Elementary

Walter B. Howard Winter Carnival

Join us for the Walter B. Howard Winter Carnival this Friday, January 15 at 6 p.m. in the elementary school cafeteria. We’ll have carnival games, mini-golf and a magic show by Mr. Twisty. We are looking for parent volunteers. 2016 Winter Carnival flyer


Important Reminder About School Closings and Delays

Now that winter weather has arrived, we would like to remind everyone that if a school closing, delay or early release is called, the decision is made as early as possible to give parents an opportunity to plan accordingly. The unpredictable nature of weather forecasts often makes the decision difficult; we appreciate our parents’ patience… Read more »


1st Grade Winter Wonderland Show

There was lots of singing, a little bit of dancing and whole lot of cuteness at the 1st Grade Winter Wonderland Show earlier today. A very big thank you to all of our first grade teachers, parents and friends who helped in the making of the show today! See photos from show.


Nov. Students of the Month

Congratulations to the Walter B. Howard Elementary students who have been named November Students of the Month! Students are selected by the homeroom teacher for showing overall good character that month. Back Row: Damien Liebenow, Elizabeth Bruce, Lindsay Tompkins, Alex Sotek, Cora Austin, Ryan Timm. Front Row: Nina Lamb, Julia Stickles, Harper Davis, Meekah Fleming,… Read more »


WBH Students Surpass Reading Goal

On Friday, November 23, all students at Walter B. Howard Elementary tallied their reading log sheets to see if they reached their school-wide reading goal of 60,000 minutes. They surpassed their goal reading a total of 61,257 in just two weeks. The prize? Principal Andrew Kourt dancing to “Whip Nae Nae.” According to Principal Kourt,… Read more »


Letter to Parents from Principal Kourt

Dear Families, A very sad thing has happened in our school community.  Mrs. Michelle Schrader, our art teacher, has passed away.  Her death was confirmed yesterday evening.  We are all profoundly saddened by her death. We have shared this information with your children today and had discussions with all the students in their classrooms.  Crisis… Read more »


2015-2016 1st Quarter Honor Rolls

New Lebanon CSD has announced the high honor roll and honor roll students for the first 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 Jonathan Carr Dominic Crawley Korry Cripps Paris Darcy Hayden Denue Sadie Giumarra… Read more »


Read-A-Thon Goal 60,000 minutes

WBH Elementary students have been logging their reading minutes for weeks, and on Friday, November 20 their minutes will be tallied. If students reach the school-wide goal to read 60,000 minutes, Principal Kourt will dance the “Whip Nae Nae” on Monday, November 23! The top reader from each class will have their picture taken with… Read more »


WBH PTA Family Board Game Night

The WBH PTA Family Board Game Night is scheduled for Friday, November 20 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Games for all ages from our Pre-K class to our 6th graders. More information is available in the flyer.


Emergency Release Drill Friday, November 6

New Lebanon CSD will conduct an Emergency Release Drill on Friday, November 6. All schools will dismiss 15 minutes earlier than their regular dismissal that day. There will be NO late bus. Dismissal and departure times are as follows: Jr/Sr High School at 1:55 p.m. Elementary School at 3:05 p.m.