A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, The Reading Opens the World Book Drive and Family Literacy Fair will be held this Saturday, Dec. 9, at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Farnsworth Middle School Cafetorium. This event gives families and educators the opportunity to choose free books for their home libraries and …
If you see something or hear something, say something. The Guilderland Police Department has a Confidential Tip Line, 518-356-1503, for use by Guilderland Central School District families, faculty and staff in the school district community. The tip line provides a resource for reporting: dangerous behavior, including self-harm, or harm to others; threatening statements; actions that …
Students teaching students is an interesting concept that is being piloted in the Guilderland Central School District, to much acclaim. Through “Each One, Teach One,” fourth grade Pine Bush Elementary School students are learning Spanish — and their teachers are Guilderland High School students. Learn about Each One, Teach One New this year to GHS, …
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Guilderland Central School District music teacher John Fatuzzo is being honored by the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) with the 2023 Early Career Achievement Educator Award, which recognizes the contributions of music educators who have been in the field five to nine years. A teacher at both Farnsworth Middle School and Guilderland High …
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A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, There’s a definite chill in the air, which makes now a good time to remind families of the district’s inclement weather procedures. Guilderland Central School District schools will be closed when snow or poor road conditions make travel difficult or impossible. Additional information about closings and delays …
A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, Today marks the close of the first quarter of the school year; report cards will be available for families to access on Friday, Nov. 17. This is a good time to take note of your students’ attendance record to date. Regular, consistent attendance paves the way for …
The Guilderland Central School District is excited to announce Lauren Anderson has been promoted to Instructional Administrator for World Language and Cultures (WLC) and English as a New Language (ENL). Ms. Anderson was appointed by the Board of Education at the Oct. 17 meeting. Ms. Anderson has been an integral part of the GCSD community …
Since 2016, New York state law has required school districts to conduct lead testing of all water outlets used for drinking and cooking every five years. The law was amended in January 2023, reducing the time frame for testing to every three years, unless the state commissioner of health requests individual districts to test sooner. …
Seventh grade Farnsworth Middle School students in Ms. Schauer’s art class had the opportunity to design their ideal sneaker and have their prototypes reviewed by Jesse Handelman, an industrial designer employed by a major athletic footwear manufacturer. Ms. Schauer tasked her students with creating a shoe they would want to purchase or wear, inspired by …
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A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, Recently 29 Guilderland High School talented student musicians were selected to perform in the Area All-State Music Festival, which will be held at Proctors Theater, Nov 17-18. Competitive selection to these ensembles is based upon scores received during the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) solo …
