As a reminder, families of students in grades 7-12 can find schedule information for their child in the Parent Portal on eSchoolData. Once logged in, there is a banner at the top indicating what group day and letter day it is. In the event of school closure and a change in the schedule pattern, that …
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December 6, 2022 Board of Education Meeting 4320.2 Music Instrument Program 5152 Admission of Nonresident Students 5152-R Admission of Nonresident Students Regulation 6670 Petty Cash 6670-R Petty Cash Regulation October 25, 2022 Board of Education Meeting 1050 Annual District Election and Budget Vote 1220 Relations with Community and Business Organizations 1222 Relations with Booster Organizations …
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The Guilderland Central School District will provide free breakfast and lunch to anyone in the district, age 18 and under, through June 30, 2022. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is covering all costs. This decision is subject to change at the federal government’s discretion. Why should you take advantage of these free meal options? It …
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Before a new school year begins, the faculty and staff at Farnsworth Middle School and our elementary schools begin identifying, planning for, and scheduling students for additional math support in the form of Academic Intervention Services (AIS). What is AIS Math? AIS Math is mandated by the New York State Department of Education specifically for …
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Over thirty years ago, the GCSD Board of Education authorized the establishment of a committee to review the service provided by district employees who have made outstanding contributions to the Guilderland Central School District. Since that time, more than 500 staff members have been honored. The following employees will be recognized at the beginning of …
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With a mission to alleviate child hunger during times when school meals are not available, the Guilderland High School (GHS) Backpack Program provides child-friendly, nonperishable and easy-to-prepare food over the weekend for students in need. The program is funded and supported through volunteers and community donations and runs from October to June. Students are typically …
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As fall athletic contests begin this week we would like to bring your attention to our spectator guidelines. We have worked closely with the NYSPHSAA, Section 2 and the Suburban Council while following guidance from the New York State Department of Health. Spectator Guidelines Only 2 Spectators Per Student-Athlete Only 2 spectators per student-athlete are …
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Today, September 30, the district learned of a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the GHS community. The district and the principal of GHS, are working closely with the Albany County Department of Health to supply contact tracing information. For anyone exposed, the Albany County Department of Health will reach out and advise on the need …
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On September 28, the district learned of a confirmed positive case of COVID-19 in the Guilderland High School Community. Please remember that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other privacy laws restrict the district from disclosing or confirming any personally identifiable information and we cannot identify anyone who has tested positive. The …
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Every day, schools in the Guilderland Central School District are busy monitoring developments in the health offices, tracking attendance and keeping in touch with representatives from the Albany County Department of Health so that the district is prepared to respond to any confirmed cases of COVID-19. To date, there have been two confirmed cases of …
