A weeklong camp is putting Menands and Watervliet students in the driver’s seat of their learning. The annual science, technology, engineering and math [STEM] camp brings 24 students from Menands and Watervliet schools together to learn and have fun. “It’s fun; it’s teaching me stuff that I can actually use,” said Umair Mohammed, a rising …
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Linked below are the school supply lists for each grade. If you have any questions please reach out to Beth D’Angelo at bdangelo@menands.org. PreK Kindergarten K-2 Self Contained 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3-5 Self Contained 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade – 8th Grade
Appointment for a Vacated Board Seat Beginning September 2024 through May 20, 2025. The Menands Union Free School District Board of Education seeks to fill a vacancy on the Board for the seat previously held by Mashal Shaikh, who recently resigned effective June 30, 2025. New York State law allows school boards to fill such …
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The board meeting link will be through Google Meets this evening. Here is the link – https://meet.google.com/xkg-wcpw-xhe
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of one of our beloved kindergarten teachers, Mrs. Maldonado, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends, students, and colleagues during this difficult time. She was a dedicated educator who touched the lives of so many …
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The Draft of the 2024-25 District-Wide Safety Plan is now posted on our website here.
The Menands School campus is closed to the public due to the construction that is taking place this Summer. This means that no public access is available to any part of our property, including the tennis courts, the basketball court, playgrounds, or the soccer field. Visitors to campus must do so by appointment and call …
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MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2024 In anticipation of extreme heat this week and its impact on health and safety in schools, Menands School will have half days for grades PreK-8 on Tuesday, June 18, and Thursday, June 20. Schools are closed on Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth and there is already a half day …
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For the final stretch of the school year we will be featuring an 8th grader every day! Today’s 8th grader is: Nana Yaa Dako How many years at Menands: 7 years What high school will you be attending: Shaker High Favorite event/activity and why: Multicultural fair-because there was food from different cultures Favorite class: Social …
What’s Happening In June? June 4th: Algebra Regents Exam June 7th: Field Day June 10th: Board of Education Meeting 6:30 pm June 14th: Middle School Career Day 1 pm – 3 pm June 18th: Talent Show 1:30 pm -3:00 pm June 19th: No School – Juneteenth June 20th: Earth Science Regents Exam June 20th: End …
