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NOTICE: Meeting of the Board of Education There will be a meeting of the Guilderland Central School District Board of Education on Tuesday, May 5 at 7 p.m. The board is scheduled to hold a budget hearing. This meeting will be held in the Large Group Instruction (LGI) room at Guilderland High School and is …
On Tuesday, May 19, alongside the budget vote, residents of the Guilderland Central School District will elect three members to the Board of Education and two members to the Guilderland Public Library Board of Trustees. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Altamont, Pine Bush and Westmere Elementary Schools. Meet the 2026 …
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The Guilderland Central School District has been named one of the nation’s Best Communities for Music Education for the 16th time, earning recognition from the NAMM Foundation for its commitment to music as part of a well‑rounded education. The national designation honors school districts that demonstrate strong support for music education through funding, participation, instructional …
Acclaimed children’s musician Red Grammer brought music, movement and messages of kindness during a recent performance at Lynnwood Elementary School. Grammer has shared a connection with the Lynnwood community since the early 1990s, when the school began using his music to reinforce themes of kindness, friendship, acceptance and tolerance. His songs remain a fixture at …
Each week, we highlight two student-athletes (modified, mod 9, frosh, JV or varsity level) for athletic accomplishments based on the following criteria: The athlete should have made a significant impact on a contest within the nomination time frame, which is the week prior to selection; or The athlete must have shown excellent leadership, sportsmanship, noticeable …
Continue reading “Dominy and Vrooman named Dutchmen of the Week for April 13”
Dear FMS Families, We regret to share that the boiler issue at FMS remains unresolved. The building will remain closed, and students will continue with remote learning through Wednesday, April 22. We understand the inconvenience this situation has caused for students, staff and families, and we sincerely appreciate your flexibility and patience. Repairs are expected …
Continue reading “UPDATE: FMS closed through Wednesday; remote learning continues”
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the April 25 bi-annual recycling event at Farnsworth Middle School is canceled. Thank you
Each week, we highlight two student-athletes (modified, mod 9, frosh, JV or varsity level) for athletic accomplishments based on the following criteria: The athlete should have made a significant impact on a contest within the nomination time frame, which is the week prior to selection; or The athlete must have shown excellent leadership, sportsmanship, noticeable …
Continue reading “Vivenzio and Ackert named Dutchmen of the Week for March 30”
Dear FMS Families, Due to ongoing issues with our boilers that have not yet been resolved, FMS will pivot to remote learning on Monday and Tuesday, April 20-21, to ensure the safety of our students and staff. On Monday and Tuesday, teachers will provide live online instruction following our regular letter-day rotation. Please plan for …
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The Guilderland Central School District Board of Education unanimously adopted a $133,900,025 budget for the 2026-27 school year during their Tuesday, April 14 meeting. This represents a $6,352,633 or 4.98% increase in spending over the current year. If approved, the t,ax levy would increase by 3.42%, which is the maximum allowable levy limit as defined …
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