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Important Notification for Parents and Guardians, Dec. 11, 2024

Please see an important message below from Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Marie Wiles: Dear Parents and Guardians, The New York State Division of Parole through local law enforcement agencies has instituted a policy whereby school administrators are notified of paroled sex offenders living or working in our school district. Specifically, we were provided the name …

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A message from Board of Education President Blanca Gonzalez-Parker

Dear GCSD Community, As you may be aware, on Oct. 23, Guilderland Central School District Superintendent Dr. Wiles announced her intent to retire at the end of the 2024-25 school year. In doing so, Dr. Wiles provided the Board of Education and school community with the professional courtesy of affording sufficient time to conduct a …

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FMS collecting unopened boxes of cereal for annual domino event

Farnsworth Middle School is excited to announce the return of cereal box dominos, a favorite holiday tradition! The annual event combines critical thinking with philanthropy, as students are empowered to make a difference while applying lessons from the classroom to spark a chain reaction of generosity. From Monday, Nov. 18 to Tuesday, Dec. 10, families, …

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Oct. 4 update: confidential tip line; new board member appointed; employee recognition ceremony

A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, Given recent events that have transpired in schools and BOCES across New York state, it’s an opportune time to remind the Guilderland Central School District community that the Guilderland Police Department has established a Confidential Tip Line. Accessible at 518-356-1503, this resource provides a safe way for …

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Renowned inventor inspires the next generation with visit to Camp Invention

The halls of Farnsworth Middle School were filled with excitement on Wednesday, Aug, 14 as children enrolled in Camp Invention eagerly awaited the arrival of renowned inventor, Dr. Marshall Jones. A pioneer in the field of industrial lasers, Dr. Jones has more than 80 patents and was excited to share his knowledge and experience with …

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Project S.A.V.E School Safety Plan 2024-25

Part 1: Introduction Part 2: District-Wide Safety Plan: Emergency Management Plan Part 3: Building Level Emergency Response Plan Part 4: Intervention/Code of Conduct Part 5: Prevention/Risk Reduction Part 6: Professional Development for Violence/Prevention Education/Character Education Part 7: Pandemic Continuity of Operations Plan Part 8: School Resource Officer Memorandum of Understanding (SRO MOU) Download and print …

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GHS students advocate for ‘gun sense’ at NYS Capitol

Twelve members of the Guilderland High School chapter of March For Our Lives, a youth-led gun violence prevention organization, attended Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense 2024 Advocacy Day at the New York State Capitol on Tuesday, May 7. They were accompanied by their advisor, English teacher Alicia Wein. In preparation for the event, Guilderland …

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District proposes sale of Cobblestone Schoolhouse

On Tuesday, May 21, voters in the Guilderland Central School District will decide if a piece of local history – the Cobblestone Schoolhouse – will remain in community hands by selling the property to the Town of Guilderland for $10,000. Since the building is not being sold at market value, a vote is required. Built …

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GHS ASL class visits WES

Guilderland High School students studying American Sign Language are inspiring the next generation of learners at Westmere Elementary. On Tuesday, March 26, GHS students – accompanied by ASL teacher Jennifer Rader – traveled to WES to spend a day with the school’s deaf and hard of hearing students. The upperclassmen were excited to build meaningful …

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Feb. 13 Budget Presentation: Foundation Aid and the Tax Levy Limit

At the Feb. 13, board of education meeting, Assistant Superintendent for Business Dr. Andrew Van Alstyne continued his series of budget presentations, this time on state aid and the tax levy limit. While hisWhile his previous presentation covered Foundation Aid, Dr. Van Alstyne briefly reviewed the two changes Governor Kathy Hochul proposed to the funding …

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