Sept. 12 update: Finding our flow, together

A message from Superintendent Mayberry Dear GCSD families, We have wrapped up our first full week of the 2025-26 school year, and our schools are filled with energy and excitement. Classrooms are already buzzing with learning, and hallways and cafeterias are alive with conversation and connection. Students are quickly settling into their routines, and it …

Districtwide safety plan updated to include cardiac emergency response; 30-day comment period open

At the Aug. 12 Board of Education meeting, the 2025-26 Project S.A.V.E. Plan (also known as the Districtwide School Safety Plan, or DWSSP) was officially approved. Following the recent signing of Desha’s Law, which mandates all school districts to establish a Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP), an update has been made to our existing safety …

Itemized exemptions on 2025-26 tax bills

Guilderland Central School District utilizes the Northeast Regional Information Service (NERIC) for tax bill services for its tax collection for the Towns of Bethlehem, Knox, and New Scotland. NERIC has alerted district officials that the 2025-26 Guilderland CSD tax bills mailed to district residents for these towns do not itemize/list all tax exemptions for qualified …

Board of Education meeting Sept. 9, 7 p.m.

NOTICE: Meeting of the Board of Education There will be a meeting of the Guilderland Central School District Board of Education on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 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 …

Aug. 29 update: Distraction-free learning, opportunities to meet with Superintendent Mayberry, and new bus routes

A message from Superintendent Mayberry Dear GCSD families, Beginning Sept. 4, Guilderland will join districts across New York in creating distraction-free classrooms. Personal electronic devices, including cellphones, smartwatches, Bluetooth or wireless headphones, and other mobile devices, must be turned off and put away during the school day. This initiative is about more than setting devices …

New bus routes announced for 2025-26 school year

Stay updated with the Stopfinder app for real-time transportation information Bus routes have been established for the school year. We recommend that parents/guardians use the Stopfinder app for the latest and most current information regarding their students’ transportation. You will have immediate access to the bus schedule, receive notifications about delays, emergency closings, reminders, etc. …

Aug. 15 update: Welcome Back & Important Back-to-School Information

A message from Superintendent Mayberry Dear GCSD Families, Just over two weeks into my transition to the Guilderland Central School District, I’ve already felt the strong sense of community and shared purpose that defines Guilderland and its schools. As we prepare to begin the 2025–26 school year, I’m truly excited for what’s ahead. I can’t …

Free Meals for All Students Starting in 2025-26 School Year

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 …

Districtwide Safety Plan available for public review ahead of Aug. 12 BOE meeting

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 …

Important Health Requirements for K-12 Students

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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