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. …
UPK program offered in partnership with community partners The Guilderland Central School District is offering Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) for the 2023-24 school year as part of funding from New York state. UPK is a free program open to Guilderland families with children who will be four years old by December 1, 2023 (children who have …
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A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, The capital region is experiencing a rise in cold and flu cases, which serves as a reminder to follow the health habits recommended by the Guilderland Central School District nurses. Measures such as hand washing, coughing and sneezing into a tissue, and staying home when not feeling …
A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, A year ago, Guilderland residents approved a capital improvement proposal which included projects to enhance safety, technology and facilities throughout the Guilderland Central School District. You can learn more about the status of many of these projects on the district website. One of the largest undertakings has …
Guilderland Central School District students returned to school this September to many improvements in their buildings. These improvements were budgeted for as part of the two capital projects approved by Guilderland residents in 2019 and 2021. District-wide improvements to safety and technology All seven of the GCSD buildings have had enhancements made to both security …
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The Guilderland Central School District conducted an exit survey durings its annual school budget vote for the 2022-23 year on May 17, 2022. The purpose was to collect demographic data about who voted on the budget and information about why voters voted the way they did. The survey was voluntary and anonymous. Surveys were made …
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Congratulations to Holden McLean (Modified Cross Country) and Will Smitas (Varsity Cross Country) for earning DOW (Dutchmen of the Week) honors for the week of September 26. Holden McLean (Modified Cross Country) Holden has had an amazing first half of the season. He led his team to victory on 9/28 vs Shaker by a score …
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There will be a Board of Education meeting Tuesday, October 11, at 7:00 p.m. This meeting will be held in the Large Group Instruction room at Guilderland High School and is open to the public. The meeting will also be live-streamed and can be viewed on the GHS Media YouTube channel. The agenda for tomorrow’s …
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A message from Superintendent Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, Please note, all Guilderland Central School District schools and the district office will be closed on Monday, October 10. This is in observance of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day; classes will resume on Tuesday, October 11. COVID-19 vaccination opportunities With Albany County now at a high …
Each month, the art teachers from Altamont Elementary, Guilderland Elementary, Lynnwood Elementary and Westmere Elementary highlight students who have demonstrated they are practicing Studio Habits of Mind. These eight habits – develop craft, engage and persist, envision, express, observe, reflect, stretch and explore, and understand art worlds – encourage and enable students to be more …
