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Holden McLean and Will Smitas named Dutchmen of the Week for the week of Sept. 26

Congratulations to Holden McLean (Modified Cross Country) and Will Smitas (Varsity Cross Country) for earning DOW (Dutchmen of the Week) honors for the week of September 26. Holden McLean (Modified Cross Country) Holden has had an amazing first half of the season. He led his team to victory on 9/28 vs Shaker by a score …

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Navigate the first day at GHS with our Insider’s Guide

Dear Guilderland CSD Families, At a recent virtual presentation to new GHS families, school administrators discussed a variety of information that’s helpful for new students and their families as the first day of school quickly approaches. The presentation shared information about communicating with the school, tips to help students succeed, schedules and more. Please review …

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FMS eighth graders visit GHS for an introductory visit

On Thursday, May 20, eighth-grade students from Farnsworth Middle School visited Guilderland High School for an informational day visit. The purpose of the visit was to introduce FMS students to GHS and for them to gain insight into how middle school differs from high school. In addition, current GHS students volunteered to guide FMS students …

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Work of school start time task force presented to board of education

At the May 3 Guilderland Central School District board of education meeting, Superintendent Dr. Marie Wiles made a presentation on the work of the School Start Time Task Force. Originally created in fall 2018, the task force reconvened in spring 2022 to revisit the question of when is the best time to start all school …

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2022-23 budget approved by voters; four candidates elected to board of education

On May 17, Guilderland Central School District voters approved a $109,887,845 proposed budget for the 2022-23 school year by a vote of 3,215 (YES) to 1,483 (NO), a 68.43% approval. The budget carries a 4.68% increase in spending over the current year’s budget and will result in a 2.98% tax levy increase, which is within …

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GCSD mourns the passing of GHS student

Guilderland Central School District is sad to announce the passing of one of our beloved high school students, William LaFlash. William, known as “Billy” to his friends and family, was a 17 year old student at Guilderland High School whose kindness and positivity was contagious. He was a simple soul, always seen with a smile …

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May 6 update

A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, Last weekend Farnsworth Middle School students, accompanied by teachers and parents, traveled to our nation’s capital for a Washington studies trip. The FMS group had the privilege of welcoming an honor flight of Korean War and Vietnam War veterans to the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo …

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Important Notification for Parents and Guardians, Apr. 26, 2022

Please see an important message below from Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Marie Wiles: Dear Parents and Guardians, The New York State Division of Parole through local law enforcement agencies has instituted a policy whereby school administrators are notified of paroled sex offenders living or working in our school district. Specifically, we were provided the name …

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GHS students visit SUNY Albany’s “French Language and Culture Day”

On Wednesday, March 30, 27 Guilderland High School students from the upper-level French classes said “bonjour” to French-studying students from across New York State at “French Language and Culture Day”. Hundreds of high school students gathered on the SUNY Albany campus to expand their knowledge about French culture and share ideas with each other. Throughout …

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GHS students explore the world at Cultural Fair

Winston Churchill once said “Diversity is the one true thing we all have in common. Celebrate it every day”. Guilderland High School did just that at last week’s Cultural Fair, sponsored by the school’s International Club. The school came together to celebrate and experience a wide range of cultures within its own community. Students worked …

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