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. …
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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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 …
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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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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Small acts of kindness are done everyday, but how often are those actions recognized? At Farnsworth Middle School (FMS), Students Working to Achieve Greatness, also known as S.W.A.G., is a character education program that recognizes students who make positive contributions to the school community. It was first introduced in 2020 at a Character …
The Student Council at Guilderland Elementary recently held its annual food drive, collecting a total of 922 non-perishable items for the Guilderland Food Pantry and the Caring Closet. Students in grades K-5 worked together to help others in need, albeit with some friendly competition. Classrooms raced against each other to see who could gather the …
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A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, Please take a few moments to read through these important and timely updates: Statement on recent school shooting in Nashville; update on GCSD safety practices There really are no words to capture the horror of yet another senseless school shooting, this time in Nashville, Tennessee. We know …
Over the last several years, the Guilderland Central School District has made a significant investment in the safety and security of our students, staff and families. In light of the recent school shooting in Nashville, we want to assure members of the GCSD community that Guilderland schools are safe spaces with robust security measures in …
Guilderland Central School District is proud to announce that five Guilderland High School students have had their artworks selected for display at the annual Art in Three Dimensions exhibition. GHS students Evalyse Peralta, Amelia Boswell-Penc, Aliyah Famodu, Caroline Francis and Ella Tuxbury each had their creations chosen out of a total of 241 works submitted …
