Monday evening, a media report was published indicating a positive case of COVID-19 at the New Lebanon CSD. This was reported incorrectly – there are currently zero positive cases in the New Lebanon Central School District. In the event of a positive case within the district, we will share that information with the community via… Read more »
Elementary
Update on WBH Closure
We would like to share the following message from Superintendent Andrew Kourt regarding Friday’s closure of WBH: As you know, WBH was closed Friday, October 2 out of an abundance of caution after there was an asbestos disturbance in a cleaning closet. The area was sealed and isolated, and we brought in an environmental contractor… Read more »
School Closure Communication
We would like to remind our families that any school closings will be communicated using our SchoolMessenger system via a phone call and email. Closings will also be posted on the district website, www.newlebanoncsd.org. If you are not receiving communications from the district, please contact the appropriate school office to update your contact information. In the… Read more »
WBH Closed Friday, October 2
It was brought to our attention late this afternoon that there was an asbestos disturbance in a cleaning closet involving floor tile at the Walter B. Howard Elementary School. The area has been isolated, but out of an abundance of caution we are going to close the elementary school building tomorrow, Friday, October 2nd. This… Read more »
Welcome from Superintendent Andrew Kourt
We would like to share this brief welcome message from Superintendent Andrew Kourt:
WBH Picture Day Is October 1
Fall Picture Day will be held at Walter B. Howard Elementary School Thursday, October 1. Information will go home with students on October 1 about how to order online. Families with students who are remote learning will receive emailed instruction from the school.
Free School Meals Program Extended by USDA
New Lebanon CSD would like to let families know that all students are now eligible for free school meals due to the USDA extending its free summer meals program. The USDA recently announced it was extending the program until December 31, or until available funding expires, to help ensure children have access to school meals… Read more »
September Lunch Menu for WBH
The September lunch menu for Walter B. Howard Elementary School is available here.
Order Meals for Remote/Virtual Learning Days
Families who would like to order meals for remote and/or virtual learning days are asked to please use this online form. Meals need to be pre-ordered by Thursday for the following week. If you have any questions, please email Kitchen Manager Pat Metzler at pmetzler@newlebanoncsd.org. Thank you.
Health Dept. Urges Not to Wear Facemasks with Vents
We would like to share with families that the Columbia County Department of Health recommends that students and staff not use facemasks with a vent or exhalation valve. They do not prevent the transmission of COVID-19 because they can allow respiratory droplets to escape. The district has masks available and we will ask students wearing… Read more »