The community will vote on the 2016-17 school budget on Tuesday, May 17 from 12:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Walter B. Howard Elementary Gymnasium. The proposed 2016-17 budget strengthens programs for students, maximizes resources and prioritizes fiscal responsibility. The $12,554,205 budget represents a decrease in spending over the current year’s budget. In addition to… Read more »
Elementary
New Lebanon CSD Announces 3rd Quarter Honor Rolls
New Lebanon CSD has announced the high honor roll and honor roll students for the third quarter of the 2015-16 school year. Congratulations to the following students on your achievement: HIGH HONOR ROLL Grade 5 Lora Acquario Jacob Akley-Forquer Zachary Briggs Liam Buckenroth Korry Cripps Paris Darcy Sadie Giumarra Olivia Goodermote-Cummings Emily Jaswell Lily Kie… Read more »
Author Coleen Paratore Visits WBH Elementary
Children’s author Coleen Paratore visited WBH elementary students on Tuesday, May 3 to discuss how she crafts aspects of her personal life and history into her award-winning fiction and non-fiction books. During her visit, Ms. Paratore spoke during a school wide assembly, spent the day in workshops, and ate lunch with students. During the assembly,… Read more »
Pre-K in Bloom
Pre-K students recently read aloud the book The Grouchy Lady Bug by Eric Carle. Students then worked in small group centers on an art activity using finger paint and pipe cleaners to create the lady bug. Students also worked with teacher Hilary Watts, and wrote a sentence about a time they were grouchy, and drew… Read more »
Freeman honored with Friends of Education award
Jay Freeman, one of our cleaners was honored last night at the 20th Annual Capital Region Education Awards Dinner. Mr. Freeman received the Capital Area School Development Association (CASDA) Friends of Education Award. This award goes to school community members who make a true difference and go beyond their call of duty. Mr. Freeman is… Read more »
PTA Meeting – April 12 Agenda
The PTA will be meeting tonight, Tuesday, April 12 at 6 p.m. in the Walter B. Howard Elementary School Library. All are welcome to attend. Read more »
Walter B. Howard Elementary Teacher Named News Channel 13 Top Teacher
Walter B. Howard Elementary School social studies teacher Jeff Maclutsky was named a Top Teacher by WNYT News Channel 13. Read more »
Elementary Students Come Together to Sing for Troops Around the Country
Walter B. Howard Elementary students recently came together and sang a song in honor of troops around our country. “We wanted to thank our heroes for all that they do for us by singing to them,” said Principal Andrew Kourt. “Our plan is to send the recording to our heroes around our country.” A big… Read more »
Principal’s Corner
Dear Families, We have a lot to be proud of here at WBH! We truly have the most dedicated, hardworking, and talented faculty and staff around. It takes many special people to build a successful school community. Two of our very talented faculty and staff members are being recognized for going beyond the call of… Read more »
Elementary Students Welcome Guest Poet
WBH elementary students welcomed guest poet Tom Lee for some storytelling and sketching. Mr. Lee told stories to students and inspired them to sketch what they were visualizing. Art teacher Mia Karlowich will continue this work in art class. Some of this work will be displayed in shadow boxes around school. See more photos. Watch… Read more »