June 10: Friday Update

Good afternoon Menands families! What a beautiful day we are having – perfect for our annual Field Day! It was also nice enough for our Sunshine and Sparkle clubs to greet their peers upon arrival this morning, with special guests Officers Stone and Kullman.  Thank you to our staff, PTA and volunteers for helping make …

June 3: Friday Update

Dear Menands Parents and Families: Happy Friday to you all! It’s such a beautiful day here at Menands School! Before you begin your weekend, we would like to share some important information about upcoming dates and events. If you did not receive our message earlier this week regarding our security protocols, please take a moment …

May 20: Friday Update

Hello Menands Families, We had such a great week here at Menands School. First, we would like to thank everyone for making our in-person Evening of the Arts a success. It was great to see many of you for the first time in over two years. Our students had so much fun showing off their …

Upcoming author visit, new titles added to the Menands StoryWalk®

Accredited author, journalist and animal rights activist, John Gray, is coming for an author’s visit next Thursday, May 26. He will be meeting with students kindergarten through fourth grade, showcasing his books “Sweet Polly Petals” and “God Needed a Puppy.” Gray is known for his dedication to helping animals. In honor of Gray’s visit, we  …

2022-23 budget passes with 83 percent approval

On May 17, Menands Union Free School District voters approved (165 to 33) a $10.8 million spending plan for the 2022-23 school year. Under the approved budget, spending will increase by $545,987 over the current year. The spending plan continues all current student programs, services and student supports. Budget additions for next year include one …

May 13: Friday Update

Good afternoon Menands families, The sun is shining on this beautiful Friday here at Menands School! Before you start your weekend, we have a few updates and upcoming events we would like to make you aware of. Last Friday, the Menands PTA hosted Family Fun Night here at Menands School. Students and their families painted …

Annual budget vote and Board of Education election on May 17

On Tuesday, March 17, Menands voters will have the opportunity to vote on the $10,821,622 proposed budget for the 2022-23 school year. Under the proposal, spending would increase by $545,987 over the current year. The increase is offset by significant revenue generated from Foundation Aid. Additionally, the budget proposal carries a tax levy increase of …

Evening of the Arts returns after two years on May 17

Dear Parents & Families, We are excited to share that we will be hosting our Evening of the Arts on Tuesday May 17, coinciding with our school budget vote and Board of Education elections.  For the past two years, we were unable to hold the event as we traditionally would, due to COVID-19 restrictions. This …

May 6: Friday Update

Good afternoon Menands Families, We hope you had a great week. We have a few updates to share with you before you start the weekend. Yearbooks are currently on sale for $18. They are available for purchase online through Jostens until May 15. Students from our Yearbook Club worked on the publication all year, from …

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