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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 »

Students Hear Stories from Young People in Recovery ()

During an assembly on Thursday, May 5, high school students heard personal stories of opioid addiction from three individuals from the Hudson Chapter of Young People in Recovery (YPR). Dr. William Murphy from Chatham Family Care Center introduced Kaytlin Coon, David Lyon and Andrew Ball, who spoke to students about the life altering consequences of… Read more »

Registration Open for Zumba ()

New Lebanon Continuing Education is offering classes in Zumba starting Monday, May 9 at 6 p.m. in the Walter B. Howard Elementary School cafeteria. The cost is $42 or $7 per class – walk-ins are welcome. To register contact Lisa Kreutziger at 518-470-6357 or Michelle Bienes at 518-788-1150.  

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 »

Student Surprised with Scholarship ()

On Monday, May 2 senior Caitlyn Williams was awarded the Berkshire Bank Scholarship in the amount of $1,500. Two staff members from the bank came to surprise her with a plaque, flowers and balloons. The award will be dispersed to her school directly in the fall (SUNY Cortland). Congratulations! The Berkshire Bank Foundation Scholarship Awards… Read more »

Annual Budget Hearing – Wednesday, May 4 at 7 p.m ()

The Board of Education will hold the Annual Budget Hearing on Wednesday, May 4 at 7 p.m. in the Jr/Sr High school library. The proposed 2016-17 school budget of $12,554,205 represents a decrease in spending over the current year’s budget. In addition to staying below the calculated tax levy limit, the proposed budget includes a… 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 »

Studio Art Students Visit the Clarke Art Institute ()

On Wednesday, April 6 Ms. Brooks brought studio art students to The Clarke Art institute in Williamstown Massachusetts. The objective of the trip was to learn about the museums new addition created by Japanese architect Tadao Andon. His minimal contemporary design juxtaposed to the classic architecture of the original museum created an interesting discussion.  Students… Read more »