Natalie.Rowan, Author at Guilderland Central Schools

January 20, 2023January 20, 2023

It’s “full STEAM ahead” as students learn to code at Westmere Elementary

It’s “full STEAM ahead” at Westmere Elementary, where students have been busy learning how to write and utilize code in different class activities. Guilderland Central School District STEAM instructor Ben Rudolph has been using fun and innovative challenges to teach STEAM concepts to students across the district. This month, Mr. Rudolph was at Westmere Elementary …

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January 19, 2023January 24, 2023

FMS Future City team wins first place in the regional competition

Over the past few months, a select group of FMS students participated in the Future City Program. They were tasked with creating a visionary city which not only adapts to climate change but also mitigates its effects. In the process, students learned about and understood the potential for living bricks, geothermal roads, eco-pod housing, and …

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January 19, 2023

All GCSD after school activities/events canceled for Thursday, Jan. 19

Dear GCSD Families, Due to inclement weather, all late buses and after school activities are canceled for today, Jan. 19. This includes the National Honor Society Induction Ceremony, which has been rescheduled for Thursday, February 2. In addition, Kindergarten Information Nights at Lynnwood, Westmere, Pine Bush and Altamont Elementary schools have been postponed to Thursday, …

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January 13, 2023

Lee Warren and Vincent Morizio named Dutchmen of the Week for the week of Jan. 2

Congratulations to Lee Warren (Modified Basketball) and Vincent Morizio (Varsity Wrestling) for earning DOW (Dutchmen of the Week) honors for the week of January 2. Lee Warren (Modified Basketball) Lee had a stellar performance in our game against Ballston Spa on 1/9. He scored 19 points and had a strong defensive presence in the 61-36 …

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January 13, 2023

Xiao Lu Winokur-Kiegle and Brooklyn Lagios named Dutchmen of the Week for Dec. 19 to Jan. 2

Congratulations to Xiao Lu Winokur-Kiegle (Varsity Girls Wrestling) and Brooklyn Lagios (Varsity Girls Nordic Ski) for earning DOW (Dutchmen of the Week) honors for December 19 to January 2. Xiao Lu Winokur-Kiegle (Varsity Girls Wrestling) Xiao Lu went undefeated at the Schenectady All Girls Invitational during the holiday break. She took 1st place in only …

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January 11, 2023January 13, 2023

GHS awarded $25K technology grant from Best Buy and Intel

Guilderland High School is excited to announce that it has received a $25,000 technology grant from Best Buy in Albany as part of the Intel Retail Edge Program. The grant includes equipment and $5,000 cash, which will be used as an investment in the school’s technology programs and in its esports team. James Connors from …

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January 9, 2023

GCSD welcomes new Assistant Superintendent for Business Andrew Van Alstyne

The Guilderland Central School District is excited to welcome Andrew Van Alstyne as the district’s new Assistant Superintendent for Business, who officially started his job on Tuesday, Jan. 3. Dr. Van Alstyne succeeds Neil Sanders, who recently retired from the role after 19 years with GCSD. Dr. Van Alstyne is no stranger to the education …

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January 4, 2023

Addison Vellekoop and Eric Ryan named Dutchmen of the Week for the week of Dec. 12

Congratulations to Addison Vellekoop (Varsity Girls Indoor Track) and Eric Ryan (Varsity Swimming & Diving) for earning DOW (Dutchmen of the Week) honors for the week of December 12th. Addison Vellekoop (Varsity Girls Soccer) Addison has had one of the best track meets we have seen in a long time. She helped the girls indoor …

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December 31, 2022January 4, 2023

GHS Wind Ensemble selected to perform at NYSBDA’s annual symposium in March

Guilderland Central School District is honored to announce that the Guilderland High School Wind Ensemble has been chosen to perform at the 2023 New York State Band Directors Association’s (NYSBDA) annual symposium in March 2023 in Syracuse. The prestigious ensemble, led by Ms. Kathleen Ehlinger, will present a session titled “Collaborative Rehearsals in the …

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December 16, 2022December 16, 2022

UPDATE All schools are now closed on Friday, Dec. 16 due to inclement weather

*UPDATE* 7:00AM All schools in Guilderland Central School District are now closed today, Friday, Dec. 16 due to inclement weather. Please stay safe and stay warm. Thank you, Marie Wiles, Ph. D. Superintendent All schools in Guilderland Central School District are operating on a two-hour delay today, Friday, Dec. 16 due to inclement weather …

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