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Guilderland High School’s graduating class celebrated commencement on Friday, June 27, with a heartfelt and inspiring ceremony at the MVP Arena in Albany. The event sent seniors off with powerful messages of encouragement, acceptance and resilience. In her final address to the Class of 2025 before retirement, Superintendent …
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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A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear Guilderland Families, As the days of this school year wind down, so too does my time serving as the Superintendent of the Guilderland Central School District. Monday will be my last day. It has been my honor and privilege to be your superintendent for the last nearly 15 years. …
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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 …
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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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 …
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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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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On June 13-14, 2025, the Guilderland High School Track and Field team competed in the New York State Championships at Middletown High School. A total of eleven athletes participated in various events, achieving record-breaking performances and notable victories. The 4×400 relay team of Lauren Burnash, Parker Steele, Addison Vellekoop, and Saida Assabahi delivered an unstoppable …
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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 …
