Attention GHS Students: Fall Play Auditions

If you’re interested in auditioning for the fall play, CLUE (HS EDITION), please visit our Google Classroom page for more information.  To access the page – go to classroom.google.com – sign in to your school account – enter the code frzzyjnt Once you’re in, you’ll find the audition schedule along with details about the first …

Aug. 15 update: Welcome Back & Important Back-to-School Information

A message from Superintendent Mayberry Dear GCSD Families, Just over two weeks into my transition to the Guilderland Central School District, I’ve already felt the strong sense of community and shared purpose that defines Guilderland and its schools. As we prepare to begin the 2025–26 school year, I’m truly excited for what’s ahead. I can’t …

Free Meals for All Students Starting in 2025-26 School Year

Beginning in September 2025, all Guilderland Central School District students will be eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch every school day, thanks to a new state law that expands access to school meals. While no application is required to receive free meals, we strongly encourage families to complete the 2025-26 Free and Reduced Price …

Important Health Requirements for K-12 Students

As we prepare for the 2025–26 school year, all families are reminded of the New York State health requirements for students in grades K–12. Compliance with these regulations ensures a safe and healthy school environment for all students Immunization Requirements New York State law mandates that all students must be up-to-date on required vaccinations to …

GCSD launches distraction-free schools with new policy and use of Yondr pouches for GHS

At its May 6, 2025 meeting, the Guilderland Central School District Board of Education adopted a policy (Policy 5695, Students and Personal Electronic Devices) to create distraction-free learning environments to comply with a New York State law restricting cellphone use in schools that was passed in April 2025. The GCSD policy requires that personal electronic …

GHS hosts fifth annual Anti-Hate Rally

On Thursday, May 22, the Guilderland High School Student Voice Committee hosted its fifth annual Anti-Hate Rally. Held in the Large Group Instruction (LGI) room, the event featured student speeches, presentations and activities centered around this year’s theme: building bridges. The rally served as the culminating event of Unity Week—a series of school-wide initiatives designed …

Board of Education meeting Tuesday, June 10, 7 p.m.

There will be a meeting of the Guilderland Central School District Board of Education on Tuesday, June 10, at 7 p.m.  This meeting will be held in the Large Group Instruction (LGI) room at Guilderland High School and is open to the public. Members of the GCSD community are welcome to attend and encouraged to …

Voters approve 2025-26 budget and capital project; four candidates elected to board of education

This story was updated with official vote results on May 21, 2025. On May 20, Guilderland Central School District voters approved a $127,547,392 proposed budget for the 2025-26 school year by a vote of 1,635 (YES) to 551 (NO), which is a 74.79% approval. The budget carries a 1.88% increase in spending over the current …

Celebrating “Music in our Schools Month”

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 …

An important message from Superintendent Wiles

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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