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The Guilderland Central School District Biannual Recycling Extravaganza will be held on Saturday, Apr. 27, 8 a.m.– 2 p.m. at Farnsworth Middle School, in the front parking lot. This is a community-wide event open to both residents and non-residents of the school district; no certificate of residency is required and there is no drop-off fee …
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Guilderland Central School District students were well represented at the annual Music In Our Schools Month performances held at the Empire State Plaza. Six different GCSD ensembles performed to help advocate for music education in New York State. From Farnsworth Middle School, the Chamber Strings, Vocal Thunder, Select Band, and Jazz Ensemble performed; from Guilderland …
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A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, This is to inform you of a change to the Guilderland Central School District student calendar. On Monday, April 8, all GCSD schools will dismiss early, on a half-day schedule. Staff will remain for the full day for planning and other professional activities. Students will dismiss at …
Farnsworth Middle School has been named an Essential Elements: School-to-Watch for its fourth consecutive three-year term. This program identifies and recognizes middle-level schools and programs that are academically excellent, developmentally appropriate, socially equitable and organized to ensure continuous improvement. Designated schools serve as examples for successful implementation of the Regents Policy Statement on Middle-Level Education …
Candidates wishing to seek election to the Guilderland Central School District Board of Education must submit a nominating petition, which can be obtained by emailing the District Clerk at livingstonl@guilderlandschools.net. Three seats are up for election on May 21, 2024. As a result of the resignation of GCSD Board President Dr. Seema Rivera, who was …
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A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, April promises to be a noteworthy month! In addition to concerts, art exhibitions and musical performances, there will be the rare occurrence of a solar eclipse, visible in many parts of Upstate New York. In addition, for the first time, the Guilderland Central School District will be …
A message from Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction Rachel Anderson: FAQs Dear Parents and Guardians: The arrival of spring signals the start of another seasonal activity for our students in Grades 3 through 8. The annual New York State (NYS) assessments for English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics will be administered in a few …
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Twelve of the 13 Guilderland Central School District winter sports teams qualified for the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Scholar-Athlete Team Award. To earn this recognition, 75% of the team’s roster must have an average grade point average (GPA) greater than or equal to 90.00. See the list of teams below. …
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Registration for the Summer 2024 Continuing/Adult Education program will open on April 15. You can register online or by mail. Online registration is the fastest and easiest way to secure a spot, but registration forms and payment may still be mailed. Learn more about how to register for upcoming classes. Registration for the Summer 2024 …
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Tomorrow, Tuesday, Mar. 26, there will be a meeting of the board of education and a workshop about the 2024-25 school year budget. This meeting will be held in the Large Group Instruction (LGI) room at Guilderland High School and is open to the public. Members of the GCSD community are welcome and encouraged to …
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