News
January 2021
- 21: Jan. 21: Four New Cases
- 20: Jan. 20: New Case at FMS
- 19: Jan. 19 Updates: New COVID Cases; Grades 8-12 Fully Remote; COVID-19 Testing Underway
- 18: Jan. 18 Update: In-Person Schedule for the Week; Thoughtexchange; E&D Committee Meeting
- 14: Jan. 14 Updates: New Cases and District Thoughtexchange
- 14: District Thoughtexchange: Give Your Advice on the 2021-22 School Budget
- 14: Recording of Jan. 13 GCSD Virtual Panel Discussion Available
- 13: New COVID Cases at AES, WES and FMS
- 12: New COVID Cases; BOE Meeting and Virtual Panel Discussion
- 12: New COVID Case at GHS; Grades 8-12 Remote-Only Jan. 13-15
- 12: 2021 FMS Yearbook on Sale Now
- 12: Altamont Elementary Kindergarten Info Night, Jan. 20
- 11: Eleven New Positive COVID-19 Cases
- 8: Updates: New COVID-19 Cases; K-12 Symptomatic Household Members; COVID-19 Testing
- 8: K-12 Schools Update: Symptomatic Household Member
- 7: Seven New COVID-19 Cases; Virtual Panel Reminder
- 7: Guilderland Elementary Kindergarten Info Night, Jan. 14
- 7: Lynnwood Elementary Kindergarten Info Night, Jan. 21
- 7: Jan. 7: An Important Message from Superintendent Dr. Marie Wiles
- 6: Three new COVID-19 Cases at the District; Grades 8-12 Remote-Only Jan. 7 and Jan. 8
- 5: Eight New COVID-19 Cases
- 4: Twenty-One Confirmed Cases Reported Between Dec. 29 and Jan. 4
- 3: All GCSD Schools Open for In-Person Learning As Planned on Jan. 4
- 31: Passing of Dennis Rizzo
- 28: Dec 28: Nine positive COVID cases
- 22: Dec. 22: An Update From Superintendent Wiles
- 21: Dec. 21: Two New COVID Cases
- 18: Dec. 18: Five new COVID cases
- 16: Dec. 16: Four New COVID Cases at GCSD
- 15: Dec. 15: District Update and New COVID Case at GHS
- 15: Grades 8-12 All-Remote Through the Holiday Break
- 15: 2020-21 School Year Weather-Related Closures and Delays
- 14: Dec.14: Six New COVID-19 Cases
- 11: COVID-19 Testing at GCSD Schools FAQ
- 10: Dec. 10: Three New Positive COVID-19 Cases
- 10: COVID-19 Testing in School Information
- 9: Dec. 9: GHS Cases and Grades 8-12 Remote-Only Starting Dec. 10
- 7: Dec. 7: GHS Cases + WES Grade 5 Transitioning to All-Remote Learning
- 4: Dec. 4: One Positive COVID-19 Case at GHS
- 3: Dec. 3: One Positive COVID-19 Case
- 2: Dec. 2: Seven Positive COVID-19 Cases
- 2: Update About Micro-Cluster Zones and COVID Testing
- 30: Nov. 30: Positive COVID-19 Cases at WES and FMS
- 28: Nov. 28: Positive Case at FMS, and GES All-Remote Until Dec. 9
- 27: Nov. 27: Positive COVID-19 Case at LES
- 24: Congrats to Nov. 16 Dutchmen of the Week!
