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School supply lists, by grade, for the 2021-22 school year at Guilderland Elementary School can be found below.  Listed are the common supplies need for each grade level. With the August placement letter, parents will receive this list and information about any additional items that your child’s teacher may request. Please note that this is …

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Dutchmen of the Week (DOW) Honors Each week, we will highlight two student-athletes (Modified, Mod 9, Frosh, JV or Varsity level) for athletic accomplishments based on the following criteria: The athlete should have made a significant impact to a contest within the nomination time frame, which is the week prior to selection; or The athlete …

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Today we learned of three school community members who tested positive for COVID-19: one at Guilderland High School and two at Guilderland Elementary. None of these cases requires contacting tracing by the school. Also, the proposed 2021-22 school budget was adopted by the board of education last night. Guilderland residents will vote on this proposed …

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Farnsworth Middle School is looking for motivated students in grades 6 and 7 who are interested in ecology and service-learning for the summer. Students in the program lead guided tours, maintain the gardens, educate others and, most importantly, raise butterflies for our butterfly house! It is an excellent opportunity for those who enjoy working outside …

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Between April 1 and today, we learned of twelve school community members who tested positive for COVID-19. Below is the breakdown of where each case is connected and if contacting tracing by the school was required. One connected to Guilderland Elementary. Contact tracing was not required. Two connected to Lynnwood Elementary. One case required contact …

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A message from GCSD Athletics Director David Austin: Dear GCSD 7-12 Families, Spring is officially here (even if snow is in the forecast). The Spring sports season is approaching, including baseball, softball, boys & girls lacrosse, boys & girls track and field, boys tennis and unified basketball. The Spring Season start dates are as follows: …

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