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A message from Superintendent Wiles Dear Guilderland CSD Families, Due to the increase in positive COVID-19 cases, we will now report positive COVID-19 case numbers twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays. On a related note, I urge you to please remind your students to follow healthy hygiene practices. This includes staying home when feeling …
The Guilderland Central School District conducted an exit survey durings its capital project vote on Oct. 7, 2021. The purpose was to collect demographic data about who voted on the proposal and information about why voters voted the way they did. The survey was voluntary and anonymous. Surveys were made available, both electronically and in …
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A message from Superintendent Wiles, updated Jan. 3 Dear Guilderland CSD Families, As we prepare to return to school tomorrow for in-person instruction, I would like to take this opportunity to communicate a few important points. Return to in-person instruction Our current plan is for students to return for in-person instruction tomorrow, however this could …
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Dear Guilderland Families, As you may have heard in the media, Governor Hochul has indicated COVID-19 tests will be sent to all school districts for distribution following the winter break. At this point, we have not received these tests. Additionally, health and safety guidance from both the state and our local county health department …
A message from Superintendent Wiles Dear Guilderland CSD Families, As we wind down for the holiday recess, I promise to keep this message relatively short – and somewhat sweet. There has been no shortage of discouraging news of late so I would like you to go into the break on a positive note. Every day …
At the start of the school year, the Guilderland Central School District introduced The Positivity Project (P2) in grades K-8 to empower students to build more positive relationships with one another and with their teachers. P2 is a character education curriculum that enables students to understand, appreciate and exemplify the importance of character in …
The Guilderland Music Department is proud to announce that eight students have been recognized by the New York State Band Directors Association. Each year, from hundreds of applicants, Honor Band members are chosen based upon their NYSSMA score from the previous spring. Each ensemble rehearses and performs during the NYS Band Directors annual Symposium held …
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On Thursday, Dec. 16, the Eighth Grade at Farnsworth Middle School held a cereal domino event in their hallways to benefit the Guilderland Food Pantry. This was the second year for the event, organized by eighth grade math teachers Todd Hanson, Rebecca Been, Mary Grace Judge, Patty Ryan and Stephanie Cambrea. Each had their students …
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Congratulations to Vincent Morizio (Varsity Wrestling) and Tyler Witazek (Modified Basketball) for earning DOW (Dutchmen of the Week) honors for the week of December 6. Vincent has placed first in his last two tournaments. This includes a win at the Columbia Duals and a win at The Wrangle on the Plains. Way to go, Vincent! …
Dear Guilderland CSD Families, The Guilderland Central School District is aware of a troubling social media post that has been widely shared throughout the country. This post refers to a non-specific threat to school safety on Friday, Dec. 17; it did not originate in GCSD and is not directed towards GCSD. Despite the general nature …
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