Eighth grade student Mohamed Elhadi is eager to compete in the regional Scripps Spelling Bee on March 28. The 14-year-old will represent the Menands School against the top spellers from around the region during the Albany competition. The winner will advance to a regional qualifier competition in pursuit of competing at the national competition in …
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Menands School officials are working on a draft 2026-27 school year budget that would be within the state’s tax cap. At a recent budget workshop, Board of Education members and administrators discussed a $14 million draft proposal that, at present, would require a 2.01% property tax increase. Superintendent Jennifer Cannavo said many details are still …
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A cast of about 40 students has been hard at work preparing to stage “Alice in Wonderland” at the Menands School. The budding thespians will take the stage on March 27 at 6 p.m. and March 28 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets at the door cost $10 for adults and $7 for children. It’s the first …
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Two Menands School sixth graders won the local Elks Americanism Essay contest. Astrid McNamara took first prize and Nila Saravan claimed second prize for their essays on “What does ‘service to your country’ mean to me?” Watervliet-Colonie Elks Lodge No. 1500 representative Colleen Quackenbush presented in mid-March McNamara and Saravan with gift cards for their …
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Registration is underway for kindergarten in the Menands School. Parents and/or guardians of any youth in the village who will 5 years old by Dec. 1, 2026 should register their child now for Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year. In order for us to plan to meet the needs of all our new students and …
Menands students were “hoppy” to help raise awareness for healthy habits and youth activities during a recent physical education program. Students in kindergarten through fifth grade took part in the American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge, raising awareness about the importance of physical activity and raising funds for the youth who have heart health issues. …
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Menands School fourth grader Pujitha Kasibhotia gave an A-plus worthy performance recently when competing in a school-wide spelling bee. The aspiring physician took second place in the competition that challenged representatives of the fourth, fifth sixth, seventh and eighth grades against one-another to see who was the top speller in Menands. Eighth grade student Mohamed …
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Budget development is underway in the Menands School, and the Board of Education is working with the administration to ensure a budget for the coming school year that continues the district’s commitment to academic rigor while remaining fiscally responsible to the residents of the village. Superintendent Jennifer Cannavo said the board and administration have four …
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A familiar face to Menands is returning in a new position. Sarah Horaczek has been named District Treasurer for Menands. She previously spent eight years at Menands as the music teacher before leaving to pursue opportunities in school district administration. With certification in teaching, school building leadership and school district leadership, Horaczek has held a …
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Amanda Furfaro-Martinez has joined the Menands School as its new Library Media Specialist. Furfaro-Martinez started the week of Feb. 2 after previously holding the same position in the Cairo-Durham Central School District. A Brooklyn native, she has worked throughout the Capital Region, including as a library teaching assistant at Colonie Central High School and as …
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