we highlight two student-athletes (modified, mod 9, frosh, JV or varsity level) for athletic accomplishments based on the following criteria: The athlete should have made a significant impact on a contest within the nomination time frame, which is the week prior to selection; or The athlete must have shown excellent leadership, sportsmanship, noticeable …

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