GCSD Welcomes Staff Back for 2023-24 School Year with a Joyful Opening Day Kickoff

Guilderland Central School District faculty and staff gathered in the west gym of Guilderland High School on the morning of Tuesday, September 5, to mark the beginning of the new school year. The traditional superintendent’s conference day began with a slightly different twist this year, as district administrators entered the building in a way that …

Sept. 8 update: health guidelines, ParentSquare, playground update

A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, The 2023-24 school year is officially underway as students returned to our classrooms yesterday. It was a joy to see so many smiling faces, from our elementary schools to the high school. With the two days completed, here are a few important reminders: GCSD Health Guidelines Guilderland …

Safe travels: new sidewalks near PBES unveiled, back to school traffic reminders

The first day of school is just around the corner, meaning morning and afternoon commutes are about to get a little longer. From buses to bikes, students and staff from the Guilderland Central School District use a wide range of modalities to get to and from school every day. For those who walk or ride …

August 11 update: ParentSquare; photo opt-out form; expectations for bus behavior; blood drive

A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, In less than one month, the classrooms and hallways of the Guilderland Central School District buildings will once again be bustling with activity as all students return to school. As we prepare for the start of a new year, there are a few noteworthy pieces of information …

PBES supply lists for 2023-24

School supply lists, by grade, for the 2023-24 school year at Pine Bush Elementary School can be found below. Listed are the common supplies need for each grade level. With the August placement letter, parents will receive this list and information about any additional items your child’s teacher may request. Please note this is only …

GCSD mourns the loss of former LES Principal Alicia Rizzo

Dear GCSD Families, It is with great sorrow that we share the news of a loss to our school community. After a long and very courageous battle with cancer, Alicia Rizzo, former Lynnwood Elementary School Principal, passed away on Monday, August 7. Mrs. Rizzo joined the district in 2010 and served as principal of Lynnwood …

ParentSquare replaces SchoolMessenger for the 2023-24 school year

As of August 1, 2023, ParentSquare replaced SchoolMessenger as a way to receive communications from the Guilderland Central School District and its schools. A safe and secure platform, it’s designed to keep the GCSD community connected through direct, two-way, school-to-home communication. ParentSquare offers a mobile app for easy access; while it’s not necessary to download …

June 23 update: class of 2023 commencement; community events; Butterfly Station; online safety; summer break

A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, The past few days have been filled with many festivities: field days, friendship games, moving up ceremonies and, of course, graduation. The culmination of years of hard work, growth and perseverance, today’s graduation ceremony for the Guilderland High School Class of 2023 was a wonderful celebration full …

End of year update on DEI Building Equity Action Plans

At the May 23, 2023 Board of Education meeting, Matt Pinchinat, Guilderland Central School District Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, gave a report on the building equity action plans the district has been working on since the start of the school year. These plans are customized for each of the seven GCSD buildings and …

GCSD 2023 summer reading titles now available

With the help of the Guilderland School Librarians, a Recommended Reading page was created to present current, relevant and high-interest literature to help students discover, think, and broaden their vocabulary.  Please click on the links below to access the suggested titles: Elementary school Middle school High school Audio and ebook options In addition, we encourage …

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