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There will be a meeting of the Guilderland Central School District Board of Education Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 7:00 p.m., in the Large Group Instruction (LGI) room at Guilderland High School Open to the public, this meeting is the first opportunity for the Guilderland community to provide input on the 2025-26 school year budget. Members …
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A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, As we transition into the cool, crisp air of fall, we are reminded of the values the season brings – reflection and gratitude. It’s a time to celebrate the accomplishments of our district and the work completed so far while looking ahead with renewed focus. With that …
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On Tuesday, Oct. 8, the Guilderland Central School District Board of Education held a special meeting to hear the research, findings and recommendations of the five subcommittees of the Future Ready Task Force. Dr. Marie Wiles, Superintendent of Schools, began the presentation by summarizing the creation of the Future Ready Task Force (FRTF) in early …
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Congratulations to Grier Schiermeyer (Modified Volleyball) and Hallie Czajka (Varsity Field Hockey) for earning DOW (Dutchmen of the Week) honors for the week of Sept. 30. Grier Schiermeyer (Modified Volleyball) Grier has been the definition of hard work pays off this last week. Grier has had a tremendous attitude in practice and in games which has translated to huge improvements on the court. …
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 …
Guilderland High School senior Tyler Pentak created the winning “I Voted” sticker in a contest held by the Albany County Legislature, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Albany Branch and League of Women Voters of Albany County. All Albany County K-12 students were invited to submit designs for the contest. Tyler’s sticker …
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Farnsworth Middle School (FMS) is proud to announce that three of its talented students have been awarded a Certificate of Merit in the Grades 6-8 Division of the prestigious 2024 New York State Archives Student Research Awards competition. This statewide initiative invites students from grades 4–12 to dive deep into New York’s rich history …
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At its Sept. 10 meeting, the Guilderland Central School District Board of Education appointed members to the Facilities Committee. The purpose of the Facilities Committee is to compile a report of recommendations to address short- and long-term improvements to GCSD facilities. These recommendations will be presented to the Board of Education. The Facilities Committee will …
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Congratulations to Julia Beyer (Varsity Cross Country) and Sadie Miller (Varsity Field Hockey) for earning DOW (Dutchmen of the Week) honors for the week of September 23rd. Julia Beyer (Varsity Cross Country) Julia is having an awesome season. She has been one of our top runners this year. To say that she has improved since last season is an understatement. For …
A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, Given recent events that have transpired in schools and BOCES across New York state, it’s an opportune time to remind the Guilderland Central School District community that the Guilderland Police Department has established a Confidential Tip Line. Accessible at 518-356-1503, this resource provides a safe way for …
