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A recent event at the Menands School focused a bright light—and flashy—light on the work students put into their occupational and physical therapy treatments at the school. Using glow-in-the-dark balls, balloons and other equipment combined with a black light, the elementary school students completed several occupational and physical therapy tasks while having fun. “This was …

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The annual Multicultural Night celebration at Menands School drew a crowd of students and parents to the campus. The May 9 event featured food, fun, dance, and musical performances, as well as information stations that reflect the broad and diverse community that Menands is, said Superintendent Jennifer Cannavo. More than 20 tables provided information on …

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Menands residents will go to the polls on Tuesday, May 20 to vote on a proposed $12.9 million budget for the 2025-2026 school year.  In addition to the annual budget, voters will consider two separate propositions: A $6.67 million Capital Project and the transfer of the village library property to the Library Board of Trustees. …

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Two candidates are vying for two seats on the Menands Board of Education. Jason Hoffman and incumbent Patrick Semexant are seeking the two spots on the board. There is one four-year term on the board that commences on July 1, 2025, and expires on June 30, 2029. The second term is for the remaining balance …

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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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