Phase Two of the $11,855,000 capital project approved by voters in May 2017 is now complete. After bids from the capital project work were lower than expected, extra funds were available for additional projects with no extra cost to the district. These funds were used for other necessary repairs and maintenance to both the Jr./Sr…. Read more »
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A Message from the Superintendent – Alleged National School Violence Threat
December 16, 2021 We are writing to make you aware of an unspecified generalized threat about school violence at schools across the country tomorrow (Friday, December 17). This threat did not originate locally but has been screen captured and shared across our region and country. Our local BOCES (Questar III) referred it to law enforcement… Read more »
Albany Medical College hosts informational webinar: COVID-19 Vaccination for Children Ages 5-11
Albany Medical College Community Grand Rounds will be hosting a virtual presentation on the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine for young children, followed by a Q&A for parents and teachers. COVID-19-Vaccinations-in-Children-Flyer
Winter Weather Update
Dear Families, As we approach the holidays, we anticipate school cancellations due to inclement weather during the winter months. As you may know, the state again is offering a snow day pilot, which allows districts to go remote in response to inclement weather/closings. Districts have the option to implement remote learning on days that would… Read more »
Statement from New Lebanon CSD BOE Regarding Status – Based Property Tax Exemptions Including The Veterans Tax Exemption
Over the years, the New Lebanon Board of Education has addressed whether to grant a Veterans tax exemption. We previously declined to do so in March, 2019, in response to a voter petition which was not authorized by law. This fall, we have again received correspondence from the public and local government officials asking us… Read more »
Recipe for Success Conference
An interactive conference focused on preparing for the transition to college, designed for high school with disabilities and their parents. Tuesday March 15th, 2022 at the University of Albany. Snow date will be Thursday March 17th.
Transition for CSE Families Offered by FACE
Announcement from The Capital District Early Childhood and School Age Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Centers: Parents, guardians, family members, and community partners are invited to attend Transition for Families to learn more about working with their CSE to collaboratively: assess their child’s strengths, interests, and needs; establish measurable post-secondary goals and annual goals; and… Read more »
Holiday Concert
Please join the New Lebanon JSHS for their band and choir holiday concert on December 14th at 6:30pm at Shatford Memorial Park. If there is inclement weather the snow date will be December 15th at the same time and location.
JRSH Counseling Department Celebrates Student Identity
This past November, the JRSR Counseling Department created a social emotional learning (SEL) lesson for grades 7-12 on celebrating identity. This was also done in conjunction with the work being done within the Equity and Inclusivity Committee. Through Mrs. Evans, Mrs. White and Ms. Cupp’s “Connexagon Activity”, students were given the tools to identify their… Read more »
COVID-19 Vaccine and Booster Clinic at New Lebanon JSHS
Columbia County Department of Health is holding its second vaccination clinic for ages 5 to 11 at the New Lebanon Jr/Sr. High School cafeteria on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 after school from 4pm to 6:30pm. This clinic is for students who have received their first shot at the November 16th clinic. Moderna Boosters will also… Read more »