Due to poor road conditions, the Wynantskill UFSD will run on a two-hour delay today, Wednesday, March 4th. All transportation will run on a two-hour delay as well. Stay safe!
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Wynantskill PTA Community Events – March 31st
On March 31st, Join the Wynantskill PTA and community for an afternoon and evening filled with fun, food, friendship, and important decisions!
Community Reorganization Vote
Noon-9:00 pm in the GD Library.
Make your voice heard!
Vote on whether the Wynantskill UFSD should merge with the Troy CSD.
Spring Bunny Photos with iSmile Studios
2:30-5:30 pm in the GD Art Room.
• Sign up for a professional photo with the Spring Bunny!
• Family photos and individual
• Book your appointment and see all the options by visiting:
Ziti Dinner
4:30-7:30 pm in the GD Cafeteria.
• Sit-down or take-out options
• Pre-sold dinners plus limited walk-ins available
• Includes ziti, salad, bread, dessert & drink
• $10 for adults and $5 for kids
Pre-Order your dinners here:
BINGO!
4:30-7:30 pm in the GD Gymnasium.
• New round every 30 minutes
• Last game begins at 7:30 PM
• Free to play
• Prizes for both kids and adults!
UPDATE: NO SCHOOL – Monday, Feb. 23rd
UPDATE: WUFSD will be CLOSED today, Monday Feb. 23rd due to inclement weather. No transportation will run. Stay safe!
Community Reorganization Vote Update – March 31 2026
At yesterday’s joint Troy City School District and Wynantskill Union Free School District Board of Education meeting, the final Feasibility Study Report, which has been approved by the New York State Education Department (NYSED), was formally accepted by both Boards.
In addition, both Boards voted to move forward with the reorganization (annexation) process. The Wynantskill Board of Education has scheduled a community vote for:
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m in the GD library.
Immediately following the joint meeting, the Wynantskill Board of Education held its regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. During this meeting, the tentative budget was presented.
This presentation is earlier than usual in order to prepare for two possible budget scenarios:
-If the annexation vote is not approved: The proposed tax levy increase would be 6.4%.
-If the annexation vote is approved: The proposed tax levy increase would be 0%.
For complete access to feasibility study materials, please visit:
https://www.questar.org/feasibility/
which now includes new reports and presentations such as:
-Bob Breidenstein’s PowerPoint Presentation (Summary of Findings)
-Final Feasibility Report
-Video of the Joint Meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-urN6cHtU4
-Tentative Budget PowerPoint Presentation
-February Community Newsletter
If you have questions, please contact the Schmitt Leadership Group:
Mr. Robert Breidenstein, Lead Consultant
Dr. Brian Schmitt, Consultant
www.schmittleadershipgroup.com
brian@schmittleadershipgroup.com
(585) 281-6251
(716) 220-2815
Two-Hour Delay – Tuesday, Jan. 27th
Due to poor road conditions, the Wynantskill UFSD will run on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 27th. All transportation will run on a two-hour delay as well. Stay safe!
SNOW DAY! No School – Monday, January 26th
Superintendent Dr. Yodis says tomorrow GD will be seeing Coldplay! No, actually, GD will be celebrating a birthday! No, GD will have a SNOW DAY!
Watch as GD staff all hear something a little different after Dr. Yodis announces tomorrow, Jan. 26th will be a SNOW DAY!
Be safe and have a great day!
Notice of Joint Board of Education Meeting – February 10th @ 6:00 pm
NOTICE OF JOINT MEETING
There will be a joint meeting of the Troy City School District and the Wynantskill Union Free School District Boards of Education on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The meeting will take place at Gardner Dickinson (25 East Ave, Troy) at 6:00pm. The Schmitt Leadership Group will discuss the findings of the Feasibility Study.
Please note the February 12th Wynantskill Regular Board of Education Meeting will now take place on February 10th at 7:00pm.
WUFSD Jan. 2026 Regents Week Bus Schedule
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
| January 20th | Normal A.M. Bus | NO MID-DAY RUN | Normal P.M. Bus |
| January 21st | Normal A.M. Bus | NO MID-DAY RUN | Normal P.M. Bus |
| January 22nd | Normal A.M. Bus | NO MID-DAY RUN | Normal P.M. Bus |
| January 23rd | Normal A.M. Bus | NO MID-DAY RUN | Early Dismissal |
Tamarac HS
| January 20th | Normal A.M. Bus | NO MID-DAY RUN | Normal P.M. Bus |
| January 21st | Normal A.M. Bus | NO MID-DAY RUN | Normal P.M. Bus |
| January 22nd | Normal A.M. Bus | NO MID-DAY RUN | Normal P.M. Bus |
| January 23rd | Normal A.M. Bus | NO MID-DAY RUN | Normal P.M. Bus |
Columbia HS
| January 20th | Normal A.M. Bus | 11:15 A.M Bus Run | Normal P.M. Bus |
| January 21st | Normal A.M. Bus | 11:15 A.M Bus Run | Normal P.M. Bus |
| January 22nd | Normal A.M. Bus | 11:15 A.M Bus Run | Normal P.M. Bus |
| January 23rd | Normal A.M. Bus | 11:15 A.M Bus Run | NO P.M. Bus |
Troy HS
| January 20th | Normal A.M. Bus | 11:40 A.M Bus Run | Normal P.M. Bus |
| January 21st | Normal A.M. Bus | 11:40 A.M Bus Run | Normal P.M. Bus |
| January 22nd | Normal A.M. Bus | 11:40 A.M Bus Run | Normal P.M. Bus |
| January 23rd | Normal A.M. Bus | 11:40 A.M Bus Run | NO P.M. Bus |
Please call (518) 704-4343 or email busdispatch@wynantskillufsd.org with questions.
Update on Averill Park High School Choice for 8th-Grade Students
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.
GD Penny Wars Raises $742!
We can not thank everyone enough who helped donate funds toward the Royal Care Closet during the Penny Wars event! We’re thrilled to share that $742 was raised to help support students with things like snacks and hygiene products throughout the day. Your generosity makes a huge difference for our school!
We currently have $160 in pennies that we’d like to DOUBLE! If you or someone you know has a local business in need of pennies and would be interested in helping us double our penny donations, please reach out to kbarber@wynantskillufsd.org and help support our students! Thank you!