- 23: Nov. 23: Two Positive COVID-19 Cases at GHS and FMS
- 23: Guilderland Teaching Assistants Collecting Toys for Local Children Until Dec. 4
- 20: Nov. 20: Positive COVID-19 Cases at GHS and LES
- 19: Letter from GCSD Athletics Director: 2020 Winter Sports Update, Nov. 19
- 19: GCSD Families: Selections for the Second Semester Due by Nov. 20
- 18: GCSD Students in Grades 9-12 Transitioning to All-Remote Learning Through Nov. 24
- 13: Nov. 13: Positive COVID-19 Cases at FMS and GHS
- 13: Lynnwood Elementary Illustrates That All Are Welcome
- 10: COVID-19 Tests and NYS Travel Updates
- 10: NYSED Launches New Parent Dashboard
- 10: LES Longhouse Week 2020
- 9: January 2021 Regents Exams Canceled
- 8: Nov. 8: Positive COVID-19 Case Connected to FMS and GHS
- 5: Guilderland Players Present Original Work Virtually
- 27: Important Reminder About Following COVID-19 Safety Protocols Inside and Outside of School
- 23: Open Invitation for the Equity and Diversity Committee
- 23: Fighting the Flu at Home and School
- 21: Share Your Thoughts About the Start of the 2020-21 School Year
- 20: GES Students Collecting Socks for Socktober Until Oct. 23
- 16: Information About School Absences for Grades K-6
- 15: Symptoms of COVID-19 and Protocols for Returning to School
- 15: GHS Participated in ADL Walk Against Hate
- 15: Four Guilderland Musicians Recognized for Musical Excellence
- 14: Grades 7-12 Find Schedule Information in eSchoolData
- 13: 2019-20 Board of Education Policy Updates
- 13: Free Meals for Students Through June 30, 2021
- 9: Information About 2020-21 Accelerated Classes
- 8: FMS Academic Intervention Services (AIS) in Math
- 5: Employees Recognized During Board of Education Meeting, Oct. 6
- 2: GHS Weekend Backpack Program for GHS Students in Need
- 2: Spectator Guidelines for GCSD 2020 Fall Athletic Events
- 30: Sept. 30: Individual at GHS Tests Positive for COVID-19
- 28: Sept. 28: Member of GHS Tests Positive for COVID-19
- 25: New York State COVID School Dashboard
- 22: 2020-21 GCSD Fall Athletics Q&A
- 19: Sept. 19: Second Positive COVID-19 Case at AES
- 19: COVID-19 Updates & Information – 2020-21 School Year
- 18: Sept. 18: Member of AES School Community Tests Positive for COVID-19
- 17: Important Notification for Parents and Guardians, Sept. 17, 2020
- 17: Letter from GCSD Athletics Director: Fall Sports Update, September 17, 2020
- 17: Project S.A.V.E School Safety Plan 2020-21
- 14: Track Your Child’s Bus Route with the Versatrans My Stop App
- 11: GCSD Remote Learning Expectations
- 10: Superintendent’s Letter: GCSD Daily Health Screening Survey, September 10, 2020
- 10: Back to School: Daily Health Screening for Students and Staff
- 10: Seneca Supply Lists 2020-21
- 10: Mohawk Supply Lists 2020-21
- 10: Hiawatha Supply Lists 2020-21
- 10: Tawasentha Supply List 2020-21
- 8: Technology Support for Parents and Students
- 3: Superintendent’s Letter: Student Information Available and Orientation Updates, September 3, 2020
- 3: Elementary Welcome Back for the 2020-2021 School Year
- 2: GHS Welcome Back to the 2020-2021 School Year
- 2: Welcome Back to FMS for the 2020-2021 School Year
- 1: PBES school supply lists for 2020-21
- 27: Superintendent’s Letter: Schedules Coming and Remote Learning Deadline and Technology, August 27, 2020
- 26: GHS School Supply Lists for 2020-21
- 24: GES school supply lists for 2020-21
- 24: LES school supply lists for 2020-21
- 24: WES school supply lists for 2020-21
- 24: AES school supply lists for 2020-21
- 24: Town of Guilderland Tax Payments
