March is “Music in our Schools Month,” a time to spotlight the vital role music plays in education and its profound impact on students, schools, and communities. This annual observance aims to raise awareness about the importance of providing every child with access to high-quality music programs and celebrate the incredible value they provide. The …
Dear GCSD Families, On Thursday, March 20, the Guilderland Central School District was informed that a Farnsworth Middle School teacher was arrested by the Guilderland Police Department and charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree stemming from a lengthy investigation that began in 2021. Upon learning of the arrest, the Guilderland …
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The Guilderland Central School District has finalized start dates for the 2025 fall sports season. Student athletes will begin their respective sports on the following dates: Monday, Aug. 18, 2025: start date for varsity, junior varsity and freshman fall sports Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025: start date for modified football Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025: start date …
Congratulations to the 4×800 relay team of Julia Beyer, Alexa Kosier, Braelyn Cornell and Addison Vellekoop (Varsity Indoor Track & Field) for earning DOW (Dutchmen of the Week) honors for the week of February 3rd. Julia Beyer, Alexa Kosier, Braelyn Cornell, Addison Vellekoop (Varsity Indoor Track & Field) Julia Beyer, Alexa Kosier, Braelyn Cornell, and …
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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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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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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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 …
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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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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