FMS students selected as winners of annual Black history Creative Expressions Contest

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. …

Eight spring sports teams earn scholar-athlete recognition

All eight of the  Guilderland Central School District spring sports teams qualified for the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Scholar-Athlete Team Award. To earn this recognition, 75% of the team’s roster must have an average grade point average (GPA) greater than or equal to 90.00. See the list of teams below. In …

WES placed in brief lockout today

Earlier today Westmere Elementary School was placed in a brief lockout at the direction of the Guilderland Police Department due to an investigation they were conducting at Crossgates Mall. During the lockout, students and staff continued with normal school activities; however, no one was allowed to enter or leave the building. At no time were …

2023-24 budget approved by voters; three candidates elected to board of education

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 …

Tuesday, May 16, is school budget and board election vote day

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 …

May 12 update: best communities for music education; school budget vote; district recognizes employee milestones

A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, I am so pleased to announce that the Guilderland Central School District music department is a recipient of the 2023 Best Communities for Music Education honor. This award celebrates the intrinsic value of music education and recognizes the outstanding efforts of GCSD students and teachers as well …

GCSD honors retirees and newly tenured educators for 2022-23

On Tuesday, May 9, the Guilderland Central School District celebrated and recognized employees who have achieved the extraordinary milestones of tenure and retirement at its annual Employee Achievement Ceremony.  Recognition of retirees A total of 27 individuals are retiring this year with more than 600 years of combined service to our students, schools and community. …

Guilderland once again named one of the best communities for music education

The Guilderland Music Department is a recipient of the 2023 Best Communities for Music Education honor for the thirteenth time. Awarded by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation, this organization celebrates and promotes the intrinsic value of music education. This nationwide designation honors the Guilderland community’s commitment to include music education as part …

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