A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, Earlier this week at their meeting on Tuesday, April 8, the Guilderland Central School District Board of Education adopted a $127,547,392 budget for the 2025-26 school year. This represents an increase of $2,354,575, or 1.88 percent, in spending over the current year. If approved, the tax levy …
Each month, the art teachers from Altamont Elementary, Guilderland Elementary, Lynnwood Elementary and Westmere Elementary highlight students who have demonstrated they are practicing Studio Habits of Mind. These eight habits – develop craft, engage and persist, envision, express, observe, reflect, stretch and explore, and understand art worlds – encourage and enable students to be more …
The Guilderland Central School District Biannual Recycling Extravaganza will be held on Saturday, April 26, 8 a.m.– 2 p.m. at Farnsworth Middle School, in the front parking lot. This is a community-wide event open to both residents and non-residents of the school district; no certificate of residency is required and there is no drop-off fee …
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Three propositions to go before voters on May 20 The Guilderland Central School District Board of Education adopted a $127,547,392 budget for the 2025-26 school year during their Tuesday, April 8 meeting. This represents a $2,354,575, or 1.88 percent, increase in spending over the current year. If approved, the tax levy would increase by 2.22 …
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There will be a meeting of the Guilderland Central School District Board of Education on Tuesday, April 8, at 7 p.m. On the agenda is the board adoption of the proposed 2025-26 budget. This meeting will be held in the Large Group Instruction (LGI) room at Guilderland High School and is open to the public. …
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At the Tuesday, March 25 Guilderland Central School District Board of Education meeting, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Marie Wiles and Assistant Superintendent for Business Dr. Andrew Van Alstyne led a budget development session about the draft 2025-26 general operating budget. This meeting was a continuation of budget development discussions, which occurred at previous board of …
A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, Earlier today the Guilderland High School Business Department and Counselors held the second annual GHS Career and Trades Fair. GHS students had the opportunity to engage in discussions with more than 100 business professionals from 14 Career Clusters, while also participating in hands-on activities. This event allowed …
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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