Dear community members: We are looking for feedback that will help us guide the future of the Menands School. In recent weeks, we have distributed a survey seeking feedback that will be used to develop a plan guiding the school during the next five years. The goal of this plan is to foster a school …
Menands seventh grade student Makayla Levin saw something she didn’t like taking place in the school and, using the training she received through a pair of schoolwide initiatives, did something about it. Levin said she was troubled by new students being bullied earlier this year. “There was constant drama going on with people picking on …
Trimester 2 clubs sign ups are open until November 21st! Here is the link to the club page. Club descriptions and schedules are listed first, sign up forms are at the bottom of the page. These clubs will begin staying after school on December 8th. 2025-2026 Clubs and Activities
Menands students were inspired to never give up, encourage others and do their best during an early November assembly. Using yo-yo tricks such as “the breakaway” and “the man on the flying trapeze” to bring “oohs” and “ahhs” from students in grades prek through five, Noah Klauser of The Ned Show guided the young scholars on a …
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Menands students are hard at work building a school environment that is inclusive for all. For the second consecutive school year, representatives of the Sweethearts & Heroes are guiding students, faculty and staff through training designed to build a culture among students that rejects bullying and accepts everyone. During monthly training sessions, the organization is …
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With winter weather right around the corner, we want to advise you of a change to the closing notification system in Menands. Starting immediately, Menands closings will no longer be posted on WNYT Channel 13. This is a result of WNYT’s decision to no longer be a part of the School Closing Network. Menands closings …
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Nearly 200 community members enjoyed an evening concert by national recording artist Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra as the Menands School concluded a daylong Hispanic Heritage celebration on Thursday. The orchestra filled the school’s gymnasium with the rhythm and groove of salsa and body swaying merengues as students, family members and even Principal Kathleen …
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A rehabilitated art room is fostering creativity and success among Menands students this school year. Summer upgrades for the room included new furniture and floor repairs that make it a more “inviting” classroom. “The biggest take-away from the work is that the kids have more creative space and can move around more freely, working together …
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From the mouths of our students, here is why our board members are so valuable ….
A $50,000 state grant was presented to Menands School officials during an Oct. 9 ceremony at the school. The funding, secured by Assemblyman Phil Steck, will provide for increased family engagement and community activities, school officials said. “These funds will allow us to continue growing our efforts to connect, educate and empower our Menands families. …
