Tuesday, March 17, there will be a meeting of the board of education and Q&A workshop about the 2026-27 school year budget at 7 p.m. This meeting provides the board and the Guilderland community with the opportunity to ask questions of district administrators about the draft of the general operating budget. This meeting will be …
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Dear GCSD community, As we continue our work to build a responsible and student‑centered spending plan for the year ahead, we invite our community to join us for the upcoming Budget Q&A Forum on Tuesday, March 17. This special session is designed to give community stakeholders a dedicated opportunity to learn more about the draft …
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Dear GCSD families, As our community begins to welcome the first signs of spring, our school calendar is already blooming with activity: spring sports started at GHS on March 9—visit our sports schedule for game times; our elementary schools are hosting their spring concerts in the coming weeks; and, spring break is just around the …
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FMS MASK proudly presents Newsies Jr. Mar. 6-8 at the Farnsworth Middle School Cafetorium. Friday and Saturday night shows start at 7 p.m. with matinee performances on Sunday at 2 p.m. Friday’s performance will be interpreted for the deaf and hard of hearing. $9 pre-sale (until 1:30 p.m. Mar. 6) $10 at the door and …
From Jan. 29 to Feb. 9, the Guilderland Central School District conducted a ThoughtExchange to gather input from staff, families, and community members on budget priorities. This year, 423 people participated. The results show strong support for the personalized, holistic education we strive to provide, along with questions about how to fund these programs—topics we …
Dear GCSD Community, As we look ahead to February break and beyond, there is much to do and stay informed about. Budget development continues Since October, the leadership team has been planning how to best serve your children in the year ahead. As next year’s spending plan continues to take shape, we hope you will …
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The Guilderland Central School District is in the process of developing the budget for the 2026-27 school year and is seeking community input. Gathering perspectives from a range of stakeholder groups is a key part of the budget development process and will help the district prepare a first draft of the budget. To provide the …
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FMS recently introduced a hands-on way to involve students in meaningful community service projects through in-school service days held Dec. 4 and 5. The new program, which is centered on the school’s commitment to character education, offers students concrete opportunities to understand and act on five core strengths: respect, responsibility, perseverance, curiosity and community service. …
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Dear GCSD families, The Guilderland Central School District has launched a culture and climate survey to gather feedback from families, staff and students in grades 3-12 about their experiences in our schools. A positive school climate is essential to the well-being of our entire community. Your input will help the district strengthen communication, collaboration and …
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Dear GCSD families, At the Nov. 18 board meeting, two important topics were discussed that we want to be sure you are aware of: changes to school election locations and the results of our recent ThoughtExchange survey. On May 29, 2025, Albany County informed the district that it no longer has the capacity to support …
