As the school year comes to a close, I’m so happy to report, for the second week in a row, we had no new COVID cases! Federal COVID Relief Aid ThoughtExchange Like school districts across the nation, the Guilderland Central School District will be receiving a substantial amount of Federal COVID Relief Aid to support …
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Discussions are underway by the GCSD Facilities Committee for a potential facilities upgrade plan focused on improving learning opportunities, enhancing safety and security for students and staff, and replacing or updating aging infrastructure. The committee, comprised of parents, teachers, students, administrators and key stakeholders, has met twice to review and develop the scope of the …
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On the evening of June 8, Guilderland Central School District celebrated longtime faculty and staff who have reached the milestone of retirement. This year, 46 employees will leave GCSD after long careers serving the students of Guilderland. Their hard work and dedication are part of what makes Guilderland all that it is. Congratulations to the …
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Like school districts across the nation, the Guilderland Central School District will be receiving a substantial amount of Federal COVID Relief Aid to support the district’s recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The district will receive $4.9M to be spent by September 2023 and another $2.8M to be spent by September 2024. The …
To better align with similar work being done across New York state, the Guilderland Central School District’s Equity and Diversity Committee will now be known as the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. While the name change may seem insignificant, it signals a larger function. An initial task for the committee was to provide clarity to …
We are aware that today, June 15, many state-mandated Covid restrictions were lifted; however the state’s health guidelines for several settings, including Pre-K to 12 schools remain unchanged at this time. The Guilderland Central School District will continue Covid protocols and mask wearing in accordance with our approved school district Reopening Plan, including at all …
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On the evening of May 25, 27 Guilderland Central School District educators were officially awarded tenure by the Board of Education. Each of these staff members has demonstrated that they have met high standards for sustained contributions and outstanding performance. Please join us in congratulating the following GCSD employees on receiving a tenure appointment in …
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COVID-19 cases for the week of June 7 This week there were three new positive cases of COVID-19. One case was at Guilderland Elementary School that did not require contact tracing. There was one case at Farnsworth Middle School and one case at Altamont Elementary School, both of which required contact tracing. The principals of …
The Suburban Scholastic Council has announced sports start dates for in the 2021-2022 school year. August 23: First day of Varsity, JV and Freshman fall sports August 30: First day of Modified fall sports November 15: First day of Varsity, JV and Freshman winter sports November 20: Wrestling certification November 23: First day of Modified …
On Wednesday, June 2, at Guilderland High School, senior Shashank Shamshabad presented a check to fellow schoolmate, Gabe Zullo, for over $1500. Zullo, currently a freshman, was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer known as Ewing sarcoma; the funds are to support his treatment. To raise the money, Shamshabad and a team of GHS …
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