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Galway Central School District is located in western Saratoga County in upstate New York approximately 12 miles west of Saratoga Springs, 25 miles northwest of Albany, and approximately 200 miles north of New York City.
Tech Valley
Located next door to New York's Tech Valley, Galway is just 20 miles away from GLOBALFOUNDRIES where the the most advanced semiconductor wafer manufacturing facility in the world is being built at the Luther Forest Technology Campus in Malta. Construction of the new fab, called “Fab 8,” began in 2009 and is on track to begin manufacturing in 2012.
The Fab 8 project is currently the largest commercial economic development project in the United States and approximately 1,400 new positions are expected to be created once the new facility is in full operation. As part of the ramp-up for Fab 8, GLOBALFOUNDRIES is growing its workforce and recruiting top industry talent from around the world.
Click here to watch a video to learn more about the Fab 8 project, the new careers opportunities available at Fab 8, and life in New York’s “Tech Valley.”
Our District
Galway School District is one of the largest school districts, geographically (120 square miles) and is primarily a rural/suburban district. All or part of the eight townships are included. The K-12 enrollment of the district is approximately 1,111 students housed in a single building that consists of three distinct areas:
- Joseph Henry Elementary School (K-6)
- Galway Junior/Senior High School (7-12)
Uniquely Galway
Class sizes in Galway are small with the average being around 20 students. The District has a commitment to include special education students in mainstream classes and has a comprehensive and state-recognized program for Academic Intervention Service offering a quick response to intervention.
While it's a relatively small rural school with limited resources, Galway School offers extensive opportunities for students in the areas of business, technology, Advanced Placement Courses and University in the High School classes. Galway has a sophisticated computer network and participates in the Saratoga Adirondack Network that provides distance-learning opportunities for enrichment.
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A strong relationship between the school district and community has proved to be a valuable partnership. The community takes full advantage of the school facilities and uses them extensively for their activities. The District welcomes parents and community members as partners in our educational efforts and is home to approximately 110 professional and dedicated staff who provide a comprehensive educational program for our students. Our staff recognize the efforts of the community which strongly support our school program and they also give back to the community by supporting all local initiatives.
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