A message from Farnsworth Middle School Principal Michael Laster: Dear Families, It has been very nice to see the return of sunshine and warmer weather as we start the spring season. Typically, we plan to administer the state assessments that we give to all students in grades 3-8 at this time of year. This year, …
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The Guilderland Central School District Board of Education adopted the proposed 2021-22 budget on Tuesday, April 13 during the board meeting. Watch the April 13 meeting on the GHS Media YouTube page View the April 13 meeting agenda on the district’s online board portal 2021-22 Budget Development On May 18, 2021, Guilderland residents will vote …
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At the Guilderland Central School District, we believe all school community members deserve to be seen, safe and welcome. The district is continuously looking for ways to acknowledge challenges, identify needed changes and find new ways to foster a safe, diverse school environment where all are heard, seen, safe, valued, respected and welcome. Here are …
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In partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame® (NIHF), Guilderland Central School District is pleased to offer the nationally acclaimed Camp Invention® program to children entering first through sixth grade this fall. This exciting, weeklong summer adventure provides opportunities for open-ended exploration of science, technology, engineering and more! Children rotate through various hands-on activities …
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Please see an important message from superintendent Dr. Wiles: Dear Guilderland Families: I am deeply saddened by the recent news of the horrific murder of eight people, including six of Asian descent, in Atlanta, Georgia. The increase in anti-Asian hate crimes in our country is tremendously disturbing. In Guilderland, we stand with and support our …
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On the court and the field – the “Fall 2” athletic season is set to begin. Sports included in the season are Volleyball, Bowling, Cheer and Football. Whether it’s streaming live or outside in the stands, we can’t wait to support our athletes! Our Athletic Department and streaming team behind the scenes will do their …
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The general student calendar for the 2021-22 academic year was adopted by the Guilderland Central School District Board of Education on March 16, 2021. Download a PDF copy of the 2021-22 academic general student calendar here. This calendar lists the following conference days and holidays: July 5, 2021: Holiday for Employees Sept. 1-2: Conference Days …
A message from Superintendent Dr. Marie Wiles: Dear GCSD School Community, Tomorrow marks the one-year anniversary of when Guilderland schools shut down to slow the spread of COVID-19. Several other area schools shut down a day later, and the Governor closed all schools in the state shortly after that. Never would we have predicted that …
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Farnsworth Middle School has been named a 2021 Essential Elements: School-to-Watch for its third consecutive three-year term. This program identifies and recognizes middle-level schools and programs that are academically excellent, developmentally appropriate, socially equitable and organized to ensure continuous improvement. Designated schools serve as examples for successful implementation of the Regents Policy Statement on Middle-Level …
Last February, Gabe Zullo, now a freshman at Guilderland High School, was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer. For a year, Gabe has undergone aggressive medical treatment, all while participating in school remotely. Gabe will regularly attend his virtual class sessions wearing the very blanket his English class sent him …
