March is “Music in our Schools Month,” a time to spotlight the vital role music plays in education and its profound impact on students, schools, and communities. This annual observance aims to raise awareness about the importance of providing every child with access to high-quality music programs and celebrate the incredible value they provide. The …
At their March 25 meeting, the Guilderland Central School District Board of Education approved the 2025 Future Ready capital project referendum. The objective of this $57.3 million improvement plan is to begin the multi-year process of transforming GCSD facilities into future ready learning environments. The proposed capital project aligns with the district’s mission and vision …
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Dear GCSD Families, On Thursday, March 20, the Guilderland Central School District was informed that a Farnsworth Middle School teacher was arrested by the Guilderland Police Department and charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree stemming from a lengthy investigation that began in 2021. Upon learning of the arrest, the Guilderland …
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Guilderland High School seniors Landon Kinal and Nathaniel Burke recently capped off a historic cross country ski season. At sectional competition, the GHS boys cross country ski team finished on the podium in second place for the second consecutive season. Landon and Nathaniel were big reasons why, qualifying for the New York State Public High …
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District addresses deficit; proposed budget preserves programs and is within tax levy limit District Priorities | Planning | Challenges | Recommendations | Summary On Tuesday, March 4, Guilderland Central School District Superintendent of Schools Dr. Marie Wiles and Assistant Superintendent for Business Dr. Andrew Van Alstyne presented the draft budget for the 2025-26 school year …
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Congratulations to Simona Scavio (Varsity Gymnastics), Isak Brkanovic (Varsity Swimming), Jack Larson (Varsity Indoor Track & Field) and Saida Assabahi (Varsity Indoor Track & Field) for earning final DOW (Dutchmen of the Week) honors for the winter season. Simona Scavio (Varsity Gymnastics) At sectionals, Simona placed sixth on the floor and qualified for the NYSPHSAA …
Guilderland High School senior Isak Brkanovic won a state title in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 20.52 seconds at the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Boys’ Swimming and Diving State Championships held at Ithaca College’s Kelsey Partridge Bird Natatorium. Brkanovic became the first GHS boys’ swimmer to win a state …
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Ten Guilderland High School students had artwork selected for the 26th Annual High School Regional Juried Exhibition. Their work is on display at the exhibition at The Albany Center Gallery until Thursday, March 20. The gallery is located at 488 Broadway, Suite 107, Albany. This year, 25 school districts submitted an impressive total of 526 …
Eight Guilderland High School students had artwork selected for the 31st Annual Fulton Montgomery Community College Juried Regional High School Art Exhibition. Their work is on display at the Perrella Gallery until Thursday, Mar. 13, when there will be a reception and an award ceremony from 6-7:30 p.m. Congratulations to the following students and their …
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The Guilderland Central School District has finalized start dates for the 2025 fall sports season. Student athletes will begin their respective sports on the following dates: Monday, Aug. 18, 2025: start date for varsity, junior varsity and freshman fall sports Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025: start date for modified football Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025: start date …
