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 …

Williams, Famodu and Countermine named Dutchmen of the Week for Feb. 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 …

2026-27 Budget ThoughtExchange results

From Jan. 29 to Feb. 9, the Guilderland Central School District conducted a ThoughtExchange to gather input from staff, families, and community members on budget priorities. This year, 423 people participated. The results show strong support for the personalized, holistic education we strive to provide, along with questions about how to fund these programs—topics we …

The Guilderland Players bring Disney’s FROZEN to GHS

Beginning Monday, Feb. 23, tickets for The Guilderland Players’ production of Disney’s FROZEN will be available for purchase online. The show runs Thursday through Sunday, Mar. 12-15, at Guilderland High School. Thursday, Friday and Saturday night shows start at 7 p.m. with matinee performances on Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Reserved seating is available …

Taber and Dinan named Dutchmen of the Week for Jan. 26

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 …

Feb. 6 update: Budget development continues

Dear GCSD Community, As we look ahead to February break and beyond, there is much to do and stay informed about.  Budget development continues Since October, the leadership team has been planning how to best serve your children in the year ahead. As next year’s spending plan continues to take shape, we hope you will …

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