Young Artists of the Month, October

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 …

GHS Senior’s “I Voted” Sticker Wins Albany County Legislature Contest

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 …

Farnsworth Middle School Scholars Shine in NYS Student Research Awards

  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 …

Board Appoints Members to Facilities Committee

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 …

Julia Beyer and Sadie Miller named Dutchmen of the Week for the week of September 23

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 …

Oct. 4 update: confidential tip line; new board member appointed; employee recognition ceremony

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 …

Three Guilderland Musicians Recognized for Musical Excellence

2024 NYSSMA All-State Musicians Each year, thousands of student musicians in New York State compete for an opportunity to be selected for one of the prestigious NYSSMA Conference All State Music Ensembles. Admission to these highly selective groups is based upon the score received the previous spring during the NYSSMA Solo Evaluation Festival, where each student …

GCSD employees honored at the district’s 46th Employee Recognition Ceremony

Twelve Guilderland Central School District employees were honored at the district’s 46th Employee Recognition Ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 1. These exceptional staff members were nominated by their colleagues and chosen by a committee of peers in recognition of the extraordinary work they perform each day. This year’s honorees were: Joan Clauson, Teaching Assistant, Lynnwood Elementary …

Rep. Tonko delivers book donation to AES library

  On Tuesday, Oct. 1, U. S. Rep. Paul Tonko visited Altamont Elementary School to deliver more than $500 worth of books from the Library of Congress Book Surplus Program. The Guilderland Central School District is within the 20th congressional district, which Rep. Tonko represents in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Library of Congress …

Confidential Tip Line

If you see something or hear something, say something. The Guilderland Police Department has a Confidential Tip Line, 518-356-1503, for use by Guilderland Central School District families, faculty and staff in the school district community. The tip line provides a resource for reporting: dangerous behavior, including self-harm, or harm to others; threatening statements; actions that …

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