Program helps Menands School students LEAD the way

An innovative program being taught by Menands police officers is helping Menands School students make the right decisions in life, whether it’s in their educational or personal lives. Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence, better known by the acronym LEAD, is in its second year at the school. Initially, the program was launched for Menands …

Menands youth shine a light on the contributions of African American inventors

Fourth grade students in Menands are shining a light on the work of African American inventors during the school’s Black History Month. Students in Christina Rowland’s class are learning about the work of 19th century inventor Lewis Howard Latimer. Latimer is famous for inventions such as an evaporative air conditioner, an improved toilet system for …

Board of Education to consider adding on to school

The Board of Education is considering a new capital project that will provide additional classroom space in Menands School to address an increase in student enrollment and educational mandates. The $6.67 million project is expected to come before the board at its March 10th meeting. Superintendent Jennifer Cannavo said said the project  would have a …

New speech teacher joins Menands School faculty

Destin Parsons is the new speech and language teacher at Menands School. She was appointed by the Board of Education earlier this month and started work immediately. Prior to joining Menands, Parsons worked as a speech therapist at A Child’s Place in Troy. A graduate of Long Island University and the College of St. Rose, …

Menands parents: Register your child now for PreK

Parents of youth under the age of four-years-old are encouraged to register their children for the school’s full-day PreK program. Children who will turn four-years-old by Dec. 1 are eligible to attend the program, which is made possible through state funding. The program provides students with an opportunity to engage in play-based learning while exploring, …

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