Listed are the common supplies needed for each grade level. With the August placement letter, parents/guardians will receive this list and information about any additional items that your child’s teacher may request. Please note that this is only the basic list of supplies. Kindergarten | First Grade | Second Grade | Third Grade | Fourth …
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Beginning in September 2025, all Guilderland Central School District students will be eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch every school day, thanks to a new state law that expands access to school meals. While no application is required to receive free meals, we strongly encourage families to complete the 2025-26 Free and Reduced Price …
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As we prepare for the 2025–26 school year, all families are reminded of the New York State health requirements for students in grades K–12. Compliance with these regulations ensures a safe and healthy school environment for all students Immunization Requirements New York State law mandates that all students must be up-to-date on required vaccinations to …
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A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear Guilderland Families, As the days of this school year wind down, so too does my time serving as the Superintendent of the Guilderland Central School District. Monday will be my last day. It has been my honor and privilege to be your superintendent for the last nearly 15 years. …
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A message from Dr. Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, As the academic year winds down, our schools are filled with joyful celebrations, picnics, concerts, and moving-up ceremonies. While these meaningful milestones reflect a successful and rewarding year, I’d also like to spotlight several recent end-of-year events that are equally significant — many of which are unique …
There will be a meeting of the Guilderland Central School District Board of Education on Tuesday, June 10, at 7 p.m. This meeting will be held in the Large Group Instruction (LGI) room at Guilderland High School and is open to the public. Members of the GCSD community are welcome to attend and encouraged to …
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This story was updated with official vote results on May 21, 2025. On May 20, Guilderland Central School District voters approved a $127,547,392 proposed budget for the 2025-26 school year by a vote of 1,635 (YES) to 551 (NO), which is a 74.79% approval. The budget carries a 1.88% increase in spending over the current …
At a special meeting on Wednesday, May 14, the Guilderland Central School District Board of Education will make the anticipated appointment of Daniel J. Mayberry as the next Superintendent of Schools. The board is offering him a three-year agreement that will begin on August 1, 2025. Mr. Mayberry is currently the Superintendent of Keene Central …
March is “Music in our Schools Month,” a time to spotlight the vital role music plays in education and its profound impact on students, schools, and communities. This annual observance aims to raise awareness about the importance of providing every child with access to high-quality music programs and celebrate the incredible value they provide. The …
Dear GCSD Families, On Thursday, March 20, the Guilderland Central School District was informed that a Farnsworth Middle School teacher was arrested by the Guilderland Police Department and charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree stemming from a lengthy investigation that began in 2021. Upon learning of the arrest, the Guilderland …
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