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Kindergarten Info Night

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Menands School will host Kindergarten Information Night on Wednesday, March 11 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. This is an important evening for families with incoming kindergarteners to learn about expectations, routines, and what the year ahead looks like. If you know a neighbor with a child entering kindergarten, please consider giving them a heads up.

About Menands, NY

Discover what makes Menands such a great place to live and explore.

Menands is a compact village just north of downtown Albany, tucked along the Hudson River with a quiet, residential feel and easy access to the Capital District’s bigger attractions. People like the mix of small-street calm and nearby outings, from walks at Albany Rural Cemetery to quick trips to riverfront paths and parks in the surrounding area. Brisk mornings and clear, comfortable stretches of daylight make it easy to fit in a stroll or a bike ride before or after work.

Living options include single-family homes on tree-lined blocks, smaller multifamily properties, and a range of rentals that suit commuters and downsizers alike. Getting around is straightforward, with nearby highways and local roads connecting quickly to Albany, Troy, and major employers, plus convenient access to shopping and dining corridors close by. For day-to-day errands, residents appreciate being near supermarkets, services, and the broader set of arts, events, and restaurants centered in Albany.