Twenty-six eighth grade students will graduate from the Menands School during an evening ceremony on June 26. The rising high school students are leaving the PreK-8 school district and are largely pursuing their academic endeavors in four area school districts—North Colonie, South Colonie, Watervliet and Tech Valley High School. The ceremony begins at 6 p.m. …
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Each year, the Menands School invites parents and guardians to participate in the annual Climate Survey. This short survey is an important tool that helps us understand your experiences and perspectives. Your feedback plays a key role in shaping our planning and decisions for the upcoming school year, ensuring we continue to create a supportive, inclusive, …
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Four Menands students are recipients of the Capital Zone of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Dream Maye, Astrid McNamara, Salah Elhag, Juan Diego Muniz Sanchez were presented the awards during a mid-May ceremony at Hudson Valley Community College. The students are all in the fifth grade. Teacher Shirah …
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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. …
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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 …
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