In accordance with state education law, the Guilderland Central School District has established a comprehensive districtwide safety plan. This plan aims to prevent or mitigate the impact of violent incidents and emergencies while ensuring effective coordination between schools and local as well as county resources during such events. Following its discussion as an agenda item …
We are profoundly saddened by the news of Harbe Nagi. Harbe was a cherished member of our school community, and this loss will be deeply felt by students, teachers, staff and families throughout the district. Tragedies such as this can affect each of us differently, and children, who have not yet developed coping mechanisms, may …
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NOTICE: Meeting of the Board of Education There will be a meeting of the Guilderland Central School District Board of Education on Wednesday, July 1 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 …
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Our hearts are with one of our elementary students, Harbe Nagi, and his family as search efforts continue following his disappearance in Menands on Sunday. According to law enforcement, he was last seen Sunday afternoon and remains the subject of an active missing child search. He is nonverbal and may be in need of medical …
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The 340 members of the Guilderland High School Class of 2026 and their families gathered at the MVP Arena on Friday, June 26 for their commencement ceremony. Speakers at the ceremony included Michael Piscitelli, GHS principal; Daniel Mayberry, superintendent; and Alicia McTiernan, GHS science teacher. A number of student speakers, Angelina Mantoo, Yoonsoo Sam Woo …
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Dear GCSD community, As the 2025-26 school year comes to a close, our schools have been filled with celebration, reflection and pride. Over the past few weeks, we’ve enjoyed field days, friendship games, moving-up ceremonies and, today, commencement; all moments that help us usher in summer while recognizing our students’ accomplishments. These events highlight what …
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Dear GCSD community, As summer break approaches, our calendars fill with end-of-year celebrations from field day and picnics to moving up ceremonies and graduation. These moments are an opportunity to celebrate our students’ accomplishments and recognize the dedication behind their success. They also offer a chance to reflect on the incredible support provided by our …
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NOTICE: Meeting of the Board of Education There will be a meeting of the Guilderland Central School District Board of Education on Tuesday, June 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 …
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The district celebrates the outstanding achievements of the GCSD music department ensembles at not one, but two exciting regional spring events. NYSSMA Majors At the 2026 New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Major Organization Festival, six ensembles were evaluated by a panel of adjudicators on tone, intonation, balance, technique, accuracy/execution, rhythm, and musical interpretation. …
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When fourth graders at Pine Bush Elementary sat down to write persuasive letters around Earth Day, they had a specific audience in mind, and a problem to solve. Students in Samantha Motto’s class had noticed that years of play around the large trees along Carman Road had left the roots exposed, leaving the trees vulnerable. …
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