May 23, 2024

Galway BOE Petitions Governor

The Galway Central School District Board of Education, as duly elected public officials, wrote this letter to NYS Governor Hochul and NYSDOH Commissioner Bassett on behalf of the Galway community and

February 27, 2022

Mask Requirement Relaxed

As you may have heard from numerous media reports over the weekend, the CDC issued new guidance on Friday that loosened its recommendations for masking on school buses and in schools that are located

February 26, 2022

Advocating for Updated Guidance Re: Masks

Last night, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention issued new recommendations for mask wearing. While the new guidance is a welcome change, the current New York State school mask mandates

January 27, 2022

Superintendents Ask for Updated Guidance Regarding Masks in Schools

School superintendents in the WSWHE BOCES region wrote and sent this letter to Governor Hochul and Health Commissioner Bassett advocating for a "Pathway to Normalcy."

January 25, 2022

Update Regarding Mask Ruling

Last evening, we became aware of the court case from Nassau County, NY, in which the County Supreme Court Thomas Rademaker issued a ruling that the state Department of Health exceeded its authority in

January 19, 2022

COVID Update • January 19, 2022

As you most likely are aware, health and safety guidance from the state and local health departments related to COVID-19 continues to evolve. As always, we remain committed to keeping our students in

January 3, 2022

Request Rapid Tests and Updated Guidance

It was wonderful to see our students return to school this morning. Although we continue to face unprecedented challenges, our district is committed to ensuring an engaging and rewarding 2022.

December 30, 2021

Update on Rapid Tests

As you may be aware, throughout the holiday recess, the NYS Department of Health, Governor Hochul, and State Health Commissioner Dr. Bassett, have all released guidance memos that address potential

September 17, 2021

COVID Upate • September 17, 2021

Thank you for all your patience, flexibility, and support during our remote learning this week. On Monday, September 20th we will resume in person learning for all students, all grade levels.

September 13, 2021

COVID Update • September 13, 2021

Since March 13, 2019, when we moved to remote learning for the first time, we have had many good and bad days. Today, the number of positive COVID cases, the number of referrals for COVID testing, and