*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 …
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 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) …
On Thursday, Nov. 30, Guilderland Central School District Unified Sports and Athletics Coach Allison Relyea was presented with the Unified Champion Award by Special Olympics New York at the Italian American Community Center. This was an extraordinary honor for Mrs. Relyea, who’s advocacy for students is unparalleled; she has been instrumental in creating an inclusive …
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All 13 Guilderland Central School District fall varsity sports teams qualified for the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Scholar-Athlete Team Award. To earn this recognition, 75% of the team’s roster must have an average grade point average (GPA) greater than or equal to 90.00. See the list of teams below. In addition …
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A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, The Reading Opens the World Book Drive and Family Literacy Fair will be held this Saturday, Dec. 9, at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Farnsworth Middle School Cafetorium. This event gives families and educators the opportunity to choose free books for their home libraries and …
