DISTRICT NEWS
New Lebanon Drama Club presents "Drinking Habits" on Feb. 27
(February 26, 2015) The New Lebanon Drama Club will present “Drinking Habits,” on Friday, February 27, at 7 p.m. at the New Lebanon Jr/Sr High School. The cost to attend the performance is free, with a suggested $2 donation.
Please ensure your children are up-to-date with vaccinations
(February 24, 2015) As you may be aware, the United States is experiencing a multi-state measles outbreak that includes several confirmed cases in New York State. At this time there are NO suspected or confirmed cases in the New Lebanon Central School District but we are asking parents/guardians to ensure that their children are up-to-date with their vaccinations. Learn more.
Congratulations to the Boys Modified Basketball team
(February 24, 2015) Congratulations to the Boys Modified Basketball team on a successful season. The team finished the season with a final overall record of 10-5, and a conference record of 9-4. Learn more.
New Lebanon CSD announces 2nd Quarter Honor Rolls
(February 12, 2015) New Lebanon CSD has announced the high honor roll and honor roll students for the second quarter of the 2014-15 school year. Learn more.
Snow day contingency plan
(February 11, 2015) The New Lebanon CSD has used up all of its alloted snow days for the school year. Should the district need additional snow days, the school calendar will be affected. Please read the memo from Superintendent Leslie Whitcomb for details.
Mary-Beth Liles named Master Teacher
(January 30, 2015) -- On January 21, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo welcomed New Lebanon Junior High School teacher Mary-Beth Liles to the Master Teacher Program. She is the second New Lebanon teacher to join the program. Learn more.
NL Jr/Sr High School teacher named News Channel 13 Top Teacher
(January 21, 2015) On January 21, local news reporter Elaine Houston visited the New Lebanon Jr/Sr High School to interview technology teacher Rick Jason, named a 2014-2015 WNYT News Channel 13 Top Teacher. Learn more.
Community Bingo Night - Thursday, February 12
(January 15, 2015) The community is invited to attend a Bingo Night on Thursday, February 12, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Walter B. Howard Elementary School. Admission is $8. All proceeds to benefit the New Lebanon Travel Club. Learn more.
New Lebanon Jr High School wins regional Future City competition
(January 13, 2015) The New Lebanon Jr High School team took first place at Saturday’s Capital District Future City competition at Proctor’s in Schenectady. The team scored higher than 24 other teams. They will go on to represent the region in the national competition in Washington D.C., February 14 – 18. Learn more.
2015-2016 Kindergarten and Pre-K registration now open
(January 13, 2015) The New Lebanon Central School District has begun the process of registering students for the 2015-16 Kindergarten and Pre-K classes. Learn more.
District to host public forum on military tax exemption
(January 8, 2015) The New Lebanon Central School District Board of Education is currently considering the adoption of a property tax exemption for certain military veterans living in the district. The District will host a public forum at the beginning of its regular Board meeting on Wednesday, January 21, at 7 p.m., in the Jr/Sr High School Library. Learn more.
NL music program spans district, community
(December 22, 2014) The New Lebanon CSD music program spans all grade levels. The faces that make up the high school band and choir come from a mixed bag of social groups and grade levels that work together, along with their teachers, to deliver an outstanding music program in both the school and the community. Learn more.
District welcomes Marlene Ehlers from Germany
(December 22, 2014) As part of the International Students Program at New Lebanon High School, sophomore Marlene Ehlers from Tuebenge, Germany is spending the school year learning about American culture and perfecting her English. Learn more.
Students attend leadership conference at Sage
(December 16, 2014) On December 4, students from both the Walter B. Howard Elementary and the Jr/Sr High School attended the 2014 Youth Leadership Summit at Sage College in Troy. Learn more.
New Lebanon CSD announces 1st Quarter Honor Rolls
(November 20, 2014) New Lebanon CSD has announced the high honor roll and honor roll students for the first quarter of the 2014-15 school year. Learn more.
