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Beginning in September 2025, all Guilderland Central School District students will be eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch every school day, thanks to a new state law that expands access to school meals. While no application is required to receive free meals, we strongly encourage families to complete the 2025-26 Free and Reduced Price …
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Part 1: Introduction Part 2: District-Wide Safety Plan: Emergency Management Plan Part 3: Building Level Emergency Response Plan Part 4: Intervention/Code of Conduct Part 5: Prevention/Risk Reduction Part 6: Professional Development for Violence/Prevention Education/Character Education Part 7: Pandemic Continuity of Operations Plan Part 8: School Resource Officer Memorandum of Understanding (SRO MOU) Part 9: 2023-2024 …
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As required by state education law, the Guilderland Central School District maintains a District-Wide Safety Plan that outlines the district’s response to incidents or emergencies that impact safety of students, teachers and staff, and the security of its building and grounds. The district’s safety team is responsible for reviewing and updating the safety plan each …
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As we prepare for the 2025–26 school year, all families are reminded of the New York State health requirements for students in grades K–12. Compliance with these regulations ensures a safe and healthy school environment for all students Immunization Requirements New York State law mandates that all students must be up-to-date on required vaccinations to …
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At its May 6, 2025 meeting, the Guilderland Central School District Board of Education adopted a policy (Policy 5695, Students and Personal Electronic Devices) to create distraction-free learning environments to comply with a New York State law restricting cellphone use in schools that was passed in April 2025. The GCSD policy requires that personal electronic …
The Guilderland Central School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Katie Stalker as the next principal of Pine Bush Elementary School. Dr. Stalker, who is currently Principal of Mater Christi School, was appointed by the board of education at its April 8 meeting. She will begin her new role on July 1, …
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A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, As the academic year winds down, our schools are filled with joyful celebrations, picnics, concerts, and moving-up ceremonies. While these meaningful milestones reflect a successful and rewarding year, I’d also like to spotlight several recent end-of-year events that are equally significant — many of which are unique …
In May, five accomplished Guilderland High School student-musicians, who comprise the GHS Brass Quintet, performed at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center in the 41st annual Young Musicians Concert. Organized by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, the Young Musicians Concert is a showcase of talented high school chamber ensembles from the tri-state area. …
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The curiosity, wonder, and inquisitive spirit of Guilderland High School students were recently on display at the annual E=MC² Symposium, an event that showcases the year-long original research projects of students enrolled in the Exploring with Mindful Creativity & Curiosity (E=MC²) course. This inquiry-based class empowers students to pursue self-directed research projects on topics of …
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Twelve Guilderland High School students have earned the New York State Seal of Civic Readiness — the first cohort to earn this distinction at GHS. The objective of the Seal of Civic Readiness is to empower students to make informed decisions for the public good while having a positive impact in their communities through civic …
