The fifth-grade D.A.R.E. graduation at Walter B. Howard Elementary School was held on June 18. The event included Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Captain DeRocha, First Sergeant Bray, Deputy Guntert, School Resource Deputy McMann, Superintendent Leslie Whitcomb, and Elementary Principal Andrew Kourt. Many thanks to Sheriff David Bartlett and the entire Sheriff’s Office for all their… Read more »
Elementary
Letter to WBH families about lunch purchase option on half-days
As you know, next Monday, June 24th, Tuesday, June 25th and Wednesday, June 26th are early dismissal days. Our students will be dismissed at 11:45 a.m. On early dismissal days we will give our students the opportunity to purchase a school lunch. Lunch on early dismissal days will be optional for our students. On these… Read more »
Career Day at WBH Elementary School
Elementary students learned about different occupations during Career Day at Walter B. Howard Elementary School on Thursday, June 6. This was the second year that the event has been held, and a huge success with more than twenty professionals sitting down with classes. During the day, students had the opportunity to learn about exciting careers… Read more »
New Lebanon CSD Seeks RFP for Before/Afterschool Program
The New Lebanon Central School District is seeking proposals for the purpose of entering into an agreement for a Before/After School Program at Walter B. Howard Elementary for the 2019-20 school year. Proposals must be submitted by noon on July 12, 2019. RFP
Community Awareness Night
The Walter B. Howard PTA is proud to sponsor a Community Awareness Night on Friday, June 7 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The PTA will be donating Pizza for dinner which will promptly begin at 6:00 pm. Students are welcome to attend as the PTA will be providing adequate childcare and entertainment for them…. Read more »
5th Graders Visit Nature’s Classroom
Fifth grade students are currently attending (May 28 – 30) Nature’s Classroom in Silver Bay. Nature’s Classroom is an outdoor educational program dedicated to motivational learning. Students are enjoying every second of their experience.
Swim and Play Friday
The Class of 2021 is happy to announce we can offer Friday May 31st for swim, play, and light dinner from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Jr/Sr High School. Permission slips are due Tuesday, May 28th for Swim and Play. Swim and Play Permission Slip
New Lebanon residents approve 2019-20 School Budget
Residents of the New Lebanon Central School District approved the $12,480,879 budget for the 2019-20 school year by a vote of 141 (yes) to 7(no). Residents also voted to fill three seats on the New Lebanon Board of Education. John Kalisz (109 votes), Timothy Lambert (128 votes) and Robert Long (write-in 23 votes) were elected… Read more »
May Students of the Month
Congratulations to the Walter B. Howard Elementary students who have been named May Students of the Month! Students are selected by the homeroom teacher for showing overall good character that month. Back Row: Jolie Garcia, Logan Verge, Brooke Cleary, Hunter Linn, Maddisyn Kreutziger and Samantha Pierce. Front Row: Aubrey Elmquist, Isabella Phillips, Shiloh Tuthill, Devin… Read more »
New Lebanon Jr/Sr High School to Host Annual Memorial Day Assembly
On Thursday, May 23, at 9:00 am, New Lebanon Jr./Sr. High School will be hosting their annual Memorial Day Assembly to honor our servicemen and women and all who gave their lives in defense of our country. Community members, veterans and current members of any branch of the military are invited to join the American Legion Post #1236, Chandler-Young Veterans Association, James E. Callahan Vietnam Veterans Chapter 65 and Stephentown Veterans’ Association in the high school gymnasium as our honored guests. Read more »