District to launch stakeholder culture and climate survey

The Guilderland Central School District will launch a culture and climate survey the week of May 27; students in grades 3-5 and 6-12, staff and families will be invited to participate. Why conduct a culture and climate survey? A significant aspect of the district’s mission is to create learning environments where all feel welcome and …

Voters approve 2024-25 budget and propositions; three candidates elected to board of education

This story was updated with certified vote totals on Wednesday, May 22. On May 21, Guilderland Central School District voters approved a $125,192,817 proposed budget for the 2024-25 school year by a vote of 1,699 (yes) to 648 (no), a 72.39% approval. The budget carries a 4.53% increase in spending over the current year’s budget …

GCSD Board of Education adopts 2024-2025 proposed budget

By a vote of 6-1, the Guilderland Central School District Board of Education adopted a $125,192,817 budget for the 2024-2025 school year during their Tuesday, April 16 meeting. This represents a 4.53% increase in the tax levy, which is below the district’s maximum allowable tax levy limit, as defined by New York State’s tax levy …

Guilderland Named One of the Best Communities for Music Education

  The Guilderland Music Department is the recipient of the NAMM Foundation for Best Communities for Music Education for the fourteenth time. The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation celebrates and promotes the intrinsic value of music education. This designation honors the Guilderland community’s commitment to include music education as part of a quality …

2024-25 Student Calendar

The general calendar for the 2024-25 academic year was adopted by the Guilderland Central School District Board of Education on February 13, 2024.  Download a PDF copy of the 2024-25 academic general student calendar here. This calendar lists the following conference days and holidays: July 4, 2024: Holiday for Employees Sept. 2: Labor Day (Closed) …

Ian Eisenhandler and Avery Kerr named Dutchmen of the Week for the week of Dec. 4

Congratulations to Ian Eisenhandler (Varsity Wrestling) and Avery Kerr (Varsity Indoor Track & Field) for earning DOW (Dutchmen of the Week) honors for the week of Dec. 4. Ian Eisenhandler (Varsity Wrestling) Congratulations to Ian Eisenhandler, our Dutchmen of the Week for the week of Dec. 4. Just a freshman, Ian competed in the final …

All fall sports teams earn scholar-athlete recognition

All 13 Guilderland Central School District fall varsity 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. In addition …

GCSD mourns the loss of former LES Principal Alicia Rizzo

Dear GCSD Families, It is with great sorrow that we share the news of a loss to our school community. After a long and very courageous battle with cancer, Alicia Rizzo, former Lynnwood Elementary School Principal, passed away on Monday, August 7. Mrs. Rizzo joined the district in 2010 and served as principal of Lynnwood …

ParentSquare replaces SchoolMessenger for the 2023-24 school year

As of August 1, 2023, ParentSquare replaced SchoolMessenger as a way to receive communications from the Guilderland Central School District and its schools. A safe and secure platform, it’s designed to keep the GCSD community connected through direct, two-way, school-to-home communication. ParentSquare offers a mobile app for easy access; while it’s not necessary to download …

LES supply lists for 2023-24

School supply lists, by grade, for the 2023-24 school year at Lynnwood 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 your child’s teacher may request. Please note this is only the …

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