GCSD presents a learning session for families on social media intelligence and well-being

On Wednesday, Mar. 20 at 7:00 p.m. the Guilderland Central School District and PTA will co-sponsor a virtual learning session for families on digital and social media intelligence and well-being. Led by Chris Vollum, a widely-recognized educator on social media platforms, this session will assist GCSD families in supporting their children as they deal with …

Feb. 16 update: attendance; National SRO Appreciation Day; FMS and GHS musicals; 2024-25 calendar; Presidents’ week recess

A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, Yesterday a letter was sent to Guilderland Central School District families detailing students’ attendance through Feb. 13, which was the one hundredth day of school. They were sent via ParentSquare; to retrieve your letter please log into ParentSquare. The purpose of this letter is to highlight the …

2024-25 Student Calendar

The general calendar for the 2024-25 academic year was adopted by the Guilderland Central School District Board of Education on February 13, 2024.  Download a PDF copy of the 2024-25 academic general student calendar here. This calendar lists the following conference days and holidays: July 4, 2024: Holiday for Employees Sept. 2: Labor Day (Closed) …

Feb. 9 update: tip line; students honored; GHS unified champion recognition; taste of Morocco at FMS; DEI fireside chats; Lunar New Year

A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, The past week has been a difficult one, not just for our school district, but for many in the Capital Region. As is the case across the country, we have seen an uptick in threats against school communities. I would like Guilderland Central School District families to …

Young Artists of the Month, Feb.

Each month, the art teachers from Altamont Elementary, Guilderland Elementary, Lynnwood Elementary and Westmere Elementary highlight students who have demonstrated they are practicing Studio Habits of Mind. These eight habits – develop craft, engage and persist, envision, express, observe, reflect, stretch and explore, and understand art worlds – encourage and enable students to be more …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Young Artists of the Month, Jan.

Each month, the art teachers from Altamont Elementary, Guilderland Elementary, Lynnwood Elementary and Westmere Elementary highlight students who have demonstrated they are practicing Studio Habits of Mind. These eight habits – develop craft, engage and persist, envision, express, observe, reflect, stretch and explore, and understand art worlds – encourage and enable students to be more …

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