Guilderland track and field athletes delivered a strong showing at the NYSPHSAA Track and Field Championships on June 13–14, with 13 student-athletes competing, including eight girls and five boys. The group earned multiple medals across the meet, highlighting a successful weekend for the program. The girls 4×400-meter relay team of Lauren Burnash, Addison Vellekoop, Fiona …
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Guilderland High School senior Nathan Mazzone spent the past nine months connecting elementary school students and nursing home residents through a pen pal program inspired by his own childhood experience. Mazzone launched the initiative last June after emailing his former second grade teacher, Lynn-Marie Cipriano, at Pine Bush Elementary School. Drawing on his volunteer work …
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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 …
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Capital Area School Development Association (CASDA) recognized four Guilderland students and teachers for their 40th Annual Capital Region Students and Teachers Who Make a Difference awards. Recognized students are chosen by their schools on the basis of academic achievements, community service and leadership to their schools or communities, or other unique accomplishments. Each nominated student …
The district celebrates the outstanding achievements of the GCSD music department ensembles at not one, but two exciting regional spring events. NYSSMA Majors At the 2026 New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Major Organization Festival, six ensembles were evaluated by a panel of adjudicators on tone, intonation, balance, technique, accuracy/execution, rhythm, and musical interpretation. …
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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 …
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In an increasingly complex economy, financial literacy has become essential. Guilderland High School’s Business Department is preparing students for life after graduation with hands-on coursework, real-world simulations and extracurricular opportunities focused on practical money management and investing. Two initiatives anchor that work: the school’s financial literacy programming and the Investing in Your Future Club. On …
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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 …
On Tuesday, May 12, the Guilderland Central School District recognized employees who reached the milestones of tenure and retirement during its annual Employee Achievement Ceremony. Recognition of retirees A total of 21 employees will retire this year, collectively representing decades of service and dedication to the Guilderland Central School District. District officials thanked retirees for their …
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On May 19, Guilderland Central School District voters approved a $133,900,025 proposed budget for the 2026-27 school year by a vote of 1,355 (yes) to 617 (no), which is a 68.71%, approval. The budget carries a 4.98% increase in spending over the current year’s budget and will result in a 3.42% tax levy increase, which …
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