- 24: Town of New Scotland Tax Payments
- 24: Town of Knox Tax Payments
- 24: Town of Bethlehem Tax Payments
- 22: GCSD Mourns Loss of Middle School Teacher and Coach
- 20: Reopening Panel Discussion Recordings
- 20: Superintendent’s Letter: Virtual Reopening Panel Discussion and Recordings, August 20, 2020
- 14: Superintendent’s Letter: Phased Reopening for Students, August 14, 2020
- 14: GCSD Phased Reopening of Schools for Students
- 11: District Update: Reopening FAQs Released and Virtual Panel Discussions for the Community, August 11, 2020
- 11: Parent University Sessions
- 10: Board of Education Meeting, August 11
- 7: 2020-21 Food Service Newsletter
- 6: District Update: Reopening Plans Posted and Selections Needed, Thursday, August 6, 2020
- 3: Remote-Only Learning Selection and Transportation Opt-Out Due, August 10, 2020
- 31: Guilderland Central School District Reopening Plan Released, July 31, 2020
- 30: Superintendent’s Letter: Reopening Plans to be Posted and Important Info Needed, July 30, 2020
- 29: Reopening Panel Discussion Recording Available
- 24: Guilderland’s Extended School Year Program
- 23: Livestream Reopening Panel Discussion, July 28
- 23: Superintendent’s Letter: Preliminary Plans and Livestream Panel Discussion, July 23, 2020
- 23: District Shares Preliminary Return to School Plans
- 21: Goal Setting Session During July 21 BOE Meeting
- 17: NYSPHSAA To Delay Fall Sports Start Date to Sept. 21
- 16: Superintendent’s Letter: Reopening Update, July 16, 2020
- 16: Results from GCSD remote learning survey are in
- 13: Superintendent’s Letter: Reopening update and survey, July 13, 2020
- 29: GHS junior creates ‘The Gratitude Project’ to support local medical professionals during pandemic crisis
- 19: GHS and FMS 2019-20 fourth quarter and final grades available
- 18: Numeric vs. Holistic Final Grade: Parent Guide to Request Numeric Scores
- 18: GCSD Update: Close of the 2019-20 School Year
- 18: GCSD Residents Approve 2020-21 Budget, Bus Proposition and Elect Five Board Members
- 16: Livestream of budget vote ballot counting is starting on June 17
- 16: Watch the June 16 Board of Education meeting on YouTube
- 16: GCSD 2019-20 Recognition of Retirees, June 16
- 12: GCSD 2020 Summer reading titles now available
- 11: Video: GCSD elementary art teachers celebrate students’ creativity
- 8: Governor extends school budget and board election ballot deadline to June 16
- 8: FMS Student Council donation helps provide 15,080 meals for local families
- 5: Gov. Cuomo announces, special education services and instruction in person for the 2020 summer term
- 3: Resources to learn and talk about race, diversity and inequities in our world
- 1: A Message to the School Community from Superintendent Dr. Marie Wiles
- 29: How to vote by absentee ballot in this year’s budget
- 26: Budget Hearing and Board of Education meeting, May 26 at 7 p.m.
- 26: Annual school budget vote and board election by absentee ballot
- 22: 2019-20 fourth quarter and final grades
- 18: GCSD Update: Memorial Day, last day of school and 2020-21 budget update
- 18: Board of Education adopted proposed budget for the 2020-21 school year, May 18
- 11: May 12 Board of Education meeting, included budget discussion
- 11: FMS Butterfly Station Program canceled for 2020
- 8: 2020-21 School Budget Thoughtexchange, Frequently Asked Questions
- 1: Schools in NYS closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year
- 29: 2020-2021 school budget Thoughtexchange results; thank you for participating!
