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Guilderland High School’s graduating class celebrated commencement on Wednesday, June 26, in a ceremony that was both poignant and uplifting and sent the senior class off with messages of encouragement, acceptance and strength. Commencement exercises took place at the MVP Arena in Albany. In her address to graduates, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Marie Wiles spoke …
A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, Today officially closes out the 2023-24 school year for the Guilderland Central School District! Over the past few days I’ve had the pleasure of attending several moving up ceremonies as well as the Guilderland High School Class of 2024 graduation. They have been wonderful celebrations that have …
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*This message was updated on Saturday, June, 1* A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, It is with great sorrow and heartache that I share with you the loss of a beloved member of the Guilderland school community. On Wednesday, May 29, senior Gabriel Zullo passed away at his home surrounded by family, following …
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This story was updated with certified vote totals on Wednesday, May 22. On May 21, Guilderland Central School District voters approved a $125,192,817 proposed budget for the 2024-25 school year by a vote of 1,699 (yes) to 648 (no), a 72.39% approval. The budget carries a 4.53% increase in spending over the current year’s budget …
On Tuesday, May 21, voters in the Guilderland Central School District will decide if a piece of local history – the Cobblestone Schoolhouse – will remain in community hands by selling the property to the Town of Guilderland for $10,000. Since the building is not being sold at market value, a vote is required. Built …
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Congratulations to Eryn Tynan (Varsity Track & Field) and Natalie Dodge (Modified Lacrosse) for earning DOW (Dutchmen of the Week) honors for the week of April 15. Eryn Tynan (Varsity Outdoor Track & Field) Eryn had an outstanding weekend at the Niskayuna Invitational. She led off the Distance Medley Relay on Friday night with a …
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Congratulations to Alyssa Griffin (Varsity Softball) and Jake Pensabene (JV Baseball) for earning DOW (Dutchmen of the Week) honors for the week of April 8. Alyssa Griffin (Varsity Softball) Alyssa has been named a team captain for the 2024 season. She has a presence on and off the field. Her teammates look up to her …
By a vote of 6-1, the Guilderland Central School District Board of Education adopted a $125,192,817 budget for the 2024-2025 school year during their Tuesday, April 16 meeting. This represents a 4.53% increase in the tax levy, which is below the district’s maximum allowable tax levy limit, as defined by New York State’s tax levy …
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The Guilderland Music Department is the recipient of the NAMM Foundation for Best Communities for Music Education for the fourteenth time. The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation celebrates and promotes the intrinsic value of music education. This designation honors the Guilderland community’s commitment to include music education as part of a quality …
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Guilderland High School students studying American Sign Language are inspiring the next generation of learners at Westmere Elementary. On Tuesday, March 26, GHS students – accompanied by ASL teacher Jennifer Rader – traveled to WES to spend a day with the school’s deaf and hard of hearing students. The upperclassmen were excited to build meaningful …
