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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 …
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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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 …
A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, I hope everyone enjoyed last week’s winter break and utilized the opportunity to refresh and recharge. Although it seemed like spring arrived earlier in the week, that was quickly dispelled by the return of frigid temperatures. Despite the cold weather, things are heating up throughout the district …
The Guilderland Central School District is excited to welcome Craig Lipps as its new Transportation Director. Mr. Lipps brings over 18 years of experience to the role, having been a school bus driver, regional manager, dispatcher, safety/operations manager and transportation director. He’s excited about joining GCSD and is ready to hit the ground running. “Nearly …
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The general calendar for the 2024-25 academic year was adopted by the Guilderland Central School District Board of Education on February 13, 2024. Download a PDF copy of the 2024-25 academic general student calendar here. This calendar lists the following conference days and holidays: July 4, 2024: Holiday for Employees Sept. 2: Labor Day (Closed) …
Lunch at Farnsworth Middle School went international on Wednesday, Jan. 17 as Chef Aneesa Waheed from Tara Kitchen – a Mediterranean and Moroccan restaurant in Guilderland – hosted a sampling event in the school’s cafeteria. Students were able to try boneless chicken marinated in an apricot and prune sauce, as well as rice and green …
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