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GHS senior connects students and nursing home residents through pen pal program

Guilderland High School senior Nathan Mazzone spent the past nine months connecting elementary school students and nursing home residents through a pen pal program inspired by his own childhood experience. Mazzone launched the initiative last June after emailing his former second grade teacher, Lynn-Marie Cipriano, at Pine Bush Elementary School. Drawing on his volunteer work …

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June 12 Update: Celebrating a year of success as we look ahead

Dear GCSD community,  As summer break approaches, our calendars fill with end-of-year celebrations from field day and picnics to moving up ceremonies and graduation. These moments are an opportunity to celebrate our students’ accomplishments and recognize the dedication behind their success. They also offer a chance to reflect on the incredible support provided by our …

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LES school supply lists for 2026-27

School supply lists, by grade, for the 2026-27 school year at Lynnwood Elementary School can be found below. Please label all items with your child’s name. Kindergarten | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Grade 5 Kindergarten Supply List Community Supplies 1 box of tissues 8 small glue sticks (Elmer are best quality) 1 pack of Twistables Crayola Crayons …

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Jones named Dutchmen of the Week for May 25

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 …

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Congratulations to our Capital Region Students and Teachers Who Make a Difference award winners

Capital Area School Development Association (CASDA) recognized four Guilderland students and teachers for their 40th Annual Capital Region Students and Teachers Who Make a Difference awards. Recognized students are chosen by their schools on the basis of academic achievements, community service and leadership to their schools or communities, or other unique accomplishments. Each nominated student …

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Guilderland ensembles showcase passion and excellence at regional music festivals

The district celebrates the outstanding achievements of the GCSD music department ensembles at not one, but two exciting regional spring events. NYSSMA Majors At the 2026 New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Major Organization Festival, six ensembles were evaluated by a panel of adjudicators on tone, intonation, balance, technique, accuracy/execution, rhythm, and musical interpretation.  …

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Rai, Sheng and Burnash named Dutchmen of the Week for May 18

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 …

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Farnsworth students create digital solution for classroom library

Two Farnsworth Middle School sixth graders are making it easier for classmates to find their next book. Namath Jabbar and Mateo Fernandez Matarrese, students in Cheri Hart’s Language Arts & Social Studies class, developed an online catalog to organize their classroom library replacing a paper sign-in system they said made it difficult to track books …

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Pine Bush fourth graders write and work to protect school trees

When fourth graders at Pine Bush Elementary sat down to write persuasive letters around Earth Day, they had a specific audience in mind, and a problem to solve. Students in Samantha Motto’s class had noticed that years of play around the large trees along Carman Road had left the roots exposed, leaving the trees vulnerable. …

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