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Nine Guilderland students recognized for NYSBDA Honor Ensembles

The Guilderland Music Department is proud to announce that nine students have been recognized by the New York State Band Directors Association (NYSBDA) for their exceptional musical abilities and will perform in the association’s honor ensembles. Each ensemble will rehearse and perform during the NYSDA’s annual Symposium in Syracuse in March 2024. Hundreds of students …

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An Important Message from Superintendent Wiles

*UPDATE FEB. 3* Dear GCSD Families, There has been an update from the Guilderland Police Department regarding the Feb. 1 incident at Farnsworth Middle School, which can be read on the department’s Facebook page here. The safety of all of our students and staff is the district’s highest priority and we appreciate the vigilance and …

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Jan. 26 update: STOP Conference; fund balance and reserves presentation; budget survey; Future Ready Task Force; report cards

A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, Recently a group of 19 Farnsworth Middle School and Guilderland High School students attended the 2024 Students Together Opposing Prejudice (STOP) Conference organized by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). The theme of this year’s conference was “The Legacy of Bayard Rustin,” with a focus on breaking down barriers …

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FMS and GHS students attend STOP Conference

The conference focused on how students can engage in anti-bias conversations to break down barriers On Friday, Jan. 12, nineteen Farnsworth Middle School and Guilderland High School students and five chaperones attended the 2024 Students Together Opposing Prejudice (STOP) Conference organized by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). Held on the Siena College campus and attended by …

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Cultural diversity and food: local chef brings a taste of Morocco to FMS students

Lunch at Farnsworth Middle School went international on Wednesday, Jan. 17 as Chef Aneesa Waheed from Tara Kitchen – a Mediterranean and Moroccan restaurant in Guilderland – hosted a sampling event in the school’s cafeteria. Students were able to try boneless chicken marinated in an apricot and prune sauce, as well as rice and green …

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FMS team places first in regional Future City Competition for second year

Team advances to national competition in Washington, D.C. On January 13, the Farnsworth Middle School Future City team won first place in the Future City regional competition for the second year in a row. The FMS team competed against eight other Capital Region schools, to advance to the national competition, which will be held in …

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2024-2025 school budget survey

The Guilderland Central School District is in the process of developing the budget for the 2024-2025 school year and is seeking community input. It is critical to the budget development process to gather perspective from various stakeholder groups so the district can formulate a first draft of the budget. To provide the Guilderland school community …

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FMS holds fourth annual cereal box dominos with record number of donations

On Monday, Dec. 18, Farnsworth Middle School held their annual cereal box dominos to benefit the Guilderland Food Pantry. A tradition for the past three years, the event brings the school community together to help the local non-profit, along with some friendly competition between the school’s four houses (Hiawatha, Mohawk, Seneca, and Tawasentha) to see …

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Jan. 12 update: rescheduled BOE meeting; budget survey; DEI fireside chats; kindergarten info nights; no school on MLK day

A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, Due to inclement weather earlier this week, the Guilderland Central School District board of education meeting, originally scheduled for Jan. 9, has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 7:00 p.m. This meeting will be held in the Large Group Instruction (LGI) room at Guilderland High School …

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Dec. 22 update: GHS teacher honored by Special Olympics; budget information; new GHS course inspiring future teachers; LES recognized by P2; holiday recess

A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, During the holiday season our thoughts often go to what we can do for others. I’m so proud there are many members of the Guilderland Central School District who do for others year-round. One such individual is Allison Relyea, Guilderland High School Unified Sports and Athletics Coach. …

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