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Special Olympics New York honors Allison Relyea with the Unified Champion Award

On Thursday, Nov. 30, Guilderland Central School District Unified Sports and Athletics Coach Allison Relyea was presented with the Unified Champion Award by Special Olympics New York at the Italian American Community Center. This was an extraordinary honor for Mrs. Relyea, who’s advocacy for students is unparalleled; she has been instrumental in creating an inclusive …

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Dec. 8 update: book drive and Family Literacy Fair; district establishing educational task force; music teacher honored; confidential tip line; attendance letters

A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, The Reading Opens the World Book Drive and Family Literacy Fair will be held this Saturday, Dec. 9, at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Farnsworth Middle School Cafetorium. This event gives families and educators the opportunity to choose free books for their home libraries and …

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Dr. Wiles leads discussion at board meeting about future-ready schools

District to establish educational task force comprised of stakeholders to explore what future-ready means At the Dec. 5 meeting of the Guilderland Central School District board of education, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Marie Wiles posed the question: “What does it mean for our students to be ready for their future?” She then presented a blueprint …

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Nov. 9 update: NYSED Digital Resources Survey; upcoming important school calendar dates

A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, Today marks the close of the first quarter of the school year; report cards will be available for families to access on Friday, Nov. 17. This is a good time to take note of your students’ attendance record to date. Regular, consistent attendance paves the way for …

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Four GHS student musicians selected for prestigious All State Music Ensembles

The Guilderland High School Music Department is honored to announce that four student musicians have been recognized for their outstanding performances by the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) and have been chosen to join the association’s prestigious All State Music Ensembles. Congratulations to the following students on this extraordinary accomplishment: Brendon Cao (junior), …

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GCSD Professional Learning Plan 2023-24

I. Introduction II. NYSED Regulations III. Every Student Succeeds Act IV. Philosophy V. Needs Assessment VI. Record Keeping VII. Goals/Implementation Plans VIII. Mentor Plan (GEMS) 2023-24 Professional Development Committee Demian Singleton, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Kimberly Kern, Teaching Assistant Mary Schmitz, Teaching Assistant Keir Aspin, Teacher Tim Fry, Teacher Jenny Politano, Teacher Lindsey Fargnoli, G.E.M.S. …

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Safe travels: new sidewalks near PBES unveiled, back to school traffic reminders

The first day of school is just around the corner, meaning morning and afternoon commutes are about to get a little longer. From buses to bikes, students and staff from the Guilderland Central School District use a wide range of modalities to get to and from school every day. For those who walk or ride …

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FMS hosts a Community Memorial Dedication Ceremony in honor of Dr. Demian Singleton

On Friday, June 16, Farnsworth Middle School hosted a Community Memorial dedication ceremony in honor of Dr. Demian Singleton. Dr. Singleton was a beloved educator and member of the GCSD community, who passed away on Oct. 18, 2021. Dr. Singleton had a long and distinguished career at Guilderland; he joined the district in 1996 as …

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GHS student groups make their voices heard at third anti-hate rally

On Friday, May 26, the Guilderland High School Student Voice Committee held its annual Anti-Hate Rally. The event featured student speeches, presentations and activities centered around this year’s theme: the importance of allyship. The rally was a culmination of Unity Week, a week-long celebration of events that brought the Guilderland High School community together, which …

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GCSD honors retirees and newly tenured educators for 2022-23

On Tuesday, May 9, the Guilderland Central School District celebrated and recognized employees who have achieved the extraordinary milestones of tenure and retirement at its annual Employee Achievement Ceremony.  Recognition of retirees A total of 27 individuals are retiring this year with more than 600 years of combined service to our students, schools and community. …

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