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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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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The general calendar for the 2025-26 academic year was adopted by the Guilderland Central School District Board of Education on February 11, 2025. Download a PDF copy of the 2025-26 academic general student calendar here. This calendar lists the following conference days and holidays: July 4, 2024: Holiday for Employees Sept. 1: Labor Day (Closed) …
A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, Earlier this week, at the Feb. 11 meeting of the Guilderland Central School District board of education, I presented the details of a $57 million proposal for capital improvements to the district’s facilities. The proposal is the result of a year-long effort by the district’s Future Ready …
Once accepted by the board, a referendum would go to voters on May 20 At the Feb. 11 meeting of the Guilderland Central School District board of education, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Marie Wiles presented the details of a $57 million proposal for capital improvements to the district’s facilities. The proposal is the result of …
A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, This Wednesday, Jan. 22, was a very busy day at Farnsworth Middle School! In addition to hosting a Lunar New Year student assembly, facilitated by performers from the Chinese Community Center, FMS also had the honor of a visit from Gov. Kathy Hochul. The governor visited FMS …
On Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, Gov. Kathy Hochul visited Farnsworth Middle School to unveil a plan to make distraction-free learning environments by restricting smartphone use in K-12 schools statewide. Before an audience of Guilderland Central School District students, teachers, administrators and board members as well as local, county and state elected officials and education leaders, …
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