District to hold panel discussion on distraction-free school environment, Dec. 9, 7 p.m.

GCSD Board of Education to consider a cellphone-free policy On Monday, Dec. 9, 7-8:30 p.m., the Guilderland Central School District will host a panel discussion on distraction-free school environments. This is an information gathering session for the school community and will help inform a cellphone-free policy the Board of Education is considering. The panel discussion …

Registration for the Winter/Spring 24-25 Continuing Education program opening December 23

Registration for the Winter/Spring 24-25 Continuing/Adult Education program will open on December 23. You can register online or by mail.  Online registration is the fastest and easiest way to secure a spot, but registration forms and payment may still be mailed. Learn more about how to register for upcoming classes. Registration for the Winter/Spring 24-25 …

Dec. 2 update: cellphone-free panel; facilities committee update; LINQ Connect fees; donations for FMS cereal box domino event

A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, I hope each and every Guilderland Central School District family had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday and extended weekend. Now that classes have resumed, there are just three weeks of school remaining in 2024. This is a very busy time, as we are working on several important initiatives, …

FMS collecting unopened boxes of cereal for annual domino event

Farnsworth Middle School is excited to announce the return of cereal box dominos, a favorite holiday tradition! The annual event combines critical thinking with philanthropy, as students are empowered to make a difference while applying lessons from the classroom to spark a chain reaction of generosity. From Monday, Nov. 18 to Tuesday, Dec. 10, families, …

GCSD mourns the loss of GHS teacher and coach Christine Cochrane

It is with great sorrow that we inform our school community of a tremendous loss. This past weekend, Christine Cochrane, a Guilderland High School teacher, passed away. Ms. Cochrane joined the district in Sept. 2023 as a GHS mathematics teacher and girls varsity soccer coach. Prior to joining the Guilderland Central School District, Ms. Cochrane …

GHS Wind Ensemble to perform at NYSSMA state conference

The Guilderland High School Wind Ensemble has been chosen to perform at the 88th Annual Winter Conference of the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) in Rochester, NY. The wind ensemble will be featured in the Friday morning concert hour on Dec. 6 at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center. The GHS group is the …

GCSD Alumnus Earns Prestigious Scholarship

Guilderland Central School District congratulates 2021 graduate Aneesh C. Muppidi on earning a Rhodes Scholarship while studying at Harvard. Muppidi, majoring in computer science and neuroscience, will continue his studies at the University of Oxford, joining a distinguished legacy of scholars known for public service, academic excellence, and leadership. Established in 1902, the Rhodes Scholarship …

Board of Education Meeting Tuesday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m.

On Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. there will be a meeting of the board of education. 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 and encouraged to voice ideas, questions and concerns. The …

Nov. 15 update: how to report bullying; cellphone-free school panel; closing and delay information

A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, Last spring the Guilderland Central School District conducted a culture and climate survey. We appreciate all who participated, as the data gathered provides insights that will help foster positive, more inclusive and supportive learning environments for all. As is the case in many schools, the survey data …

Nov. 1 update: Dr. Wiles’ retirement; digital equity survey; toy drive; GHS play; no school Nov. 5

A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, Last week I informed the Guilderland school community and board of education that I intend to retire at the end of the school year. It has been my honor and privilege to serve the Guilderland Central School District for more than 14 years, however it is time …

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