Farnsworth students create digital solution for classroom library

Two Farnsworth Middle School sixth graders are making it easier for classmates to find their next book. Namath Jabbar and Mateo Fernandez Matarrese, students in Cheri Hart’s Language Arts & Social Studies class, developed an online catalog to organize their classroom library replacing a paper sign-in system they said made it difficult to track books …

GCSD honors retirees and newly tenured educators for 2025-26

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 …

Voters approve 2026-27 budget; three candidates elected to Board of Education

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 …

School budget vote and board of education election set for May 19

On Tuesday, May 19, district residents will vote on the $133,900,025 proposed spending plan for the 2026-27 school year. Voters will also elect three members to the board of education and decide on the reauthorization of capital reserve funding and a bus proposition. The vote will be held on Tuesday, May 19, from 7 a.m.-9 p.m. This year, …

Budget hearing held at May 5 GCSD Board of Education meeting

At the May 5 board of education meeting, Superintendent Daniel Mayberry provided an outline of the proposed $133.9 million budget for the 2026-27 school year, along with several ballot propositions voters will consider later this month. The proposal carries a 4.98% spending increase over the current year and a 3.42% increase to the tax levy, …

Board of Education meeting May 5, 7 p.m.

NOTICE: Meeting of the Board of Education There will be a meeting of the Guilderland Central School District Board of Education on Tuesday, May 5 at 7 p.m. The board is scheduled to hold a budget hearing. This meeting will be held in the Large Group Instruction (LGI) room at Guilderland High School and is …

Guilderland Central School District recognized as one of nation’s best communities for music education

The Guilderland Central School District has been named one of the nation’s Best Communities for Music Education for the 16th time, earning recognition from the NAMM Foundation for its commitment to music as part of a well‑rounded education. The national designation honors school districts that demonstrate strong support for music education through funding, participation, instructional …

FMS to reopen April 23

FMS to reopen on Thursday, April 23. We look forward to welcoming students back to school. Thank you again to families for their patience and understanding! 

GCSD Board of Education adopts 2026-27 proposed budget

The Guilderland Central School District Board of Education unanimously adopted a $133,900,025 budget for the 2026-27 school year during their Tuesday, April 14 meeting. This represents a $6,352,633 or 4.98% increase in spending over the current year. If approved, the t,ax levy would increase by 3.42%, which is the maximum allowable levy limit as defined …

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