Please read the statement below from Superintendent Leslie Whitcomb: I have been struggling to collect my thoughts on the turmoil that our nation has experienced recently. Personally, the events of the past days and weeks call to mind the painful times during the civil rights movement of the 1960s, and to say I am… Read more »
Elementary
Walter B. Howard Elementary Named “Recognition School”
The New York State Education Department announced Friday that Walter B. Howard Elementary School was named a 2019-2020 Recognition School. Under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan, Recognition Schools are those with high academic achievement and strong progress, that also perform acceptably for all subgroups for which they are accountable. This year’s designees represent… Read more »
School Psychologist Shares Coping Advice
We know that the COVID-19 outbreak is disrupting many routines and schedules, so we wanted to share some tips from School Psychologist Patricia White on how to cope with this sudden disruption and the impact it may be having on your mental health. You can also visit her Google site with resources and information that… Read more »
District Assessing Childcare Needs in Community
In keeping in line with our goal of supporting our community during the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis, we are looking to assess the childcare needs in our district, particularly those of healthcare workers and first responders (as required by the State Education Department) We are currently exploring options including expanding existing licensed childcare programs in… Read more »
Information Regarding COVID-19
The New Lebanon Central School District would like to share some basic information regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). We are closely monitoring the situation and following guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the NYS Department of Health (NYSDOH), the Columbia County Department of Health and the NYS Education Department (NYSED). Find useful… Read more »
February Update from WBH Principal Andrew Kourt
Dear Families, I hope you and your families are staying healthy during this difficult cold and flu season. As you know there is a lot of illness around lately. Good school attendance is incredibly important, but if your child is sick with a fever or throwing up it is important that they stay home. Remember… Read more »
February WBH Students of the Month
Congratulations to our February WBH students of the month! Back Row: Jeremiah Blenke, Riley Cloutier, Viviene Powers, Brady Munsinger, Katelyn Perreault, Kassidy Ward Front Row: Wyatt Foggon, Chloe Chuck, Noah Peters, Grace Kalisz, Isabella Phillips, Madison McComish, Lily Robinson Absent from photo: Addison Frederick and Blake Rogers
WBH 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following students for being named to the High Honor Roll and Honor Roll at WBH for the second quarter! High Honor Roll Fifth Grade: Richard Bachner II Natalie Broderick Kira Engel Ava Murray Jacob Olin Vivienne Powers Madison Prusky Xavier San Andres Cadence Ward Holly White Sixth Grade: Jaezsa Bartolotta Riley Cloutier… Read more »
Noble Appointed WBH Principal
The New Lebanon Central School District is pleased to announce the Board of Education appointed JSHS Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Josh Noble as Principal of Walter B. Howard Elementary School effective September 1, 2020. He will succeed Mr. Andrew Kourt who is moving to the role of Superintendent of Schools when current Superintendent Leslie Whitcomb retires… Read more »
January WBH Students of the Month
Congratulations to our WBH January Students of the Month! Back Row: River Seagrave, Easton Maxon, Abbey Long, Michael Ligotti, Eben Donohue, Ava Murray, Madison Prusky Front Row: John Templin, Wyatt York, Max Tatko, Andrew Sandstrom, Adam Ford, David Olin, Mikailyn Shuhart Missing from Photo: Ian Middleton