Voters approve budget, Capital Project and library transfer

Menands residents approved on Tuesday a $12.9 million budget for the 2025-2026 school year. Voters also approved two separate propositions: a $6.67 million Capital Project and the transfer of the village library property to the Library Board of Trustees. Finally, voters approved the $306,423 annual village library budget by a vote of 153 to 21 …

Budget, Capital Project, library transfer on the ballot for Menands voters

Menands residents will go to the polls on Tuesday, May 20, to vote on a proposed $12.9 million budget for the 2025-2026 school year. In addition to the annual budget, voters will consider two separate propositions: a $6.67 million Capital Project and the transfer of the village library property to the Library Board of Trustees.  …

‘Glow Day’ shines a light on occupational therapy in schools

A recent event at the Menands School focused a bright light—and flashy—light on the work students put into their occupational and physical therapy treatments at the school. Using glow-in-the-dark balls, balloons and other equipment combined with a black light, the elementary school students completed several occupational and physical therapy tasks while having fun. “This was …

Multicultural celebration draws a crowd at Menands School

The annual Multicultural Night celebration at Menands School drew a crowd of students and parents to the campus. The May 9 event featured food, fun, dance, and musical performances, as well as information stations that reflect the broad and diverse community that Menands is, said Superintendent Jennifer Cannavo. More than 20 tables provided information on …

Calendar update: No school on May 23

An update to the school calendar — Friday, May 23 is now a day off from classes for all students and staff. The district is using an unused snow day built into the calendar to provide  everyone a well-deserved, four-day weekend attached to Memorial Day. Residents of Menands who attend out-of-district schools will still have …

Budget newsletter being distributed; Proposal to go before voters on May 20

Menands residents will go to the polls on Tuesday, May 20 to vote on a proposed $12.9 million budget for the 2025-2026 school year.  In addition to the annual budget, voters will consider two separate propositions: A $6.67 million Capital Project and the transfer of the village library property to the Library Board of Trustees. …

Students encouraged to make the right choices, reject vaping, tobacco and more

A national speaker paid a visit to the Menands School this week to encourage students to make the right choices in life. Michael DeLeon, founder of Steered Straight Inc., spoke to students on May 5 about the dangers of vaping, alcohol and tobacco and how they should lift each other up through words, deeds and …

Two candidates are vying for two seats on the Board of Education

Two candidates are vying for two seats on the Menands Board of Education. Jason Hoffman and incumbent Patrick Semexant are seeking the two spots on the board. There is one four-year term on the board that commences on July 1, 2025, and expires on June 30, 2029. The second term is for the remaining balance …

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