The health and safety of our students, our staff and their families is our top priority. We want students and employees to feel comfortable and safe returning to school campuses. We will continue to be in an environment of change and as a result, we will continue to modify, update, and improve this reopening plan …
Continue reading “Guilderland Central School District Reopening Plan Released, July 31, 2020”
The letter below was emailed to families on behalf of Superintended Dr. Marie Wiles on July 23, 2020. Dear GCSD Families, With summer approaching the halfway mark, I hope you have found some time for well-deserved rest and relaxation. But August is on our doorstep; I know that the start of our new school …
The recording of the panel discussion on the reopening of school, held July 28, is now available for the public to view. The discussion, hosted by the GCSD Reopening Steering Committee, includes a summary of the reopening of schools process, a recap of the preliminary reopening of schools plan and a Q&A of questions submitted …
Continue reading “Reopening Panel Discussion Recording Available”
Please see an update on reopening plans from Superintendent Dr. Marie Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, It has been nearly one week since we received guidance from the state about reopening plans which are due by July 31. Close to 120 people on our Reopening Steering Committee and subcommittees have been meeting regularly for several weeks …
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 …
Continue reading “Goal Setting Session During July 21 BOE Meeting”
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, …
Continue reading “Superintendent’s Letter: Reopening Update, July 16, 2020”
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 …
Continue reading “Results from GCSD remote learning survey are in”
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 …
Continue reading “Superintendent’s Letter: Reopening update and survey, July 13, 2020”
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 …
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 …
Continue reading “GCSD 2020 Summer reading titles now available”
