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 …
At the Nov. 18 regular meeting of the Board of Education, Superintendent Mayberry presented and discussed the findings from the October ThoughtExchange survey. At the Guilderland Central School District, we believe collaboration and open communication are the foundation of a thriving educational community. The survey invited school community members to share their thoughts on what …
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A message from Superintendent Mayberry Dear GCSD families, I want to thank everyone who participated in the recent ThoughtExchange survey. Your input provides valuable insights that help me better understand our school community and guide my work as I learn, listen and lead. I will present the ThoughtExchange results to the community at the next …
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Dear Families, We want to share an important update that may affect some members of our community. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will not be issued on Nov. 1, 2025. New York State is responding by providing $30 million in emergency food aid to …
Dear GCSD families, As we move through October, I continue to be inspired by the ways our school community comes together to celebrate one another and contribute to the success of our district. Celebrating our outstanding employees Before this week’s Board of Education meeting, 15 members of our GCSD team were honored at this year’s …
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More than 40 years ago, the Guilderland Board of Education established a committee to evaluate the contributions of district employees who have significantly impacted the Guilderland Central School District. Since then, over 500 staff members have been recognized for their exceptional service. The Employee Recognition Award is presented annually to celebrate the hard work and …
