Congratulations to Zach Benedict, who was the recipient of this year’s Martin Van Buren History Award! On June 3, Zach joined other area recipients at a reception hosted by the Friends of Lindenwald at the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site in Kinderhook.
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Buckenroth Receives “Movers and Shakers” Award
Our very own Britt Buckenroth was the recipient of the School Library System “Movers and Shakers” Award. The recognition is for a member librarian who has made a significant contribution to the school and/or library community and has demonstrated the potential for leadership and growth in the profession. It is an accolade well deserved, as… Read more »
Letter to WBH families about lunch purchase option on half-days
As you know, next Monday, June 24th, Tuesday, June 25th and Wednesday, June 26th are early dismissal days. Our students will be dismissed at 11:45 a.m. On early dismissal days we will give our students the opportunity to purchase a school lunch. Lunch on early dismissal days will be optional for our students. On these… Read more »
Teacher Awarded Grant for School Wide Stem Challenge
This fall, Jr/Sr High School math teacher Dolores Storey, was one of six area educators awarded grants from the Education Award Program of the College Club. The Education Award Program provides funds for a class project benefiting local students in Berkshire County and Columbia County, N.Y. Storey was awarded $1,754 to purchase technology and supplies… Read more »
New Lebanon CSD Seeks RFP for Before/Afterschool Program
The New Lebanon Central School District is seeking proposals for the purpose of entering into an agreement for a Before/After School Program at Walter B. Howard Elementary for the 2019-20 school year. Proposals must be submitted by noon on July 12, 2019. RFP
NL senior speaks about lessons learned from track
This spring, the New Lebanon Board of Education approved the merger of the track teams as well as JV and Varsity baseball, softball and basketball teams with Berlin High School. New Lebanon senior Natalie Zema has run track for six years and spoke about her spring sport experience at the athletic banquet on May 29…. Read more »
2019 High School Academic Awards
High School students were honored on June 4 at the Academic Awards Ceremony. Students were presented with Academic Awards, Special Awards and were recognized for achieving Honor Roll. The following awards and winners were presented: 9th & 10th Grade Academic Awards Leah Blatt- Most Creative in Studio Art Benjamin Chaput- Academic Excellence in P.E and… Read more »
2019 Regents Week Exam & Transportation Information
High School (June 18 – June 25) High school students should only come to school for their regents exams. The regents exam schedule is printed on the reverse of this sheet. Students may report to school for the entire day, but they will have to remain in the cafeteria until their exam begins or after… Read more »
Community Awareness Night
The Walter B. Howard PTA is proud to sponsor a Community Awareness Night on Friday, June 7 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The PTA will be donating Pizza for dinner which will promptly begin at 6:00 pm. Students are welcome to attend as the PTA will be providing adequate childcare and entertainment for them…. Read more »
Students Excel at Engineering Competition
On Friday May 10th a team of University Physics students competed in the annual General Dynamics High School Engineering Competition. The team consisted of Keagan Carson, Nathaniel Austin, James Lambert and Taylor Robertson. The task was to build a zip-line delivery system that operated autonomously. The device needed to roll down various zip-lines and drop… Read more »