Board weighs spending priorities as district refines 2026‑27 budget

The Board of Education held a special meeting on Tuesday, March 24, to review the district’s evolving 2026‑27 budget, consider cost‑saving options and discuss next steps to address the remaining projected $1.8 million budget gap. Superintendent Daniel Mayberry presented an updated draft proposal reflecting revised interest‑earning estimates and the use of fund balance (district savings) …

Building Bridges: GHS students explore equity…with marshmallows and spaghetti

The GHS Student Voices committee is working to refocus on what diversity, equity and inclusion mean within their school community. For these students, this work is rooted in celebrating differences, fostering understanding and ensuring every student feels seen, supported and engaged. As part of the Student Voice committee’s annual breakfast, the group centered its discussion …

Budget Q&A held March 17

The Guilderland Central School District Board of Education held a Q&A workshop Tuesday, March 17, to discuss the draft 2026-27 school year budget. The workshop provided board members and community residents the opportunity to ask district administrators questions about the proposal, which was first presented at the March 10 meeting. As the budget remains in …

GHS junior selected for prestigious Student Inside Albany program

Guilderland High School junior Dylan Mabee has been selected to participate in Students Inside Albany, a competitive civic education program sponsored by the League of Women Voters of New York State Education Foundation. The program offers high school students a firsthand look at how state government works and how public policy is shaped. Mabee first …

Special board meeting, March 24, 7 p.m.

There will be a special meeting of the Guilderland Central School District Board of Education on Tuesday, March 24, at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to the public; however, since it is a special meeting, there will be no public comment period. This meeting will be held in the Large Group Instruction (LGI) room …

Guilderland seniors excel as National Merit Scholarship Finalists

James Gong and Elijah Ewell from Guilderland High School have achieved the honor of being named finalists for the prestigious National Merit Scholarship, highlighting their remarkable commitment to educational excellence. “We are very proud of James and Elijah. This is an impressive academic achievement and is a recognition of years of hard work and dedication,” …

Marmet, Hickey, Vellekoop, Burnash and Steele named Dutchmen of the Week for March 2

Each week, we highlight two student-athletes (modified, mod 9, frosh, JV or varsity level) for athletic accomplishments based on the following criteria: The athlete should have made a significant impact on a contest within the nomination time frame, which is the week prior to selection; or The athlete must have shown excellent leadership, sportsmanship, noticeable …

March 13 update: Draft budget presented; Q&A forum to follow

Dear GCSD community, As we continue our work to build a responsible and student‑centered spending plan for the year ahead, we invite our community to join us for the upcoming Budget Q&A Forum on Tuesday, March 17. This special session is designed to give community stakeholders a dedicated opportunity to learn more about the draft …

March 6 update: Spring updates and opportunities at GCSD

Dear GCSD families, As our community begins to welcome the first signs of spring, our school calendar is already blooming with activity: spring sports started at GHS on March 9—visit our sports schedule for game times; our elementary schools are hosting their spring concerts in the coming weeks; and, spring break is just around the …

GHS chemistry teacher joins ranks of state’s top educators

Alexandra Nealis selected for the New York State Master Teacher Program “As a NYS Master Teacher, I look forward to collaborating with trailblazing STEM educators to expand my knowledge and better serve my students.” -Alexandra Nealis Guilderland High School’s own Alexandra Nealis, a science teacher with a commitment to excellence, has embarked on her first …

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