A new English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum is allowing Menands students to start a new chapter on literacy while also gaining volumes of knowledge in the sciences. The American Reading Company curriculum was implemented at the start of the 2024-25 school year, and school officials say they are already seeing results. “Our students have done …
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The 2024-2025 school year Menands School yearbook is on sale now. Each yearbook costs $20. Sales will continue until May 2, after which time no more yearbooks will be able to be ordered. The cutoff date allows the yearbook team to have an accurate order count to be sure that everyone that wants a yearbook can …
There are two vacant Board of Education Seats that will be voted upon at the Annual Budget vote and Election on May 20, 2025. The candidate receiving the highest number of votes shall be elected to the four (4) year term commencing July 1, 2025, and expiring on June 30, 2029. The candidate with the …
There will be a Special Board of Education Meeting on Monday, March 24th, at 6:30 p.m. This meeting will include a Budget Workshop. All Board of Education meetings and budget workshops are live-streamed on YouTube. Agendas are posted in BoardDocs. See the BOE page of our website for more information.
A veteran teacher is returning to the Menands School as the new first grade teacher. Amanda Bell has taught elementary school and special education classes for the past 15 years, most recently in the Albany City Schools where she served as a first-grade teacher. While obtaining her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the College of Saint …
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Menands voters will consider in May whether ownership of the Menands Public Library should be transferred from the school to the library Board of Trustees. The Menands Board of Education approved on March 10 putting the transfer before voters as a proposition on May 20 – the district’s annual budget vote date. The vote will …
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Tonight there is a Public Hearing, Budget Workshop, and Board of Education Meeting all at Menands School! The public hearing is regarding the transfer of ownership of the Menands Public Library to the Library Board of Trustees. The Menands UFSD currently owns the property and building. Here is the presentation for the Public Hearing. Tune …
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Two popular events recently closed out the Menands School’s Black History Month celebration. On March 5, a performance by ZUZU African Acrobats captivated students and onlookers alike entertained and engaged students at the school. The Tanzania-based acrobatic troupe “were amazing to watch. The kids absolutely loved them and the performers returned that love,” said Superintendent …
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Taj Buskey is a self-described jack of all trades in the Menands School, having worked as custodian, a kitchen worker, hall monitor and lunch monitor. Now, he is taking on a new role, one that will directly impact many students and parents. The village resident was recently appointed parent liaison for the Menands School and …
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Trimester 3 club sign-ups are now open. Click the link below to see club listings. Sign-up links are at the bottom of the page. 2024-2025 Clubs and Activities
