Elementary

January Students of the Month

Congratulations to the Walter B. Howard Elementary students who have been named January Students of the Month! Students are selected by the homeroom teacher for showing overall good character that month. Back Row: Cameron Lynch, Jon Carr, Sage Rogers, Abby Prusky and Jonah Lottey. Front Row: Jillian McGivern, Autumn Doslop-Land, Wyatt Brixius, Harper Davis, Ava… Read more »


Thank You WBH Teacher Assistants & Aides

At a recent Tiger Jam, teacher assistants and aides at Walter B. Howard Elementary School were thanked for all their hard work, flexibility and all they do for the children of WBH! Thank you Deb Gallucci, Dena Harty, Bryn Padrick, Alicia Woodbury, April Smith and Darlene Miller!  


Register for Group Swim Lessons

Registration is now open for New Lebanon Continuing Education Group Swim. Lessons will be every Saturday and begin on January 21. Participants must complete and submit their registration by January 13, 2017. New Lebanon Group Swim Lesson Registration.


Walter B. Howard Winter Carnival – Friday, Jan. 13

Join us for the Walter B. Howard Winter Carnival on Friday, January 13 at 6 p.m. in the elementary school cafeteria. We’ll have a spin art machine, carnival games, magic show, cotton candy and popcorn! 2017 Winter Carnival Flyer


Outdoor Recess During Winter Months

It is our goal to get our students outside as much as possible during the winter months.  Children will be going outside as long as the temperature is above 20 degrees, if it is not raining/sleeting, or icy.  Please make sure your child is prepared with a winter jacket, a hat, gloves, boots, and snow… Read more »



Pie in Your Face

During the month of November, Principal Andrew Kourt challenged students to read for two weeks at home and log their minutes each night. The top readers from each class would be able to throw pies at Kourt’s face during the Readathon Assembly. At the assembly on Tuesday, November 22 WBH elementary students learned they had… Read more »


Letter from Principal Kourt to WBH Families

Dear Families, Winter has really crept up on us.  I want to wish you and your family a very happy and restful Thanksgiving holiday.  I am very thankful to be part of this wonderful community.  Thank you for your support and sharing your child with us every day.  I want to take this time to… Read more »


1st Annual Grandparents/Special Friends Day

On Wednesday, November 16, WBH Elementary School held the 1st Annual Grandparents/Special Friend’s Day. Students and their loved ones spent part of the day having lunch together and touring their classrooms. A great time was shared by all who attended. Thank you to all our special guests and to the PTA for sponsoring this wonderful… Read more »


WBH Elementary Attend Mathstart Musical

On Thursday, November 10, WBH students were treated to a free Palace Theatre Performance of “The Main Street Kids Club: A Mathstart Musical. This performance was sponsored by Hudson River Bank Trust Foundation. The Main Street Kids Club: A Mathstart Musical is inspired by the award-winning visual learning book series MathStart by Stuart J. Murphy…. Read more »