Expressions of written word and art line the hallway and classroom walls throughout Menands Union Free School. They are samples from students in prekindergarten through eighth grade who are immersed in exciting projects to build, discover and dream of new ideas to positively impact the world. The children, who are our future, learn there is …
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It’s the day Menands School starts its annual end of the year alphabet countdown. Follow our calendar from A to Z and join in the fun as we make our way to the last day of school. Today is ART DAY! We hope you join us at Menands School at 6:00 p.m. for The Evening …
Proposed 2023-24 budget aligns with District Strategic Plan; enhances safety, programs, and keeps levy within the limit Polls will be open at Menands School from noon to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16. Menands residents are being asked to consider a proposed $11.5 million spending plan for the 2023-24 school year. Under the proposed plan, …
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The following is the public information about the three part budget, property tax report card and and other information the state requires school districts to post. Three part budget statement 2021-22 School District Report Card/Fiscal Accountability Supplement Property Tax Report Card Administrative Salary Disclosure The Tax Exemption Report
After 10 years serving as the Menands Superintendent, Dr. Maureen Long has announced that it is her intention to retire at the close of the 2022-2023 school year. The Board of Education appointed Jennifer Cannavo to succeed her in the role of superintendent, effective July 28, 2023. The board made this official on Monday, March …
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Dear Menands Families, Due to the unique circumstances from the pandemic, our school lunch fund has an excess fund balance that must be exhausted. We are taking this opportunity to provide all meals at no charge to students. The change in meal pricing began on Monday, February 5. Any balance remaining in your child’s school …
On January 9, parents and members of the community attended the district’s public forum in regards to Exploring a Partnership between Menands School & the Village Police Department in the Menands School Cafeteria. For those who are not able to attend, a recording of the forum can be found HERE, a video recording will be …
Mrs. Nersesian’s third grade students created pictures of their visible and invisible sides while learning about character traits. The class discussed how people can have outside physical characteristics as well as internal characteristics. “We used the terms visible and invisible,” Mrs. Nersesian said. “Invisible being things that are not inherently seen but represent who we …
Our district will have a new state senator in January, Mr. Jake Ashby. The Senator-elect reached out to Dr. Long to introduce himself and discuss the school’s priorities ahead of the legislative session. A new priority for this year is our Innovation Lab pilot program taught by Mrs. Sposito. While Mr. Ashby was touring the …
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The winner of this year’s annual Menands Spelling Bee is eighth grader Preetham Gandla. The runner-up is sixth grader Adhiraa Sivakumar. They both received a gift certificate courtesy of the PTA. We wish Preetham luck as he moves on to the Regional Spelling Bee on March 15 that will be conducted through Zoom. If he …
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