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Interested in Being a Host Family for an International Student?

New Lebanon is in the process of accepting international students for the 2016-17 school year. We are in need of host families for our friends from abroad and are extending an open invitation to anyone who might be interested. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Kristin Carson or contact… 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 »


Jr/Sr High School Recognizes Students of the Week

Students of the Week Aaliyah Stalker- 8th grade Aaliyah has been chosen for student of the week. Aaliyah is a self-motivated learner, with a passion for learning.  She is eager to learn, initiates thought provoking conversations, makes insightful contributions in all her classes. Aaliyah gives 100% to everything she does. She is an enthusiastic student… Read more »


What You Do Matters

The Counseling Office at the Jr/Sr High School recently wrapped up a five week Character Education Program facilitated by School Psychologist Tricia White and School Counselor Meghan Pepe titled “What You Do Matters”. The Program was built in collaboration with Ms. Daus’ University Business class and The Counseling Office. As a part of a cross-curricular… Read more »


Technology Club Students Build Shelves

Students in the Technology Club recently completed work to mass produce a wood wall shelf peg board made out of yellow pine. Students researched wood wall shelf and peg-board projects, incorporated their ideas into a final design solution, and worked together to build, and finish the shelves with a clear-coat urethane finish. “What I liked… Read more »


Would you like a free prom dress?

New Lebanon Jr/Sr High School is sponsoring their annual “Cinderella Project” on Saturday, April 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the high school. Call (518) 788-1150 or email Michelle Bienes for an appointment.  Read more »


Want to Serve on the New Lebanon School Board?

There are four open seats on the New Lebanon School Board. Three seats are for three-year terms and one seat is for a two-year term. If you are interested in running for the office of Member of the Board of Education, Nominating Petitions are now available. Petitions must be signed by 25 qualified voters of… Read more »


Parent Letter Regarding NYS Assessments

Here is a letter to parents of Gr. 3-8 students about the NYS assessments in math and ELA that will take place in April. The letter explains how the district uses the test results to improve education for students and changes to help address concerns of parents and educators. Those changes include: * Results not… Read more »


PTA Meeting – Tuesday, March 15

The PTA meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 15 at 6 p.m. in the Walter B. Howard Elementary School library. All are welcome to attend. Attached is the agenda.


Easter Egg Hunt – Sat. March 19

Hop on over to WBH elementary school for their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 19 at 1 pm. All grades are welcome to attend. We are asking for parents to send in one bag of wrapped candy. Please send your donations in no later than March 17. The PTA Board continually thanks the… Read more »