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- Community announcements
- Alumni
- Continuing education
- Vendors
ParentSquare information for community members
ParentSquare is a way to receive email news from the district and its schools.
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.
To join the GCSD Public Community Group in ParentSquare, register here. For more information on how to set up your account, change preferences, and the answers to other frequently asked questions, go to the ParentSquare Information page.
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
Jaguars Youth Volleyball, Volley Tots and Junior Jags Teams
The Jaguars Volleyball Club is holding registration for their Volley Tots (K-2nd grade) and Junior Jags (3rd-5th grade) teams. There will be two sessions, Nov-Jan and Jan-Mar. For more information and registration details, see the attached flyer.
Jaguars Youth Volleyball, 12U-14U Tournament Teams
For students born on or after July 1, 2009, tryouts will be held for 12U-14U Jaguars youth volleyball tournament teams on September 23 & 30, 9-11 a.m. at Mohonasen High School. For additional details, please see the attached flyer.
Esports Rocket League Fall Session
Albany County Parks and Recreation is hosting a fall session of the Esports Rocket League. This free, virtual program is for ages 13-17 and offers twice a week practices/coaching as well as once a week competitive matchups. The attached flyer contains more details; register online here.
Blacklight Theater Performance Class, Fall 2023
Eidolon Blacklight Theater is accepting registrations for its Fall 2023 Blacklight Theater Performance Class. The class is for students interested in theater arts with an emphasis on performance. Students will combine physical conditioning and movement exercises with the use of fluorescent costumes and props to perform short guided scenes. No prior experience needed. Ages 8-18 (classes grouped by grades 3-6 and 7-12). Saturdays, 10AM – 12PM at Dreamlights Studio in Viaport Mall, Schenectady. For more information, view the flyer.
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 rememberingphilip.org.
GHS Weekend Backpack Program, Annual Fundraiser
The GHS Weekend Backpack Program runs from October through June and provides supplemental nutrition for students in need on the weekends, when school meals are not available.
3 Ways to Help:
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- Non-Perishable Food Items
- Sponsor a Food Drive
- 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.