A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, As the number of days left in the school year goes down, it seems the number of events on our calendars goes up. Field days, concerts and ceremonies fill our days; however, if you can find the time, I encourage Guilderland Central School District community members to …
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The Farnsworth Middle School eighth grade Moving Up Day (MUD) Ceremony will be held on Thursday, June 22 at 7:00 p.m. The ceremony will be held in the Guilderland High School West Gym; doors will open at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend to celebrate the FMS Class of 2023 becoming the GHS Class …
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The following information was presented to Farnsworth Middle School parents on May 30, 2023. View the presentation in PDF format. Farnsworth Middle School Eighth Grade Accelerated Algebra I and Living Environment (Regents Biology) May, 2023 Our Programs Aligned with all New York State Education Department regulations for Regents level math and science courses Two of …
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Please note that Farnsworth Middle School has early dismissal at 12:45 p.m. on June 22 & 23, not as indicated on the printed district calendar that was distributed to families in August.
Five Farnsworth Middle School seventh grade students were named winners of the 26th Annual Black History Creative Expressions Contest; they are Lusiana Bardhi, Abbie Colloton, Sumiya Kaurejo, Swara Sadavarte and Zenaida Smerznak. Sponsored by the Albany (NY) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, the contest was open to Capital District students in grades 3-12. …
Congratulations to Christina Macri (Modified Track & Field) and Mason Paniccioli (Modified Track & Field) for earning DOW (Dutchmen of the Week) honors for the week of May 15. Christina Macri (Modified Track & Field) Chrissy capped off her modified track season with a great performance at the Stillwater Modified Invitational. She recorded her personal …
On Monday, May 22, eighth grade students from Farnsworth Middle School visited Guilderland High School. The purpose of the visit was to introduce the incoming freshmen to GHS so they could become acclimated before the start of the 2023-24 school year. FMS students toured the building and listened to current GHS students speak about their …
Earlier today Westmere Elementary School was placed in a brief lockout at the direction of the Guilderland Police Department due to an investigation they were conducting at Crossgates Mall. During the lockout, students and staff continued with normal school activities; however, no one was allowed to enter or leave the building. At no time were …
On Tuesday, May 16, Farnsworth Middle School students gathered in the FMS gallery space to showcase the artwork they have completed during the school year. At the reception, students proudly pointed out their pieces of art to family and friends and posed for photos. The exhibit of FMS artwork is on display until June 1.
On May 16, Guilderland Central School District voters approved a $119,772,194 proposed budget for the 2023-24 school year by a vote of 1,515 (yes) to 646 (no), a 70.11% approval. The budget carries a 8.99% increase in spending over the current year’s budget and will result in a 2.66% tax levy increase, which is within …
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