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- Community announcements
- Alumni
- Continuing education
- Vendors
ParentSquare information for community members
ParentSquare is a way to receive email news from the district and its schools.
The district began utilizing ParentSquare in the 2023-24 school year for emergency notifications, such as school closings/delays and emergency situations in schools and has since expanded its use to include school and district-level messages.
To join the GCSD Public Community Group in ParentSquare, register here. For more information on how to set up your account, change preferences, and the answers to other frequently asked questions, go to the ParentSquare Information page.
Announcements
The district is a central hub of activity in the community, particularly as it relates to educational and recreational opportunities available to children. This Community Announcements section is provided as a service to parents for informational purposes only. Programs listed are not necessarily affiliated with nor endorsed by the Guilderland Central School District. For more information about the activities and organizations listed below, please use the contact information provided with each entry.
If you have a community announcement you would like posted, please contact the Superintendent’s Office for approval.
Current announcements
Name a Snowplow Contest, Dec. 11, 2024–Jan. 3, 2025
The Albany County Legislature is excited to announce the first-ever Name a Snowplow Contest! Residents are invited to submit creative, family-friendly names for the county’s snowplows, which help keep roads safe during winter weather.
Contest Details
- Submission Period: Dec. 11, 2024–Jan. 3, 2025
- Public Voting: Jan. 13–Jan. 24, 2025
- Recognition: Winning names will be displayed on snowplows, and winners will be honored at the Albany County Legislative Meeting on Feb. 10, 2025.
Submission Guidelines
- Names must be 12 characters or less (including spaces).
- Submissions must be original, nonpartisan, and family-friendly.
How to Submit
- Online: albanycountyny.gov/government/
county-legislature/name-a- snowplow - By Mail: Use the printable form and send it to: Albany County Legislature, 112 State St, Albany, NY 12207.
Please the linked flyer for more information.
Learn to Skate Ice Skating Lessons, Jan. 4–Feb. 17, 2025
The Schenectady County Recreational Facility at 5 Tower Road, Glenville, NY, will host ice skating lessons for ages 4 through adult, from beginner to advanced levels. Each session includes seven classes with a 30-minute small group lesson and 30 minutes of practice time. Helmets are encouraged, and skate rentals are available for $5 per class.
Classes are offered:
- Saturdays, Jan. 4–Feb. 15, 2025 (times: 12:20-1:20 p.m. or 12:50-1:50 p.m.)
- Mondays, Jan. 6–Feb. 17, 2025 (specific lesson times not guaranteed)
Cost is $119, with sibling discounts available. Registration closes Friday, Dec. 27. Register online at schenectadyyouthhockey.com. For questions, contact schenectadylearntoskate@gmail.
Host a foreign scholar
ASSE International Student Exchange Programs is in need of twenty families to host foreign exchange students, ages 15 to 18, coming to spend 10 months in the United States. These students come with their own spending money and health insurance. ASSE International Student Exchange Programs invites you and your family to join in this memorable and valued cultural experience. For more information, please visit the ASSE website or email Colleen Rhea at colleen@asse.com.
Donations being accepted in honor of Philip L. Rabadi
Organized by the St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation, donations are now being accepted to honor Philip L. Rabadi, a 2004 Guilderland High School graduate. Killed in April 2022, Philip was a beloved and talented surgical physician assistant at St. Peter’s Hospital. Contributions made in his name will go towards the goal of naming the second floor surgical waiting room in Philip’s name. For more information and to make a donation, please visit www.rememberingphilip.org.
3 Ways to Help:
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- Non-Perishable Food Items
- Sponsor a Food Drive
- Monetary Contributions
Learn more about the GHS Weekend Backpack
Drama Kids Programs
In-person and online classes are fun, engaging, and filled with activities that will grow your child’s acting abilities, and help them develop the life skills they’ll need to navigate the changing world we live in.
Drama Kids is committed to safely reopening live classes in Guilderland, Colonie, Delmar & Clifton Park. Class size is limited and taught under federally-approved COVID-19 guidelines.
Learn more or enroll in a class at Drama Kids
For questions, please contact Sara Poggi-Decker, Education Program Manager at Spoggi@AlbanyPineBush.org
Alumni
Reunion news
Interested in organizing a reunion for your graduating class? Let us know by sending an e-mail or calling the district’s Communications Office at 518-456-6200, ext. 0115 with details about the event, including the class, date, location, time and contact information. Details will be posted on our reunions page where visitors can find information on currently scheduled reunions.
Guilderland Central School District Scholarship Fund
Each year, the district awards several scholarships to deserving high school seniors based on criteria such as academic area of interest, athletic area of interest, and community service. Learn more about the scholarship fund.
Alumni Class Websites
Does your graduating class have its own website or Facebook page? If so, let us know and we will post a link to it. Visit alumni class sites.
Continuing Education
Whether you are hoping to fine tune your professional skills, learn more about a specific topic of interest or simply looking for something fun to try, Guilderland’s continuing education programs offer something for everyone!
Vendors
If you are interested in becoming a vendor, there are a few steps that the company must follow. More information about becoming a vendor can be found on the Vendor Information page.