May 20: Friday Update

Hello Menands Families, We had such a great week here at Menands School. First, we would like to thank everyone for making our in-person Evening of the Arts a success. It was great to see many of you for the first time in over two years. Our students had so much fun showing off their …

Upcoming author visit, new titles added to the Menands StoryWalk®

Accredited author, journalist and animal rights activist, John Gray, is coming for an author’s visit next Thursday, May 26. He will be meeting with students kindergarten through fourth grade, showcasing his books “Sweet Polly Petals” and “God Needed a Puppy.” Gray is known for his dedication to helping animals. In honor of Gray’s visit, we  …

2022-23 budget passes with 83 percent approval

On May 17, Menands Union Free School District voters approved (165 to 33) a $10.8 million spending plan for the 2022-23 school year. Under the approved budget, spending will increase by $545,987 over the current year. The spending plan continues all current student programs, services and student supports. Budget additions for next year include one …

May 13: Friday Update

Good afternoon Menands families, The sun is shining on this beautiful Friday here at Menands School! Before you start your weekend, we have a few updates and upcoming events we would like to make you aware of. Last Friday, the Menands PTA hosted Family Fun Night here at Menands School. Students and their families painted …

Are you ready? Annual ‘A-Z Days’ begin on Monday, May 16

A-Z Days, an annual Menands School tradition, will begin on Monday, May 16 until the end of the school year. Each school day will have a respective theme corresponding with a letter of the alphabet, such as Dance Day and Joke Day, leading up to the last day of school. Below, you will find a …

Menands students learn about STEM in and outside the classroom

Students across all grade levels are learning about STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) in the classroom and beyond. Kindergarten classes are currently participating in the ABC’s of STEM program through the Capital Region BOCES Education Support Services division. The program, which is sponsored by industry leaders in the STEM field such as GlobalFoundries, provides …

Annual budget vote and Board of Education election on May 17

On Tuesday, March 17, Menands voters will have the opportunity to vote on the $10,821,622 proposed budget for the 2022-23 school year. Under the proposal, spending would increase by $545,987 over the current year. The increase is offset by significant revenue generated from Foundation Aid. Additionally, the budget proposal carries a tax levy increase of …

Evening of the Arts returns after two years on May 17

Dear Parents & Families, We are excited to share that we will be hosting our Evening of the Arts on Tuesday May 17, coinciding with our school budget vote and Board of Education elections.  For the past two years, we were unable to hold the event as we traditionally would, due to COVID-19 restrictions. This …

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