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Five Farnsworth Middle School seventh grade students were named winners of the 26th Annual Black History Creative Expressions Contest; they are Lusiana Bardhi, Abbie Colloton, Sumiya Kaurejo, Swara Sadavarte and Zenaida Smerznak. Sponsored by the Albany (NY) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, the contest was open to Capital District students in grades 3-12. …
Recently the Lynnwood Elementary School PTA sponsored an International Night to celebrate the wide range of cultures within the school community. As expressed in the flyer promoting the event, “it’s a small world and Lynnwood families come from many different countries,” Brazil, China, Germany, India, Italy, Mexico, the Netherlands, Pakistan, Puerto Rico, Sri Lanka, Tibet …
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On May 16, Guilderland Central School District voters approved a $119,772,194 proposed budget for the 2023-24 school year by a vote of 1,515 (yes) to 646 (no), a 70.11% approval. The budget carries a 8.99% increase in spending over the current year’s budget and will result in a 2.66% tax levy increase, which is within …
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Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 16 is school budget vote day. Guilderland Central School District residents are voting on the proposed $119,772,194 budget for the 2023-24 school year and to elect three members to the board of education. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; please vote at your home elementary school. Results will …
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A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, This past week members of the Guilderland Central School District community were recognized for their dedication to community service, excellence in teaching and for becoming well-rounded student leaders. As I attended the events to honor these individuals, there was a common theme of commitment to others. Each, …
Guilderland High School English teacher Alicia M. Wein was awarded the University at Albany Alumni Association’s Bertha Brimmer Medal for 2023, which celebrates excellence in teaching grades K-12. In the last 26 years, Wein has distinguished herself as a gifted classroom teacher, an enthusiastic collaborator with community partners and a champion for meeting the needs …
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A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, The long-term benefits of music and art in education are many. It’s proven that students who express themselves through art do better in school, are able to relieve stress and better process emotions, while also having fun – and of course, creating something beautiful! Guilderland Central School …
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Engagement Committee has been holding a series of “fireside chats” at the Guilderland Public Library, to provide Guilderland community members with the opportunity to speak to members of the committee in an informal setting. To help promote these events, a group of eighth grade Farnsworth Middle School students in Mrs. …
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Recently New York Times bestselling author Brendan Kiely visited tenth grade English classes at Guilderland High School. He spoke to students about what has inspired and motivated his writing and answered their questions. Kiely is the author of “Tradition,” “The Last True Love Story,” “The Gospel of Winter” and “The Other Talk”; he is the …
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The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee of the Guilderland Central School District Board of Education will be starting its fourth year of work in September 2023. It is time to begin recruiting new members to the committee to replace those who have fulfilled their term. We are seeking three students, one parent, three staff members …
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