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Back To School!

2026-2027 School Year

Back To School Illustration with First Day date (7/2026)

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Brilliant Pathways School of Distinction logo with GMU logo (8/2026)

School of Distinction streak hits 8!

Superintendent Heather Wilcox announced today (August 10) that Gilbertsville-Mount Upton has earned a Brilliant Pathways School of Distinction Award for the eighth consecutive school year! Click to read more about this award, which we've received every school year since 2018-2019!
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GMU Summer Newsletter cover (7/2026)

GMU’s Summer Newsletter is here!

The latest edition of GMU's newsletter, The Journey, will be mailed to GMUCSD residents soon, but you can see the digital version online right now! Just click to visit our online Newsletter page to see our 2026 Summer Newsletter, as well as archived newsletters that date back to the 2017-2018 school year.
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No-Cost School Meals in 2026-2027

Gilbertsville-Mount Upton will continue to offer school meals at no cost to families during the 2026-2027 school year as part of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. All students enrolled at GMUCSD are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at school at no charge to your household each day of the 2026-2027 school year. Click for more information!
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GMU logo with Safety Plan text (7/2026)

GMU’s 2026-2027 District-Wide Safety Plan

The GMUCSD Board of Education will hold a public hearing regarding the 2026-2027 District-Wide Safety Plan on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in the board room. The public comment period will remain open through the board meeting on August 5, 2026, when the board plans to adopt the plan. Click to view the plan.
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Fall Sports 2026 poster with icons (6/2026)

Notice: 2026 Fall Sports

Unadilla Valley and Gilbertsville-Mount Upton will continue their partnership during the 2026 fall sports season to provide students at both districts with the best athletic opportunities possible. Both Boards of Education have approved merged UV/GMU teams in several fall sports. Click for more information.
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Important Dates

OPEN HOUSE
Tuesday, September 8
5:00-7:00 p.m.
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Thursday, September 10
Please arrive by 7:50 a.m.
FIRST BOARD MEETING
Wednesday, September 16
6:00 p.m.
FIRST ROCKIN' RAIDERS
Friday, October 2
9:00 a.m.

School Meals

Breakfast and lunch will continue to be provided free of charge to all students when school is in session. GMU has once again qualified for the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program for the 2026-2027 school year, ensuring that all students have access to healthy meals every school day! We strongly encourage you to fill out this Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Household Income Eligibility Form, which helps the school as well as our students who might be eligible to have test fees waived or reduced fees for college courses.

School Supplies

GMU will once again provide general school supplies for all Elementary and Middle/High School students. Everything your child needs for learning will be ready and waiting in the classroom!

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