Congratulations to Tor Rollins (Varsity Soccer) and Tyler McDonnell (Modified Soccer) for earning DOW (Dutchmen of the Week) honors for the week of October 18. As a junior and first year varsity player, Tor has risen to the top of the Suburban Council as a goalie. She was named a Suburban Council 1st Team All …
Thirteenth Annual Holiday Toy Drive This month-long drive, sponsored by the Guilderland Teaching Assistant Unit of the Guilderland Teacher’s Association, collects new, unwrapped toys, games, and books for local children in need during the holidays. The details are below or see the attached flyer. Thank you for your help in providing a special holiday season …
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Farnsworth Middle School is organizing a food drive for the FMS backpack program, to support FMS families with students who take part in the backpack program. This program provides families with additional food to assist them with establishing food security on the weekend and days when school is not in session. The food drive will …
A message from Superintendent Wiles: Dear Guilderland CSD Families, Last week the superintendents of the 24 districts that are part of the Capital Region BOCES met to discuss a shared commitment to equity. A result of that meeting was the adoption of a shared statement of commitment to equity work, which is posted on our …
The Guilderland Central School District stands together with the 24 school districts that comprise the Capital Region BOCES region in our shared responsibility to provide a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students, particularly those who have been historically marginalized. It is our commitment that the diverse experiences and perspectives of our students, families …
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Students in Mr. Kinally’s Social Problems class recently made lasagnas to donate to families who requested the meals through a local chapter of Lasagna Love. Social Problems (HVCC) is a study of major American social problems with an emphasis on their nature, scope, causes, consequences and possible solutions. This year, the students elected to do …
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A message from Superintendent Wiles: Dear Guilderland CSD Families, I want to take this opportunity to acknowledge that this school year, while only about six weeks old, has definitely presented us with some challenges. Yet, despite the obstacles, I’m thrilled to see our classrooms filled with students learning to read, creating artwork, conducting experiments, expressing …
Congratulations to Sofia Cannistraci(Varsity Field Hockey) and Meghan Collins(Varsity Field Hockey) for earning DOW (Dutchmen of the Week) honors for the week of October 11. Sofia had nine saves in a triple overtime victory over Saratoga to secure the 2nd seed in sectional play. She had a stellar performance in regulation and double overtime. On the shootout she allowed …
Noah is a fourth-grade student at Guilderland Elementary School. “Noah has shown a desire to stretch and explore in art. This means he has been learning to reach beyond his abilities and embrace the chance to learn from his mistakes. He recently talked about an art project from last year and how he would like …
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Dear GCSD Families, It is with tremendous sorrow that we inform you of a loss to our school community. On Monday, Oct. 18, Dr. Demian Singleton, a longtime teacher, administrator and colleague, passed away. Dr. Singleton had a long and outstanding career at the Guilderland Central School District. He joined the district in 1996 as …
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