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Board of Education appoints Regan Johnson as Interim Superintendent of Schools

At its regular meeting on June 10, the Guilderland Central School District Board of Education appointed Regan Johnson as Interim Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1. Mr. Johnson, who currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, will hold the interim position until Daniel Mayberry assumes the role of Superintendent on August 1. Mr. …

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June 23 update: GHS Yondr program; best wishes Mr. Sanita, welcome Dr. Stalker; LinqConnect reminders; early dismissals

A message from Dr. Wiles:  Dear GCSD Families, The topic of distraction-free school environments has been prevalent this year. In December, the Guilderland Central School District hosted a panel discussion about the harmful effects of cellphones on the well-being of children. In January, Gov. Hochul visited Farnsworth Middle School to unveil a plan — that …

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Joe Kosier and Parker Steele named Dutchmen of the Week for the week of June 2

Congratulations to Joe Kosier (Varsity Track & Field) and Parker Steele (Varsity Track & Field) for earning DOW (Dutchmen of the Week) honors for the week of June 2. Joe Kosier (Varsity Track & Field) Joe finished his sophomore season with an impressive time in the 1600m of 4:22.86. This was over six seconds faster …

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GCSD launches distraction-free schools with new policy and use of Yondr pouches for GHS

At its May 6, 2025 meeting, the Guilderland Central School District Board of Education adopted a policy (Policy 5695, Students and Personal Electronic Devices) to create distraction-free learning environments to comply with a New York State law restricting cellphone use in schools that was passed in April 2025. The GCSD policy requires that personal electronic …

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Dr. Katie Stalker appointed principal of Pine Bush Elementary School

The Guilderland Central School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Katie Stalker as the next principal of Pine Bush Elementary School. Dr. Stalker, who is currently Principal of Mater Christi School, was appointed by the board of education at its April 8 meeting. She will begin her new role on July 1, …

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Schedule changes for June 23-24 due to heat

Dear GCSD Families, As we communicated to families on Friday, excessive temperatures are forecasted for early next week, with heat indexes predicted to reach 100 degrees. To ensure the safety of students and staff, the Guilderland Central School District will adhere to the following schedule to maintain healthy learning environments: Monday, June 23 Elementary buildings …

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June 16 update: anti-hate rally; E=MC2 Symposium; students earn Seal of Civic Readiness, Biliteracy; no school June 19

A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, As the academic year winds down, our schools are filled with joyful celebrations, picnics, concerts, and moving-up ceremonies. While these meaningful milestones reflect a successful and rewarding year, I’d also like to spotlight several recent end-of-year events that are equally significant — many of which are unique …

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GHS students perform at prestigious Lincoln Center

In May, five accomplished Guilderland High School student-musicians, who comprise the GHS Brass Quintet, performed at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center in the 41st annual Young Musicians Concert. Organized by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, the Young Musicians Concert is a showcase of talented high school chamber ensembles from the tri-state area. …

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E=MC2 Symposium highlights innovative research by GHS students

The curiosity, wonder, and inquisitive spirit of Guilderland High School students were recently on display at the annual E=MC² Symposium, an event that showcases the year-long original research projects of students enrolled in the Exploring with Mindful Creativity & Curiosity (E=MC²) course. This inquiry-based class empowers students to pursue self-directed research projects on topics of …

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Twelve GHS seniors are the first to earn Seal of Civic Readiness through Teacher Corps course

Twelve Guilderland High School students have earned the New York State Seal of Civic Readiness — the first cohort to earn this distinction at GHS. The objective of the Seal of Civic Readiness is to empower students to make informed decisions for the public good while having a positive impact in their communities through civic …

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