For the 2024-25 school year, GCSD is adopting a new meal payment system called LINQ Connect, which will replace SchoolCafe. LINQ Connect is an easy-to-use, secure online system that allows families to set up payments, view transactions, set spending limits, transfer funds and receive balance notifications. If you currently have a SchoolCafe account, please …
A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, Very soon Guilderland Central School District students will return to school, filling our buildings with energy, excitement and activity. In preparation for the start of the 2024-25 academic year, we have some updates to share. Earlier today a message was sent to families about the release dates …
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Registration for the Fall 2024 Continuing/Adult Education program will open on August 19. You can register online or by mail. Online registration is the fastest and easiest way to secure a spot, but registration forms and payment may still be mailed. Learn more about how to register for upcoming classes. Registration for the Fall 2024 …
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Gov. Kathy Hochul visited Guilderland High School on Monday, July 15, to kick off a statewide listening tour addressing smartphone use in schools. The tour will consist of roundtable discussions with key stakeholders, including school district leaders, administrators and teachers. The listening tour is in support of the governor’s plans to announce a statewide policy …
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Part 1: Introduction Part 2: District-Wide Safety Plan: Emergency Management Plan Part 3: Building Level Emergency Response Plan Part 4: Intervention/Code of Conduct Part 5: Prevention/Risk Reduction Part 6: Professional Development for Violence/Prevention Education/Character Education Part 7: Pandemic Continuity of Operations Plan Part 8: School Resource Officer Memorandum of Understanding (SRO MOU) Download and print …
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The Guilderland Central School District is presently seeking interested community members to serve on a district Facilities Committee. This committee will be composed of board members, district staff, administrators and Guilderland residents and will be assisted by the architectural firm of CSArch. The purpose of the Facilities Committee is to compile a report of recommendations …
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Twelve members of the Guilderland High School chapter of March For Our Lives, a youth-led gun violence prevention organization, attended Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense 2024 Advocacy Day at the New York State Capitol on Tuesday, May 7. They were accompanied by their advisor, English teacher Alicia Wein. In preparation for the event, Guilderland …
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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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The Guilderland Central School District will launch a culture and climate survey the week of May 27; students in grades 3-5 and 6-12, staff and families will be invited to participate. Why conduct a culture and climate survey? A significant aspect of the district’s mission is to create learning environments where all feel welcome and …
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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 …
