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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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 …
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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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 …
On Wednesday, Mar. 20 at 7:00 p.m. the Guilderland Central School District and PTA will co-sponsor a virtual learning session for families on digital and social media intelligence and well-being. Led by Chris Vollum, a widely-recognized educator on social media platforms, this session will assist GCSD families in supporting their children as they deal with …
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) …
