The Wynantskill UFSD would like to keep students and families updated on our current transportation schedule for high school midterm week. Please check our website for any updates at www.wynantskillufsd.org

Averill Park HS

Tamarac HS

Columbia HS

Troy HS

Please call (518) 704-4343 or email busdispatch@wynantskillufsd.org with questions.

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Dear GD Community,

I would like to share an important update with our entire school community regarding high school placement options for Wynantskill students.

The Averill Park Board of Education has reconsidered its previous position regarding the date after which tuitioned students from Wynantskill would no longer be permitted to attend. As a result, we have been informed that current Wynantskill 8th grade students will be permitted to select Averill Park High School as their high school of choice for the 2026–2027 school year and may remain there through graduation (please see AP’s message below)..

Families of current 8th grade students who are interested in this option should contact Wynantskill’s School Counselor, Mrs. Amy Murphy, at amurphy@wynantskillufsd.org. We will promptly share this information with Averill Park and request that they meet with interested families as soon as possible, as their open house has already occurred.

It is important for our community to understand that this will be the final cohort of Wynantskill students permitted to select a high school through this process. Unfortunately, younger students and siblings will not be eligible to attend Averill Park High School in future years.

We appreciate the Averill Park Board of Education’s thoughtful consideration and their willingness to reach a positive outcome for our students who are navigating this unique transition period prior to any merger determination by the New York State Education Department.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly.

Sincerely,
Dr. Mary Yodis

Message From AP:

On December 1, 2025, the Averill Park Central School District (Averill Park) Board of Education informed the community that, should the proposed annexation of Wynantskill Union Free School District (Wynantskill) by the Troy City School District (Troy) be approved and an agreement be reached between Averill Park and Troy/Wynantskill, Averill Park would allow Wynantskill students who are currently enrolled in Averill Park High School (APHS) to continue to attend APHS through their graduation if they wished to do so. However, this option would be limited to those students currently enrolled as of June 2026. The Board of Education’s statement can be accessed here.

As an update to the above statement, the Averill Park Board of Education has decided to allow current Wynantskill 8th grade students to attend APHS if they so desire.

This decision is based on two factors.

First, if the proposed annexation is approved, the Averill Park Board of Education has been informed that there will most likely be a transition year, which means Wynantskill will still exist for the 2026 – 2027 school year. As a result, the current 8th grade students would not have an in-district high school option next year, which makes school choice logical.

Second, Wynantskill 8th grade students are already in the process of selecting a high school next year and need to select a high school before the annexation vote will take place.  Based on this timeline, the Averill Park Board of Education does not want these students to not have the option to attend APHS based on a timeline that is out of their control.

Averill Park values our relationship with the residents of Troy and Wynantskill and wishes both districts the best as they go through this process.

A new RFP for the 2026-27 school year is now available to submit. Please see the link below:

WUFSD-RFP-Pre-K-2026-27

Responses will be opened on March 2nd, 2026 at 1:00 pm at Gardner-Dickinson, 25 East Ave. Troy NY 12180

PreK Registration Information for 2026-27 School Year

Wynantskill residents can now submit a lottery application for our PreK program by clicking here.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 12, 2026 IN ORDER TO BE INCLUDED IN THE MARCH 13, 2026 LOTTERY DRAWING. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THAT TIME WILL BE PROCESSED BASED ON AVAILABILITY.

To apply for the PreK lottery, fill out the form here.

Dear Wynantskill School Community,

As we come to the close of 2025, we want to take a moment to thank our families, staff, and community members for your continued support, engagement, and care for our school district and our students.

This has been an especially emotional and demanding year for our community. The feasibility study process brought uncertainty, reflection, and many thoughtful conversations. Throughout this process, the Wynantskill Community remained focused on what matters most, our students and the overwhelming strength of our school community. That commitment has been evident and deeply appreciated.

Last Thursday night, the final recommendations from the feasibility study were shared with the Board of Education. As discussed, the recommendation is to move forward with the report and formally ask the New York State Education Department (NYSED) to allow for a public vote. This decision followed an extensive, data-driven process that included more than 2,200 community and stakeholder engagements. Both districts successfully completed the petition process, exceeding the required number of signatures. The study and petitions will now move forward for review by NYSED.

Attached for your reference is the final PowerPoint presentation prepared by our feasibility consultants, Mr. Bob Breidenstein and Dr. Brian Schmitt, which outlines the data, analysis, and considerations that informed this recommendation.

This information brings with it a wide range of emotions. Please know that every step of this process has been guided by care for our students and a commitment to ensuring the best possible opportunities, supports, and programs for their future. 

We wish you and your loved ones a peaceful holiday season and a happy and healthy New Year. 

https://www.questar.org/wp-content/uploads/Troy-and-Wynantskill-Feasibility-Study-BOE-Presentation-12.17.2025.pdf

Please see various questions and answers below about the current status of the study:

Q: Is the Feasibility Study Completed?
A: The Wynantskill UFSD–Troy City School District Annexation Feasibility Study final report is now being drafted after a detailed, data-driven review that included more than 2,200 community and stakeholder engagements.

Q: What is the current status of the process?
A: The petition process has been successfully completed in both districts, exceeding the required number of signatures. This successful petition process was accepted by the BOE at their meeting on 12/18/25. This information will be included in the study’s final report which will also be sent to New York State Education Department (NYSED) for their review on or around January 15th. 

Q: What did the feasibility study conclude?
A: The study’s preliminary recommendation is to proceed with a public vote for annexation, pending NYSED review and approval.

Q: What is NYSED’s role?
A: NYSED will review the study to ensure it meets all regulatory and procedural requirements. 

Q: When will the full study be available to the public?
A: The full feasibility study will be shared with the community as soon as it is approved by NYSED.

Q: What happens after NYSED approval?
A: If approved, the process would move forward to Board of Education actions and a community vote (on or around March 31st) as required by New York State law.

Q: Where can I learn more about the feasibility study?

A: Please visit https://www.questar.org/feasibility/

Every quarter, our amazing librarian, Mrs. Fecura, puts together a library report detailing everything students have been learning and researching about during their class time together! Check out the awesome report, filled with a ton of information and pictures, by clicking here: 1st Quarter Library Report