Craft fair - Saturday, December 6
(November 20, 2014) The Walter B. Howard Elementary PTA will host its annual craft fair on Saturday, December 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the New Lebanon Jr/Sr High School. There will be crafters, a silent audciton, food, raffles and more. Fun for all ages! Vendors must register.
FREE Community Thanksgiving Dinner
(November 13, 2014) The community is invited to attend the annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Saturday, November 22, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the New Lebanon Jr/Sr High School Cafeteria. Hosted by the New Lebanon Appetites Anonymous Club, the event is FREE and open to the public. Learn more.
Please support the Appetites Anonymous Club
(October 23, 2014) Please support the Appetites Anonymoyus Club on November 9 for the Veteran's Day Chili Cookoff, and on November 22 for the Community Thanksgiving Dinner. Learn more.
Meet SRD Deputy Todd Hyson
(October 21, 2014) Columbia County Sheriff’s Deputy Todd Hyson is the new School Resource Deputy (SRD) who began work in New Lebanon CSD in September. Along with helping to maintain a safe learning environment in both buildings, Deputy Hyson is active in the classroom as well, providing students with learning resources on topics like Internet safety, bullying, and drug and alcohol awareness. Learn more.
Vendors needed for Holiday Craft Show - December 6
(October 21, 2014) The Walter B. Howard PTO is looking for vendors for the Holiday Craft Fair on December 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Jr/Sr High School. $30 for a 10' space with two chairs. Bring your own table or rent one for $5. Electricity is also available for $5. Please contact Melissa at angelsr4realcj@gmail.com or Michelle at michellebienes@yahoo.com for details or to reserve your spot.
Halloween Costume 5K Run to be held October 25
(October 14, 2014) The New Lebanon CSD community is invited to participate in "Chasing the Spirit," a Halloween 5K run in which participants run or walk in their costumes. The race takes place on Saturday, October 25, at the Jr/Sr High School. Registration is at 9 a.m., race is at 10 a.m. Learn more.
Parent/Teacher Conferences to be held October 16-17
(October 14, 2014) Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held this week with early dismissals:
Thursday, October 16
Jr/Sr High School - Early dismissal at 11:15 a.m.
WBH Elementary - Early dismissal at 11:45 a.m.
Friday, October 17
WBH Elementary - Early dismissal at 11:45 a.m.
District welcomes Trang Luu from Vietnam
(October 7, 2014) As part of the International Students Program at New Lebanon Jr/Sr High School, senior Trang Luu from Hanoi, Vietnam will spend the school year learning about American culture and sharing her native customs with both her host family and her fellow students. Learn more.
Reminder to stay safe by avoiding strangers
(September 19, 2014) You may have heard on the news today (9/19) about children in the town of Colonie and Berkshire County being approached by a man in gray car with New York plates, which police are investigating as possible attempted abductions. While there have been no reported incidents in our immediate area, today we took the opportunity to remind all our students to be vigilant about their safety when out and about. We are asking that our parents and guardians help us reinforce this message by speaking to your child/children about strangers and how to avoid potential dangers.
Please remind your children to:
- Avoid walking alone and walk in groups whenever possible.
- Don’t talk to strangers.
- If approached by a stranger, run away and immediately tell a trusted adult.
- Never get into a vehicle of someone you don’t know.
Together we can help make sure our children stay out of harm’s way.
Precautionary EV-D68 Information for Parents/Guardians
(September 18, 2014) The New York State Department of Health is advising parents and health care providers to be aware of the signs and symptoms of enterovirus EV-D68, a serious respiratory illness which has now been confirmed in more than a dozen children in New York State, including in the Capital Region. While we are currently not aware of any cases of EV-D68 in the New Lebanon Central School District, the Health Department has recommended that schools advise parents about the signs of enterovirus EV-D68 as a precaution. Learn more.
Homecoming, October 10 - 11
(September 18, 2014) On Friday, October 10, a number of Homecoming events will be held at the Jr/Sr High School including an Alumni Soccer Game, Varsity Boys Soccer Game, Bonfire and more. The Homecoming dance will be held on Saturday, October 11. GO TIGERS! Learn more.
