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At the end of April, Farnsworth Middle School students, accompanied by teachers and parents, traveled to our nation’s capital for a Washington studies trip. The FMS group had the privilege of welcoming an honor flight of Korean War and Vietnam War veterans to the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima Memorial). Lining the walkway …

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Residents to vote on $109.9 million school budget proposal on May 17 At the May 3 board of education meeting, the Guilderland Central School District held its public budget hearing. Assistant Superintendent for Business, Mr. Neil Sanders, provided a presentation on the proposed $109,887,845 budget for the 2022-23 school year. At the budget hearing Mr. …

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A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, This week we honor and recognize the contributions of teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week. The past two years have made it very clear that teachers are the backbone of our district. Guilderland Central School District teachers are professionals who have approached many unique challenges with determination …

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With a victory over Averill Park on Saturday, April 30, Coach Sean McConaghy recorded his 200th career victory as the Guilderland High School boys varsity lacrosse coach. Sean became the varsity coach in 2005. Under his leadership, the team has earned three league titles, three sectional second place finishes and two sectional championships, most recently …

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Congratulations to Tommy Tyksinski (Varsity Lacrosse) and Lillie Teague (Varsity Softball) for earning DOW (Dutchmen of the Week) honors for April 11-24. Tommy Tyksinski (Varsity Lacrosse) Tommy was selected by the Times Union as “Athlete of the Week.” Over a two week span, Tommy scored 22 goals and recorded 5 assists. He has helped the …

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Congratulations to Mahen Bitkuri (Varsity Tennis) and Daniel Macchiarella (Varsity Lacrosse) for earning DOW (Dutchmen of the Week) honors for the week of April 4. Mahen Bitkuri (Varsity Tennis) In the first match of the season, Mahen defeated perennial powerhouse Bethlehem’s #1 player in three sets. Mahen’s opponent qualified for the NYS Tournament last season …

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Dear GCSD Families, In recent months, the Guilderland Central School District has distributed rapid, at-home COVID-19 test kits to GCSD families. The shelf-life expiration dates of some of the test kits may be approaching soon, however we have been notified by the test kit manufacturer that these dates have been extended for six months. Families …

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A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, I hope all GCSD families had a pleasant spring recess and were able to enjoy some downtime. All Guilderland Central School District students will have the opportunity to enjoy an additional day off from school on Friday, May 27, barring any additional significant snowstorms. Since GCSD did …

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Award honors those who exemplify superior leadership, service and academics. Senior Meghana Bhupati has been recognized as one of the country’s most outstanding high school leaders by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation and has been awarded a $20,000 college scholarship. As a member of the 34th class of Coca-Cola Scholars, Meghana exemplifies superior leadership, service and …

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