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With the help of the Guilderland School Librarians, a Recommended Reading page was created to present current, relevant and high-interest literature to help students discover, think, and broaden their vocabulary. Please click on the links below to access the suggested titles: Elementary school Middle school High school Audio and ebook options In addition, we encourage …
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On Friday, May 26, the Guilderland High School Student Voice Committee held its annual Anti-Hate Rally. The event featured student speeches, presentations and activities centered around this year’s theme: the importance of allyship. The rally was a culmination of Unity Week, a week-long celebration of events that brought the Guilderland High School community together, which …
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On Tuesday, May 9, the Guilderland Central School District celebrated and recognized employees who have achieved the extraordinary milestones of tenure and retirement at its annual Employee Achievement Ceremony. Recognition of retirees A total of 27 individuals are retiring this year with more than 600 years of combined service to our students, schools and community. …
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19 GHS seniors celebrated their future of playing collegiate sports Monday as part of a National College Decision Day tradition. The district athletics department held an event in the high school gymnasium, inviting family and friends to join in on these student athletes. The 19 senior student athletes honored are: Aiden Tice, Lacrosse, SUNY Potsdam …
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Small acts of kindness are done everyday, but how often are those actions recognized? At Farnsworth Middle School (FMS), Students Working to Achieve Greatness, also known as S.W.A.G., is a character education program that recognizes students who make positive contributions to the school community. It was first introduced in 2020 at a Character …
The Student Council at Guilderland Elementary recently held its annual food drive, collecting a total of 922 non-perishable items for the Guilderland Food Pantry and the Caring Closet. Students in grades K-5 worked together to help others in need, albeit with some friendly competition. Classrooms raced against each other to see who could gather the …
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A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, Please take a few moments to read through these important and timely updates: Statement on recent school shooting in Nashville; update on GCSD safety practices There really are no words to capture the horror of yet another senseless school shooting, this time in Nashville, Tennessee. We know …
Over the last several years, the Guilderland Central School District has made a significant investment in the safety and security of our students, staff and families. In light of the recent school shooting in Nashville, we want to assure members of the GCSD community that Guilderland schools are safe spaces with robust security measures in …
Budget focus groups and Q & A session provides the opportunity for the community to give feedback and ask questions The Guilderland Central School District recently held budget events to give the Guilderland school community the opportunity to provide their feedback and to have their questions answered regarding the 2023-24 spending plan. Budget focus groups …
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A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, Due to the snowstorm earlier this week, it was necessary to postpone the Guilderland Central School District board of education meeting and budget question and answer session. Originally scheduled for Mar. 14, the board meeting and Q&A have been rescheduled for Tuesday, Mar. 21 at 7:00 p.m. …