- 28: 2020-2021 budget discussed at April 28 Board of Education Meeting
- 24: Child care funding for income-eligible essential workers
- 17: GCSD Update on COVID-19: April 17, 2020
- 15: Cancellation of June 2020 Regents Exams, Temporary Changes in Graduation Requirements and Other Education Modifications
- 14: GCSD Update: Home Learning Website Launched, April 14, 2020
- 13: GCSD community donated over 1,070 books to Project: Cameron’s Story
- 7: GCSD Update on COVID-19: April 7, 2020
- 31: Update on Special Education Services During Continued School Closure: March 31, 2020
- 31: GCSD Update on COVID-19: March 31, 2020
- 27: GCSD Update on COVID-19: March 27, 2020
- 27: School Board considers additional reductions for the 2020-2021 spending plan in light of deteriorating fiscal conditions for New York State
- 25: Childcare for Capital Region Families
- 23: GCSD delivers free breakfast and lunch for students in need during school closure
- 23: GCSD Update on COVID-19: March 23, 2020
- 23: A message from the Albany County Executive Office
- 20: Preschool special education services during closure
- 18: Technology repairs and support for students
- 18: GCSD social and emotional resources during school closure
- 16: GCSD Update on COVID-19: March 16, 2020
- 16: GCSD home learning during school closure
- 15: GCSD Update on COVID-19: March 15, 2020
- 15: Message from the Albany County Department of Health, March 15, 2020
- 13: GCSD Update on COVID-19: 6 p.m., March 13, 2020
- 13: GCSD Update on COVID-19: 12:30 p.m., March 13, 2020
- 12: GCSD Update on COVID-19: 6 p.m. March 12, 2020
- 12: GCSD Update on COVID-19: March 12, 2020
- 9: GCSD Update on COVID-19: March 9, 2020
- 6: GCSD Update on COVID-19: March 6, 2020
- 4: GCSD Trisha McLean recognized as a NewsChannel 13’s “Top Teacher”
- 28: GCSD Update on COVID-19: Feb. 28, 2020
- 27: GHS senior earns national award for community service
- 19: 2020 Water Testing in GCSD Schools
- 13: 2020-21 Student Calendar
- 13: NYS shares information for parents on Coronavirus
- 9: GCSD mourns loss of longtime teacher
- 6: Planning for high school – Important info for grade 8 families
- 3: Senior Amy Chen named semifinalist for nationwide scholarship
- 28: Course recommendations are posted in eSchoolData
- 24: FMS students earn three awards at Jan. 11 Future Cities Competition
- 9: GCSD Employee Recognition Award
- 4: Travel Outside of New York State Guidelines Updated
- 17: GHS students visit Brown University for Model UN program
- 15: School Start Times Task Force update
- 8: Bus Driver position, continuous recruitment – more information
- 31: Technology Education Curriculum – Grade 8
- 31: Technology Education Curriculum – Grade 7
- 31: Technology Education Curriculum – Grade 6
- 31: Physical Education Curriculum – High School
- 29: Sneaker drive to benefit inclusive playground at Westmere
- 24: Custodial position, continuous recruitment – more information
- 22: Did you know?: GCSD investigating school start times
- 22: First Quarter newsletter now available
- 22: Continuous Recruitment – Teaching Assistants
- 17: Technology Education
- 17: Technology Curriculum – High School
- 17: Technology Education Curriculum – Grades 6-8
- 17: Health Curriculum – High School
- 17: Music Curriculum – High School
- 17: Math Curriculum – Grades 6-8
- 17: Music Curriculum – Grades K-5
- 17: World Languages and Cultures Curriculum – Grades 6-8
- 17: Social Studies Curriculum – High School
- 17: Social Studies Curriculum – Grade 8
- 17: Social Studies Curriculum – Grades 7-8
- 17: Social Studies Curriculum – Grade 6
- 17: Social Studies Curriculum – Grade 5
- 17: Social Studies Curriculum – Grade 4
- 17: Social Studies Curriculum – Grade 3
- 17: Social Studies Curriculum – Grade 2
- 17: Social Studies Curriculum – Grade 1
- 17: Social Studies Curriculum – Kindergarten
- 17: Science Curriculum – High School
- 17: Science Curriculum – Grade 8
- 17: Science Curriculum – Grade 7
- 17: Science Curriculum – Grade 6
- 17: Science Curriculum – Grade 5
- 17: Science Curriculum – Grade 4
- 17: Science Curriculum – Grade 3
- 17: Science Curriculum – Grade 2
