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What began with a single Unified Basketball team in 2014 has grown into a districtwide culture of inclusion, connection and opportunity Guilderland Central School District has worked to create pathways that bring students together, cultivate meaningful shared experiences, and extend a sense of belonging to every student. Today, Guilderland is one of only two districts …
Dear families, Creating schools where students feel welcome, supported and connected begins with listening. That’s why we’re inviting you to share your perspective through the Guilderland Central School District’s culture and climate survey. The survey asks families, staff and students in grades 3-12 about their experiences in our schools, including belonging and connection, emotional well-being, …
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What does it take to build a home, prepare food, make tools or stay warm when everything you need must come from the natural world around you? Those are some of the questions fourth graders explored during Longhouse Week, a Lynnwood tradition that has continued for nearly 30 years. The immersive study of Haudenosaunee history …
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The Guilderland Central School District will conduct its annual culture and climate survey beginning Oct. 29. Students in grades 3-12, staff and families are invited to participate. Listening is an important part of building a strong school community, but just as important is using that feedback to identify opportunities for meaningful change. One theme that …
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The GHS Student Voices committee is working to refocus on what diversity, equity and inclusion mean within their school community. For these students, this work is rooted in celebrating differences, fostering understanding and ensuring every student feels seen, supported and engaged. As part of the Student Voice committee’s annual breakfast, the group centered its discussion …
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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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On Thursday, May 22, the Guilderland High School Student Voice Committee hosted its fifth annual Anti-Hate Rally. Held in the Large Group Instruction (LGI) room, the event featured student speeches, presentations and activities centered around this year’s theme: building bridges. The rally served as the culminating event of Unity Week—a series of school-wide initiatives designed …
There will be a meeting of the Guilderland Central School District Board of Education on Tuesday, June 10, at 7 p.m. 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 to attend and encouraged to …
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This story was updated with official vote results on May 21, 2025. On May 20, Guilderland Central School District voters approved a $127,547,392 proposed budget for the 2025-26 school year by a vote of 1,635 (YES) to 551 (NO), which is a 74.79% approval. The budget carries a 1.88% increase in spending over the current …
The Guilderland Central School District Technology Department has recently been informed by the New York State Education Department that we are required to make some changes to the way students use Google services. This is a change being made statewide because of the constraints of NYS EdLaw 2-d as well as Google’s inability to meet …
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