Early Dismissals

The Gouverneur Central School District would like to announce the following early dismissals that have been added to the 2025-2026 school calendar:

Monday, June 22, 2026
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Friday, June 26, 2026

Students in Grades 5 - 8 students will be dismissed early at 11:30 a.m. and UPK – Grade 4 students will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m.

Early Dismissal Memo

Use of Internet-Enabled Devices

New York State Education Law prohibits students from using internet-enabled devices (phones, watches, tablets, air pods, smart glasses, etc.) on school grounds during the entire school day from the first bell to the last bell of the day. This includes class time, lunch, and study halls. School issued devices, such as Chromebooks, are exempt from this prohibition.

Full Policy: Use of Internet-Enabled Devices During the School Day (BOE Policy 7316)

The policy above will be permanently linked on our parents page and our students page.

Youtube Video About Cellphone Policy

Update 8/12/2025
Need to Know State Mandated Changes Graphic
Use of Cell Phones memo from Superintendent

May 12, 2026 Update:
Due to the construction at the Gouverneur High School, the GCSD Board of Education passed a resolution at their regular meeting on May 11, 2026, to approve the temporary suspension of portions of Policy 7316: Those portions of Policy 7316 requiring student storage of personal internet-enabled devices in lockers or on-site storage areas in the school building are temporarily suspended for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year and for the 2026-2027 school year only. The Superintendent and the administration shall make alternate arrangements for implementation of Education Law Section 2803’s requirements for storage of student devices for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year and the 2026-2027 school year.

Snow Days and Remote Learning

3/18/2026: As you know, we have now used all five of the allotted snow days for the 2025 - 2026 school year. Now that the district has an option to utilize fully remote instruction in place of snow days, we will be required to shift to remote learning days if we use any additional snow days this year.
You can find more detailed information by reading the documents below from our Superintendent Kelly.
Snow Day Memo (updated 3-18-2026)
Remote Learning Protocols

Busing Model Follow-up

After gathering survey information from the staff and community, a decision has been made to continue with the double-trip busing model. Read more in a memo about the busing survey results from the superintendent.

Daily Events

District Calendars

Sports Schedule

Arbiter Website

Annual Budget Vote and Election

2026-2027 Budget Information

GCSD Budget Flyer

Meet Your Board of Education Candidates

https://sites.google.com/gcsk12.org/boardcandidates-2026

Budget Vote

Date of Vote: May 19, 2026, High School Auditorium, 12 PM - 8 PM
Public Hearing for the Presentation of the 2026-2027 Budget: May 11, 2026, High School Auditorium, 5:30 PM

Request for Early Mail Ballot or Absentee Ballot: Please contact the District Clerk at 315-287-4870 (Option 8, 1) or kennedy.tatia@gcsk12.org to have an application mailed to you. The Application must be received by May 12, 2026. Upon receipt of the application, the clerk will review the application, and if the application is proper in all respects, the clerk will issue the ballot to the voter.

Request for Military Ballot:

Military voters who are qualified voters of the School District may apply for a military ballot by requesting an application from the District Clerk at 315-287-4870 (Option 8, 1) or kennedy.tatia@gcsk12.org. For a military voter to be issued a military ballot, the District Clerk must have received a valid ballot application no later than 5:00 pm on April 24, 2026. In a request for a military ballot application or ballot, the military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application or ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail.

First Student Gouverneur is Hiring Drivers

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No experience is necessary to become a First Student bus driver - our world class training team will bring you up to speed. Plus, you’ll receive great pay, and your work schedule will follow the school’s calendar year. No nights or weekends.

Apply online using the link provided below.
Questions? Call 315-287-0650

Apply Online Here

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NYS Digital Access Survey

Beginning with the 21-22 school year, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) is requiring school districts to submit data on each K-12 student’s access to digital resources.

The Gouverneur Central School District is providing our families 3 ways to complete the required NYS Digital Access Survey

Click the link below to access information about how to take the NY Digital Access Survey.

NYS Digital Access Survey Information

Delivering the Promise of a Brighter Future for Our Students and Our Community.

Gouverneur Central School District, in collaboration with the community, is dedicated to educating all individuals, in a safe environment, to be passionate learners and responsible citizens in a global society.

Strategic Plan