Superintendent Wiles Announces Retirement at the End of the School Year

On Wednesday, Oct. 23, Guilderland Central School District Superintendent of Schools Dr. Marie Wiles announced she will retire at the end of the 2024-25 school year, effective June 30, 2025. The Board of Education will formally accept the Superintendent’s retirement resignation at its Nov. 19 meeting. Dr. Wiles made the announcement to district staff through …

Board is Currently Seeking Community Member to Serve on Audit Committee

The Guilderland Central School District Board of Education is seeking interested community representatives to serve on the Board of Education Audit Committee. The Audit Committee consists of three members of the Board of Education, appointed annually, and two representatives from the community. Currently, we have a need for one community representative. The Audit Committee typically …

Oct. 18 update: a message from Superintendent Wiles

A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, As we transition into the cool, crisp air of fall, we are reminded of the values the season brings – reflection and gratitude. It’s a time to celebrate the accomplishments of our district and the work completed so far while looking ahead with renewed focus. With that …

Future Ready Task Force Presents Recommendations to Board

On Tuesday, Oct. 8, the Guilderland Central School District Board of Education held a special meeting to hear the research, findings and recommendations of the five subcommittees of the Future Ready Task Force. Dr. Marie Wiles, Superintendent of Schools, began the presentation by summarizing the creation of the Future Ready Task Force (FRTF) in early …

Young Artists of the Month, October

Each month, the art teachers from Altamont Elementary, Guilderland Elementary, Lynnwood Elementary and Westmere Elementary highlight students who have demonstrated they are practicing Studio Habits of Mind. These eight habits – develop craft, engage and persist, envision, express, observe, reflect, stretch and explore, and understand art worlds – encourage and enable students to be more …

Board Appoints Members to Facilities Committee

At its Sept. 10 meeting, the Guilderland Central School District Board of Education appointed members to the Facilities Committee. The purpose of the Facilities Committee is to compile a report of recommendations to address short- and long-term improvements to GCSD facilities. These recommendations will be presented to the Board of Education. The Facilities Committee will …

Oct. 4 update: confidential tip line; new board member appointed; employee recognition ceremony

A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, Given recent events that have transpired in schools and BOCES across New York state, it’s an opportune time to remind the Guilderland Central School District community that the Guilderland Police Department has established a Confidential Tip Line. Accessible at 518-356-1503, this resource provides a safe way for …

GCSD employees honored at the district’s 46th Employee Recognition Ceremony

Twelve Guilderland Central School District employees were honored at the district’s 46th Employee Recognition Ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 1. These exceptional staff members were nominated by their colleagues and chosen by a committee of peers in recognition of the extraordinary work they perform each day. This year’s honorees were: Joan Clauson, Teaching Assistant, Lynnwood Elementary …

Confidential Tip Line

If you see something or hear something, say something. The Guilderland Police Department has a Confidential Tip Line, 518-356-1503, for use by Guilderland Central School District families, faculty and staff in the school district community. The tip line provides a resource for reporting: dangerous behavior, including self-harm, or harm to others; threatening statements; actions that …

Sept. 13 update: LINQ Connect; recent media coverage

A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, The first full week of the 2024-25 school year is complete and Guilderland Central School District students are back into their routines, filling our classrooms with energy, enthusiasm and, of course, smiling faces. If you visited our social media channels recently, you were able to see some …

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