On September 12, 2022, the Board of Education approved a Strategic Plan that will guide the district over the next five years. This plan was thoughtfully developed by a comprehensive constituent group to align with our mission & vision. Specific Action Steps have been created which align with our overarching District Goals of: student achievement …
We will be welcoming the upcoming winter break with a series of themed days the week of December 19th! Here’s what you need to know to prepare. Monday, December 19 – Let it Snow! Let it Reindeer! Come dressed in white with your favorite snowflake or snowman clothes or get your reindeer gear on! Antlers …
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We are excited to let you know that we have joined Instagram as MenandsSchool Our first posts are from our Red Ribbon Week campaign — an annual tradition to raise awareness of the dangers of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and violence. For five days we dress in a theme to show our united effort to maintain …
Decorate a pumpkin using paints, markers, yarn, paper, fabric, buttons-anything you like, and turn your pumpkin into your favorite book character. To enter the contest: Take 2 photos – one of the pumpkin by itself and another with you and your pumpkin. Grades k-8 send both photos to aford@menands.org using your school email account. In …
Red Ribbon Week at Menands School: October 25 to October 31 Red Ribbon is a nationally recognized week to raise awareness of the dangers of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and violence. The advocacy is in response to the tragic death of a drug enforcement agent named Kiki Camarena. Menands Union Free School District annually supports this …
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”We are incredibly excited that some opportunities with staffing and schedules have allowed us the flexibility to bring this tremendous opportunity to incorporate 21st century real world STEAM skills,” said Superintendent Long. “We are so appreciative to our neighbors in North Colonie who shared with us their prior work in this regard, and assisted us …
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Individual school supply lists for the 2022-23 school year can be found here: https://www.menands.org/academics/supply-lists/
Congratulations to the following middle school students for their fourth quarter academic achievements. SUPERINTENDENT’S LIST (95+ AVERAGE) Sam D MaKenzie E Ali H Yirou K Mudaser N Besem O Ella P Mina A Joaquin E-C Preetham B-G Djuly J-F Keerthika K Jillian L Josephine L Ishae P-N Kiara-Tawny R Adithya T Basirika Z Seeraj B …
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Menands School is proud to recognize 30 eighth graders on their accomplishments and the successful completion of their Menands School education. On June 23, the following students received their diplomas: Elsir A. Ahmed A. Mohamed A. Charlize Nir’ee B. Ryan B. Carly D. Sam Warren D. MaKenzie E. Duckenley G. Christopher H. Ali H. Brooke …
Dear Menands Families, The past few weeks have not been easy, as our nation continues to process the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas. There has been an increased spotlight on school safety in light of recent events, and with that, we would like to share an overview of our safety procedures with you. Building safety and …
