Photos: Getting ready for the first day of school
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
The choral room at Guilderland High School was upgraded this summer with a new heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning system, as Clifford Nooney, the district’s supervisor for building and grounds, points out to school board members on a recent tour.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Increased security: All Guilderland schools now have a double set of doors, which visitors must be buzzed through. Standing in the lobby of Farnsworth Middle School, school board member Gloria Towle-Hilt, far left, asks questions of Clifford Nooney, while board member Barbara Fraterrigo and Farnsworth Principal Michael Laster look on.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Safety first: Clifford Nooney, who oversaw work this summer for the first of two phases of a $17.3 million project to upgrade Guilderland schools, points out new curbing in front of Farnsworth Middle school to make the crosswalk safer. Looking on, behind him, are, from left, school board members Judy Slack, Gloria Towle-Hilt, and Barbara Fraterrigo. At far right is Superintendent Marie Wiles.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Offices flip-flopped at Guilderland Elementary School so that the principal’s office is near the front door. With a ladder showing work last Wednesday was still in progress, Clifford Nooney talks to Superintendent Marie Wiles, at far left. Taking in the scene are, from right, school board members Gloria Towle-Hilt, Barbara Fraterrigo, and Judy Slack with Assistant Superintendent Neil Sanders in back.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Documenting the day: A mother takes a photograph of her daughter, dressed in color-coordinated lavenders and blues, in front of Guilderland Elementary School on Tuesday, the first day of school.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Eager to start? Two Guilderland Elementary students — one looking eager and the other tentative — get off the bus in front of Guilderland Elementary School Tuesday morning.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Happy faces: Fresh off the school buses, Guilderland Elementary students making their way into the school on the first day are greeted by their principal, Allan Lockwood.