Small acts of kindness are done everyday, but how often are those actions recognized? At Farnsworth Middle School (FMS), Students Working to Achieve Greatness, also known as S.W.A.G., is a character education program that recognizes students who make positive contributions to the school community. It was first introduced in 2020 at a Character …
The Student Council at Guilderland Elementary recently held its annual food drive, collecting a total of 922 non-perishable items for the Guilderland Food Pantry and the Caring Closet. Students in grades K-5 worked together to help others in need, albeit with some friendly competition. Classrooms raced against each other to see who could gather the …
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A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, Please take a few moments to read through these important and timely updates: Statement on recent school shooting in Nashville; update on GCSD safety practices There really are no words to capture the horror of yet another senseless school shooting, this time in Nashville, Tennessee. We know …
Over the last several years, the Guilderland Central School District has made a significant investment in the safety and security of our students, staff and families. In light of the recent school shooting in Nashville, we want to assure members of the GCSD community that Guilderland schools are safe spaces with robust security measures in …
Budget focus groups and Q & A session provides the opportunity for the community to give feedback and ask questions The Guilderland Central School District recently held budget events to give the Guilderland school community the opportunity to provide their feedback and to have their questions answered regarding the 2023-24 spending plan. Budget focus groups …
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Their artwork on display for all to see. Eight Guilderland High students had their pieces chosen to be part of the 29th Annual Juried Art Exhibition at the Albany Center Gallery. Evalyse Peralta Shruthika Manga Renee Manzella Nicolena Rush Amelia Boswell-Penc Jaden Smith Emily Salisbury Kylie Ocasio You can view digital versions of the artwork …
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A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, Due to the snowstorm earlier this week, it was necessary to postpone the Guilderland Central School District board of education meeting and budget question and answer session. Originally scheduled for Mar. 14, the board meeting and Q&A have been rescheduled for Tuesday, Mar. 21 at 7:00 p.m. …
UPK program offered in partnership with community partners The Guilderland Central School District is offering Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) for the 2023-24 school year as part of funding from New York state. UPK is a free program open to Guilderland families with children who will be four years old by December 1, 2023 (children who have …
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Guilderland Central School District is proud to announce that five Guilderland High School students have had their artworks selected for display at the annual Art in Three Dimensions exhibition. GHS students Evalyse Peralta, Amelia Boswell-Penc, Aliyah Famodu, Caroline Francis and Ella Tuxbury each had their creations chosen out of a total of 241 works submitted …
At the Jan. 10 board of education meeting, Assistant Superintendent for Business Dr. Andrew Van Alstyne gave a presentation about the budget fund balance and reserves for the 2023-24 school year. This presentation is one of several budget presentations to the board and is typically conducted early in the budget development process for the Guilderland …
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