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The district began utilizing ParentSquare in the 2023-24 school year for emergency notifications, such as school closings/delays and emergency situations in schools and has since expanded its use to include school and district-level messages.

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Announcements

The district is a central hub of activity in the community, particularly as it relates to educational and recreational opportunities available to children. This Community Announcements section is provided as a service to parents for informational purposes only. Programs listed are not necessarily affiliated with nor endorsed by the Guilderland Central School District. For more information about the activities and organizations listed below, please use the contact information provided with each entry.

If you have a community announcement you would like posted, please contact the Superintendent’s Office for approval.

Current announcements

Constitution Day Celebration

Wednesday, Sept. 17 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Orsini Park in the Village of Altamont
Activities; popcorn; crafts; book giveaways; family friendly
Sponsored by Helderberg Indivisible

Fall Recruitment Events for Cub Scouts Pack 1083

Monday, Sept. 15 and Monday, Sept. 22 at 6p.m.; Tawasentha Town Park

Come see what Cub Scouts is all about! We are holding two open recruitment nights at Tawasentha Town Park. Join us at 6 p.m. in the large pavilion on Monday, Sept. 15 or Monday Sept. 22. We will take a family hike on the 15th and have a scout scavenger hunt on the 22nd. If it rains then we will have other scout activities planned. This is open to ALL K-5 boys and girls. If you can’t make either night, feel free to reach out to our Pack email – leaders@cubscoutpack1083.org for more information.

Altamont Long Path Grand Opening

Saturday, Sept. 27 from noon to 3 p.m.; Orsini Park
Ribbon cutting at noon.
Music, food, festivities, nature groups, and kids activities

Girl Scout Information Night for Guilderland-area girls grades K-12

Monday, Sept. 29 at 6:30 p.m.; Guilderland Elementary School Cafeteria
Free event. Kids will enjoy hands-on activities while parents/guardians learn about the exciting opportunities that Girl Scouts offer.
For questions email: customercare@girlscoutsneny.org

Guilderland Youth Volleyball Club

Girls and boys in grades 3-6; Guilderland Elementary School, 2225 Western Ave., Guilderland, NY 12084
Guilderland YMCA, 250 Winding Brook Drive, Guilderland, NY 12084

Practices: 3rd and 4th grade: Tuesdays, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30; Oct. 7, 14, 21

5th and 6th grade: Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m.

Sept. 11, 18, 25; Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23

Match dates: 3rd and 4th grade: Saturdays, 9 to 10 a.m.

Sept. 20, 27; Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25

5th and 6th grade: Saturdays, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.

Sept. 20, 27; Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25

To learn more or register, visit https://linktr.ee/gyvbc. Dates and times are subject to change depending on school events.

2025 Guilderland Boys Basketball Club Tryouts

4th grade: Monday, Sept. 29, 6 to 8 p.m., Pine Bush Elementary
6th grade: Tuesday, Sept. 30, 6 to 8 p.m., Pine Bush Elementary
5th grade: Wednesday, Oct. 1, 6 to 8 p.m., Pine Bush Elementary
7th grade: Monday, Oct. 6, 6 to 8 p.m., Pine Bush Elementary
8th grade: Tuesday, Oct. 7, 6 to 8 p.m., Pine Bush Elementary

All tryouts are closed to spectators. Registration will take place upon arrival.

For more information, visit http://www.gbcboysbasketball.com/.

Cub Scouts Pack 1050- Open House/Information Night

Thursday, Sept. 18 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
St. Madeleine Sophie Roman Catholic Church Parish Center

Scouting is family, friends, and a lifetime of adventure. Welcoming boys and girls in grades K-grade 5. Develop a love of service by volunteering in your community, boost your leadership skills through fun and exciting challenges.

For more information on how to join Scouting, please contact Larry Vincent, 518-859-9633; larryvincent12303@yahoo.com.

Guilderland Basketball Club for Girls

No Experience Necessary – for Grades 3-8; teams to be formed for Fall/Winter 25-26

Player tryout and evaluation – Sept. 20 and 21
Visit GBCgirlsbasketball.org for complete tryout information
Register through a link at our website. Use the QR code to go directly to TeamSnap. Registration includes a GBC t-shirt.

Questions? Email gbcgirlsbasketball@gmail.com.

Fall 2025 Rec Soccer – Sept. 2-Oct. 25

Registration open through Aug. 24. Open to grades PreK-6.
Cost: $125 (includes Nike Dri-Fit jersey)
Game days are Saturday mornings from Sept. 2-Oct. 25. For more information, please visit www.fcdutchmen.com or email fcdutchmenalbany@gmail.com.

Host a foreign scholar

ASSE International Student Exchange Programs is in need of twenty families to host foreign exchange students, ages 15 to 18, coming to spend 10 months in the United States. These students come with their own spending money and health insurance. ASSE International Student Exchange Programs invites you and your family to join in this memorable and valued cultural experience. For more information, please visit the ASSE website or email Colleen Rhea at colleen@asse.com.

Donations being accepted in honor of Philip L. Rabadi

Organized by the St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation, donations are now being accepted to honor Philip L. Rabadi, a 2004 Guilderland High School graduate. Killed in April 2022, Philip was a beloved and talented surgical physician assistant at St. Peter’s Hospital. Contributions made in his name will go towards the goal of naming the second floor surgical waiting room in Philip’s name. For more information and to make a donation, please visit www.rememberingphilip.org.

3 Ways to Help:

1. Non-Perishable Food Items
2. Sponsor a Food Drive
3. Monetary Contributions

Learn more about the GHS Weekend Backpack

Drama Kids Programs

In-person and online classes are fun, engaging, and filled with activities that will grow your child’s acting abilities, and help them develop the life skills they’ll need to navigate the changing world we live in.

Drama Kids is committed to safely reopening live classes in Guilderland, Colonie, Delmar & Clifton Park. Class size is limited and taught under federally-approved COVID-19 guidelines.

Learn more or enroll in a class at Drama Kids

For questions, please contact Sara Poggi-Decker, Education Program Manager at Spoggi@AlbanyPineBush.org

Alumni

Reunion news

Interested in organizing a reunion for your graduating class? Let us know by sending an e-mail or calling the district’s Communications Office at 518-456-6200, ext. 0115 with details about the event, including the class, date, location, time and contact information. Details will be posted on our reunions page where visitors can find information on currently scheduled reunions.

Guilderland Central School District Scholarship Fund

Each year, the district awards several scholarships to deserving high school seniors based on criteria such as academic area of interest, athletic area of interest, and community service. Learn more about the scholarship fund.

Alumni Class Websites

Does your graduating class have its own website or Facebook page? If so, let us know and we will post a link to it. Visit alumni class sites.

Continuing Education

Whether you are hoping to fine tune your professional skills, learn more about a specific topic of interest or simply looking for something fun to try, Guilderland’s continuing education programs offer something for everyone!

Vendors

If you are interested in becoming a vendor, there are a few steps that the company must follow. More information about becoming a vendor can be found on the Vendor Information page.