Dear Menands School Community, As you are most likely aware, health and safety guidance from the state and local health departments related to COVID-19 continues to evolve. As always, we remain committed to keeping our students in school, while providing a safe learning environment for all. We also remain committed to providing staff and families …
On Thursday, Dec. 16, the Menands School hosted our annual spelling bee. Students advanced to the school-wide spelling bee based on their performance in their class spelling work. The first place winner of our school spelling bee will advance to the Capital Region Spelling Bee at Proctors Theater in February. Adi Thumilan, a seventh grade …
Dear Menands Families, The Menands Union Free School District is aware of the recent communications being shared on Tik Tok and Instagram related to school violence. These communications have been circulating in school districts locally, statewide and nationally and do not pertain to any district in particular. Like many school districts, Menands has shared this …
The district learned Thursday of a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the Menands School community. District leaders are working closely with the Albany County Department of Health to supply contact tracing information. Any students or staff members who were considered a close or proximate contact have been contacted by a school administrator and will also …
Menands residents should be on the lookout this week for the 2021-22 budget newsletter. A digital version of the newsletter is also available. PROPOSED BUDGET INCREASES TAX LEVY BY 0.31% Menands residents will go to the polls on Tuesday, May 18 to vote on a proposed $10.28 million spending plan for the 2021-22 school year. …
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The Menands Scholastic Book Fair helps our students discover new books, favorite characters, and more! Every purchase earns our school rewards for much needed resources. Plus, shipping is free on book-only purchases over $25. The online shop will be open May 10-23. Take a moments to scroll through the virtual flier! Some of the books …
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Proposed budget increases tax levy by 0.31% Menands residents will go to the polls on Tuesday, May 18 to vote on a proposed $10.28 million spending plan for the 2021-22 school year. Under the proposed budget, spending would increase by $451,265 over the current year. The increase is offset by a significant increase in revenue …
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Transportation requests for students who attend schools other than Menands are due by April 25th. Transportation Request Form 2021-22 If you have any questions please contact the school at 518-465-4561, ext. 101. Please fill out the form as you typically would if there were no school restrictions.
A few Menands teachers are putting in time over spring recess to bring some positivity to an unusual location in our school. Michele Ervin, Rachel McQuade, Trisha O’Connell and Pat Testo are beautifying two of our bathrooms with colorful painted images and encouraging messages. The group comprises the Sunshine Committee and the idea to brighten …
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