Month: April 2026
2026-27 budget newsletter now available.
The 2026-27 school budget newsletters are in the mail and should be arriving at your door step soon. You can also view it by using this link.
2026 Best Communities for Music Education Award
It’s Time to Celebrate! Mechanicville CSD has been selected to receive one of the Best Communities for Music Education Awards from The NAMM Foundation. The District’s collective efforts have been instrumental in making music part of a well-rounded education for our students. “We applaud your community’s unwavering commitment to creating an environment where each child …
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No School – Friday, May 22nd and Tuesday, May 26th
Dear MCSD Families and Students, Thanks to minimal weather-related closures, our district has two unused emergency/snow days. In accordance with our school calendar, these days will now be “given back” to students and staff. As a result, the District will be closed, and there will be no school on the following dates: Friday, May 22 Tuesday, …
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HS Band Receives Gold Rating at NYSSMA Majors!
The Mechanicville High School band earned a Gold Rating on its Level V program on April 22, 2026, at Shaker High School. This is the first Gold rating for a Level 5 performance in program history. These students came together as a team to put on an absolutely fantastic performance. Please come see them live …
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2026-27 Pre-K Lottery Information – Deadline May 21st
The PreK lottery for the 2026-27 school year will take place in the Spring. The Mechanicville City School District offers a Pre-K program for 4-year old children. Seats are limited and selected through a random lottery process. Eligible children must be a resident of the Mechanicville City School District and meet the age requirement to …
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2- Hour Delay for Professional Development on 4/28
Just a reminder: the school day will start two hours later than normal on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, to allow staff to participate in professional development.
District seeks applications for next Transportation Supervisor
The District is seeking a dedicated, safety-conscious, and highly organized professional to serve as our next Transportation Supervisor. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for the overall direction of the district’s transportation program, ensuring that our students arrive at school and return home safely every single day. Deadline to apply is April 21, 2026 …
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Transportation Supervisor Announces Retirement
Michael Pratt, after 43 years of dedicated service to the students and school community, will be retiring from the District on June 30, 2026.
Board Adopts 2026-27 School Budget
At their regularly scheduled meeting held on Thursday, April 2, 2026, the Board of Education adopted the 2026–27 school budget. This budget represents a 2.3% increase in spending from the previous year, the total budget will be $37,350,893. The approved budget maintains all current programs and staffing levels. Additionally, it includes the purchase of four …