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Ian Eisenhandler and Avery Kerr named Dutchmen of the Week for the week of Dec. 4

Congratulations to Ian Eisenhandler (Varsity Wrestling) and Avery Kerr (Varsity Indoor Track & Field) for earning DOW (Dutchmen of the Week) honors for the week of Dec. 4. Ian Eisenhandler (Varsity Wrestling) Congratulations to Ian Eisenhandler, our Dutchmen of the Week for the week of Dec. 4. Just a freshman, Ian competed in the final …

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All fall sports teams earn scholar-athlete recognition

All 13 Guilderland Central School District fall varsity sports teams qualified for the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Scholar-Athlete Team Award. To earn this recognition, 75% of the team’s roster must have an average grade point average (GPA) greater than or equal to 90.00. See the list of teams below. In addition …

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Confidential Tip Line

If you see something or hear something, say something. The Guilderland Police Department has a Confidential Tip Line, 518-356-1503, for use by Guilderland Central School District families, faculty and staff in the school district community. The tip line provides a resource for reporting: dangerous behavior, including self-harm, or harm to others; threatening statements; actions that …

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2023 Water Testing in GCSD Schools

Since 2016, New York state law has required school districts to conduct lead testing of all water outlets used for drinking and cooking every five years. The law was amended in January 2023, reducing the time frame for testing to every three years, unless the state commissioner of health requests individual districts to test sooner. …

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GCSD mourns the loss of former LES Principal Alicia Rizzo

Dear GCSD Families, It is with great sorrow that we share the news of a loss to our school community. After a long and very courageous battle with cancer, Alicia Rizzo, former Lynnwood Elementary School Principal, passed away on Monday, August 7. Mrs. Rizzo joined the district in 2010 and served as principal of Lynnwood …

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ParentSquare replaces SchoolMessenger for the 2023-24 school year

As of August 1, 2023, ParentSquare replaced SchoolMessenger as a way to receive communications from the Guilderland Central School District and its schools. A safe and secure platform, it’s designed to keep the GCSD community connected through direct, two-way, school-to-home communication. ParentSquare offers a mobile app for easy access; while it’s not necessary to download …

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LES supply lists for 2023-24

School supply lists, by grade, for the 2023-24 school year at Lynnwood Elementary School can be found below. Listed are the common supplies need for each grade level. With the August placement letter, parents will receive this list and information about any additional items your child’s teacher may request. Please note this is only the …

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GCSD 2023 summer reading titles now available

With the help of the Guilderland School Librarians, a Recommended Reading page was created to present current, relevant and high-interest literature to help students discover, think, and broaden their vocabulary.  Please click on the links below to access the suggested titles: Elementary school Middle school High school Audio and ebook options In addition, we encourage …

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District holds 2023-24 school budget events

Budget focus groups and Q & A session provides the opportunity for the community to give feedback and ask questions The Guilderland Central School District recently held budget events to give the Guilderland school community the opportunity to provide their feedback and to have their questions answered regarding the 2023-24 spending plan. Budget focus groups …

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Mar. 17 update: board meeting and budget Q & A rescheduled; DEI events; important dates for K-2

A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, Due to the snowstorm earlier this week, it was necessary to postpone the Guilderland Central School District board of education meeting and budget question and answer session. Originally scheduled for Mar. 14, the board meeting and Q&A have been rescheduled for Tuesday, Mar. 21 at 7:00 p.m. …

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