2023 - Guilderland Central Schools

December 15, 2023

Special Olympics New York honors Allison Relyea with the Unified Champion Award

On Thursday, Nov. 30, Guilderland Central School District Unified Sports and Athletics Coach Allison Relyea was presented with the Unified Champion Award by Special Olympics New York at the Italian American Community Center. This was an extraordinary honor for Mrs. Relyea, who’s advocacy for students is unparalleled; she has been instrumental in creating an inclusive …

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December 14, 2023December 14, 2023

Ian Eisenhandler and Avery Kerr named Dutchmen of the Week for the week of Dec. 4

Congratulations to Ian Eisenhandler (Varsity Wrestling) and Avery Kerr (Varsity Indoor Track & Field) for earning DOW (Dutchmen of the Week) honors for the week of Dec. 4. Ian Eisenhandler (Varsity Wrestling) Congratulations to Ian Eisenhandler, our Dutchmen of the Week for the week of Dec. 4. Just a freshman, Ian competed in the final …

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December 12, 2023

All fall sports teams earn scholar-athlete recognition

All 13 Guilderland Central School District fall varsity sports teams qualified for the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Scholar-Athlete Team Award. To earn this recognition, 75% of the team’s roster must have an average grade point average (GPA) greater than or equal to 90.00. See the list of teams below. In addition …

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December 8, 2023December 11, 2023

Dec. 8 update: book drive and Family Literacy Fair; district establishing educational task force; music teacher honored; confidential tip line; attendance letters

A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, The Reading Opens the World Book Drive and Family Literacy Fair will be held this Saturday, Dec. 9, at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Farnsworth Middle School Cafetorium. This event gives families and educators the opportunity to choose free books for their home libraries and …

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December 8, 2023

Dr. Wiles leads discussion at board meeting about future-ready schools

District to establish educational task force comprised of stakeholders to explore what future-ready means At the Dec. 5 meeting of the Guilderland Central School District board of education, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Marie Wiles posed the question: “What does it mean for our students to be ready for their future?” She then presented a blueprint …

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December 1, 2023November 29, 2023

Confidential Tip Line

If you see something or hear something, say something. The Guilderland Police Department has a Confidential Tip Line, 518-356-1503, for use by Guilderland Central School District families, faculty and staff in the school district community. The tip line provides a resource for reporting: dangerous behavior, including self-harm, or harm to others; threatening statements; actions that …

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November 9, 2023November 13, 2023

Nov. 9 update: NYSED Digital Resources Survey; upcoming important school calendar dates

A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, Today marks the close of the first quarter of the school year; report cards will be available for families to access on Friday, Nov. 17. This is a good time to take note of your students’ attendance record to date. Regular, consistent attendance paves the way for …

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November 8, 2023December 20, 2023

2023 Water Testing in GCSD Schools

Since 2016, New York state law has required school districts to conduct lead testing of all water outlets used for drinking and cooking every five years. The law was amended in January 2023, reducing the time frame for testing to every three years, unless the state commissioner of health requests individual districts to test sooner. …

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October 20, 2023

Four GHS student musicians selected for prestigious All State Music Ensembles

The Guilderland High School Music Department is honored to announce that four student musicians have been recognized for their outstanding performances by the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) and have been chosen to join the association’s prestigious All State Music Ensembles. Congratulations to the following students on this extraordinary accomplishment: Brendon Cao (junior), …

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October 6, 2023

PBES student’s work selected for statewide show

Pine Bush Elementary School student Luca Foshee’s “Birch Trees” was selected as the official postcard for the 2023 New York State School Boards Association show. Out of more than 900 student works that were submitted for the content, Luca’s was one of two students whose artwork was chosen for the digital postcard. He is the …

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