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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A charcuterie board workshop experience Moments of culinary inspiration were captured at the Charcuterie Board Workshop, where participants made platters that elegantly combined sweet and savory flavors and artistry. Each person brought their own creativity and appetite, resulting in delicious creations! Gunish Gujral, the workshop facilitator from Harneet & Gunish Graze Praise Inc., expressed that …
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On Tuesday, May 12, the Guilderland Central School District recognized employees who reached the milestones of tenure and retirement during its annual Employee Achievement Ceremony. Recognition of retirees A total of 21 employees will retire this year, collectively representing decades of service and dedication to the Guilderland Central School District. District officials thanked retirees for their …
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On May 19, Guilderland Central School District voters approved a $133,900,025 proposed budget for the 2026-27 school year by a vote of 1,355 (yes) to 617 (no), which is a 68.71%, approval. The budget carries a 4.98% increase in spending over the current year’s budget and will result in a 3.42% tax levy increase, which …
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