Picture day is Friday, September 19
(September 18, 2014) Parents, please complete the order form sent home with your child and have them bring it with them to school in the morning. You can also order/prepay online by visiting www.adirondackschoolportraits. com.
New Lebanon Annual Soccer Tournament - September 4-6
(September 4, 2014) New Lebanon’s Annual Soccer Tournament will be held September 4, 5 and 6, 2014. This year’s competing teams include New Lebanon, Berlin, Mt. Everett and St. Joe’s. Click here for a full schedule.
Staff returns for Opening Day
(September 2, 2014) This morning all New Lebanon CSD employees including teachers, administrators, bus drivers, buildings and grounds staff, and others attended Opening Day at the Jr/Sr. High School. The district welcomes back students in grades 1-12 on Thursday, September 4. Kindergarten begins Friday, September 5. Learn more.
Please help hungry children, support the BackPack Program
(August 28, 2014) The New Lebanon CSD is once again participating in the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York’s BackPack Program. The program provides hungry children with backpacks full of food to meet their needs on weekends. Please consider making a donation to this worthy cause. Learn more.
Consortium receives grant to improve assessment practices
(August 20, 2014) New Lebanon CSD is part of a consortium of local school districts led by Questar III BOCES that will receive $399,314 in grant funding to review and improve student assessment practices this school year. Read more.
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Summer Learning at New Lebanon Jr/Sr High School
(August 18, 2014) This summer, Walter B. Howard Elementary students attended the summer school program for support in literacy, while incoming 8th and 9th grade students attended the Summer Academy to preview their learning for the next school year. Learn more...
Initial assessment data indicates growth at New Lebanon CSD
(August 15, 2014) The results of the spring 2014 Grades 3-8 Math and English Language Arts (ELA) assessments have been released. Overall, New Lebanon CSD’s results indicate growth from the previous year and this data will allow the district to focus its efforts in areas requiring further improvement. Learn more.
Information on NYS Property Tax Freeze Credit Program
(August 5, 2014) This fall, homeowners in New Lebanon CSD who qualify for New York’s STAR exemption will receive an additional state rebate check. The rebate is part of the Property Tax Freeze Credit Program created as part of this year’s New York State budget agreement. Qualified homeowners will receive the rebate because New Lebanon’s CSD’s proposed 2014-15 budget is within the state’s property tax cap. The 2014-15 budget spending plan carries a tax levy increase of 0 percent. The rebate check will come from the state, not the district. Click here for a fact sheet with more information.
Community learns to swim at New Lebanon Jr./Sr. High School
(August 5, 2014) This summer, dozens of children ages four to 13, are taking advantage of the pool at New Lebanon Jr./Sr. High School and learning the lifelong skill of swimming. Learn More.
Ruhe Field Named After Dedicated Coach
(July 25, 2014) On Wednesday, July 23, friends, family, students and former students gathered at the New Lebanon Jr./Sr. high school to celebrate the career of Fred Ruhe and to dedicate the newly constructed softball field in his name. Learn More.
Leslie Whitcomb Takes Oath of Office as Superintendent of Schools; Board Leadership Re-Elected
(July 3, 2014) At the Board of Education's reorganization meeting on July 2, Ms. Leslie Whitcomb was administered the oath of office as Superintendent of Schools. Ms. Whitcomb succeeds Ms. Karen McGraw, who will be retiring at the end of July. Recently re-elected Board of Education members Christine Sotek and Michael Bienes were each sworn in for another three-year-term. Timothy Lambert and Michael Bienes were re-elected president and vice president, respectively, for the 2014-15 school year. Congratulations to all. The Board also approved the 2014-15 meeting schedule.
Congratulations Class of 2014!
(July 1, 2014) Congratulations to New Lebanon's Class of 2014 who accepted their diplomas in front of family, friends, faculty and staff on June 28. Learn More
