Members of the GCSD Board of Education met remotely on July 21, 2020, to talk about and set district goals for the 2020-2021 school year. District administration offered three themes to work off of: Diversity/Equity/Inclusion/Social Justice, Facilities and Cyber-Security/Safety. There was no public comment portion of the meeting. Community members were able to watch a …
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The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) announces that the fall sports season start date has been delayed to Sept. 21 at the earliest. The season was originally set to begin on August 24. NYSPHSAA officials said that if the fall sports season continues to be impacted by the COVID 19 public …
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Please see the important message from Superintendent Dr. Marie Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, I hope you are continuing to enjoy your summer, even as our thoughts turn to the fall! To keep you informed of developments regarding the opening of the 2020-2021 school year, we will be sending an update to our families each Thursday, …
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At the end of the 2019-20 school year, Guilderland Central School District families, students in grades 6-12 and instructional staff were asked to provide feedback on their experience with remote learning during the school closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 3,300 responses to the survey were recorded. You can view the Remote Learning …
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A message from Superintendent Dr. Marie Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, I hope that your summer is off to a great start and that you and your children are able to enjoy our beautiful July weather. Even though it is summer, you are probably thinking about what school will look like when we return in the …
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Vibha Gopalakrishnan, a junior at GHS, felt compelled to send messages of love, brightness and positivity to local medical professionals risking their lives to help others. In mid-April, she launched The Gratitude Project, a creative way for Guilderland students, teachers and staff, and the community, to express their gratitude. The premise was simple: anyone who …
Fourth quarter and final grades for GHS and FMS students are now available on the eSchoolData Parent Portal and Student Portal. Log in to the eSchoolData Parent Portal. Log in to the eSchoolData Student Portal. Directions on how to navigate the Parent Portal can be found here. If you are having trouble logging in to …
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With the help of the Guilderland School Librarians, a Recommended Reading page was created to present current, relevant and high-interest literature to help students discover, think, and broaden their vocabulary. Please click on the links below to access the suggested titles: Grades K-1 Grades 2-3 Grades 4-5 Middle school High school Audio and ebook options …
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The Farnsworth Middle School Student Council and its officers would like to thank the FMS families that donated the cost of their purchased Spring Fling tickets to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York. Because of the school closure due to COVID-19 the annual FMS Spring Fling was unable to take place and families …
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A message from Superintendent Dr. Marie Wiles: Dear Guilderland Central School District Community, I am writing today from a place of outrage and sadness. The events of this past week with the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the resulting violence have cut deep for our country and our community. What we have seen …
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