For four consecutive Fridays at the end of May and the beginning of June, Altamont Elementary School students, families, teachers and staff took a “walking school bus” to get to school. A walking school bus is a group of students walking to school accompanied by one or more adults. AES students and families met at …
A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, As the number of days left in the school year goes down, it seems the number of events on our calendars goes up. Field days, concerts and ceremonies fill our days; however, if you can find the time, I encourage Guilderland Central School District community members to …
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Earlier today Westmere Elementary School was placed in a brief lockout at the direction of the Guilderland Police Department due to an investigation they were conducting at Crossgates Mall. During the lockout, students and staff continued with normal school activities; however, no one was allowed to enter or leave the building. At no time were …
On May 16, Guilderland Central School District voters approved a $119,772,194 proposed budget for the 2023-24 school year by a vote of 1,515 (yes) to 646 (no), a 70.11% approval. The budget carries a 8.99% increase in spending over the current year’s budget and will result in a 2.66% tax levy increase, which is within …
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Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 16 is school budget vote day. Guilderland Central School District residents are voting on the proposed $119,772,194 budget for the 2023-24 school year and to elect three members to the board of education. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; please vote at your home elementary school. Results will …
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A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, I am so pleased to announce that the Guilderland Central School District music department is a recipient of the 2023 Best Communities for Music Education honor. This award celebrates the intrinsic value of music education and recognizes the outstanding efforts of GCSD students and teachers as well …
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 …
A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, We often recognize major achievements and milestones – induction ceremonies, moving up days and graduation – but what about the small “acts of greatness” our students accomplish everyday? At Farnsworth Middle School, the Students Working to Achieve Greatness (S.W.A.G.) character education program recognizes students who make positive …
Residents to vote on $120 million school budget proposal on May 16 At the May 2 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 $119,772,194 budget for the 2023-24 school year. At the budget hearing …
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A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, This past week members of the Guilderland Central School District community were recognized for their dedication to community service, excellence in teaching and for becoming well-rounded student leaders. As I attended the events to honor these individuals, there was a common theme of commitment to others. Each, …