- 17: Science Curriculum – Grade 1
- 17: Science Curriculum – Kindergarten
- 17: Math Curriculum – High School
- 17: Math Curriculum – Grade 8
- 17: Math Curriculum – Grade 7
- 17: Math Curriculum – Grade 6
- 17: Math Curriculum – Grade 5
- 17: Math Curriculum – Grade 4
- 17: Math Curriculum – Grade 3
- 17: Math Curriculum – Grade 2
- 17: Math Curriculum – Grade 1
- 17: Math Curriculum – Kindergarten
- 17: English Language Arts (ELA) Curriculum – High School English Courses
- 17: English Language Arts (ELA) Curriculum – Grade 5
- 17: English Language Arts (ELA) Curriculum – Grade 4
- 17: English Language Arts Curriculum (ELA) – Grade 3
- 17: English Language Arts (ELA) Curriculum – Grade 2
- 17: English Language Arts Curriculum – Grade 1
- 17: English Language Arts (ELA) Curriculum – Kindergarten
- 17: Art Curriculum – High School
- 17: Art Curriculum – Grades K-5
- 8: Eight Guilderland musicians recognized for musical excellence
- 2: GHS seniors meet with renowned cancer research scientists
- 27: #LynnwoodStrong: How to talk to your child about cancer
- 19: GCSD Professional Development Plan 2019-20
- 6: Important info for parents: K-8 student attendance at sporting events
- 1: National Junior Honor Society information
- 16: Transportation department’s use of school facilities for repair on personal vehicles
- 6: SchoolMessenger replaces SNN for 2019-20 school year
- 5: Keeping parents and students connected with eSchoolData (replaced SchoolTool)
- 10: Budget and Capital Project Exit Survey Report now available
- 5: VIDEO: A Day in the Life of a Sixth-grader (for students moving up to FMS)
- 4: Four GHS seniors awarded SEFCU scholarships on May 29
- 31: Quarter 4 Newsletter now available
- 28: Seven FMS students nationally recognized for performance on Spanish exam
- 21: 2019-20 budget approved by voters; revised capital project passed
- 18: A Message from the Superintendent
- 16: Two GHS students chosen as Albany Pro Musica Artist Apprentices
- 15: GCSD goes solar; cutting carbon footprint in half and saving taxpayers millions
- 4: VIDEO: Video series created to help new students and families discover GHS
- 3: Seven GHS students rank nationally in French Competition
- 29: Voters to decide on $939,400 bus purchase proposition
- 26: GHS junior wins first place at NYS Regional History Day
- 1: Nine GHS students selected to showcase their art at regional art exhibition
- 20: GCSD Board of Education adopts resolution for $30.9 million capital project
- 13: Audits
- 9: Playground Safety at Guilderland elementary schools
- 8: FMS Custodial Worker
- 6: Five GCSD schools collect over 1200 books for Project: Cameron’s Story
- 4: A message from the Superintendent about online safety
- 14: Thought Exchange community conversation results; thank you for participating!
- 12: 2019-20 LES Parent Handbook
- 8: Grades 3-8: Please read this important information regarding upcoming NYS assessment tests
- 31: We have an important question for you!
- 30: GHS students showcase their art in 3D
- 10: Vaping 101: What every parent should know
- 3: NJHS Exemplars
- 14: Did you know the district has a solar farm? (Progress Update)
- 14: SchoolMessenger Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) and How-To Guide
- 10: GCSD SST October Meeting
- 10: GCSD SST December Meeting
- 3: GCSD moves to SchoolMessenger for Emergency Notifications
- 2: Capital Project Exit Survey Report now available
- 16: GCSD residents vote down $42.7 million capital project
- 4: FAQ: Why is the Capital Project vote Oct. 16?
- 11: Capital Construction Project Referendum set for Oct. 16
- 11: GCSD BOE seeking volunteers to serve on school start times task force
- 21: STAR Program Information
- 31: GCSD’s Engaged Learning Initiative (1:1 Chromebook model) to launch in 2018-19 school year
- 18: Annual Assessments for Home Schooling
- 25: Smart Schools Bond Act (SSBA) project approved
- 29: Welcome to the new guilderlandschools.org!
- 15: 2018-19 budget approved by voters
- 7: District school safety letter
- 7: Board of Education adopts $100.9 million spending plan for 2018-19
- 15: 2018-19 Budget Document
- 27: 2018-19 Budget Archives