“What do you want to be when you grow up?” This is a question that is often posed to students. Career Day at Walter B. Howard Elementary School was a huge success with more than twenty professionals sitting down with classes to describe their education background necessary to practice their respective profession and explain their daily duties. Read more »
Elementary
New Lebanon residents approve 2018-19 School Budget
Residents of the New Lebanon Central School District approved the $12,519,094 budget for the 2018-19 school year by a vote of 158 (yes) to 23 (no). Residents also voted to fill two seats on the New Lebanon Board of Education. Michael Brutsch (154 votes) and William Buckenroth (158 votes) were elected to three-year terms. We… Read more »
“We are the World Week” Family Potluck & Dance
Join us for an evening where we will celebrate cultures from around the world. Families will come together for a potluck and then a community dance featuring live international music. RSVP Form
WBH Principal’s Update: May 2018
Spring is my favorite time of the year. During the spring months life tends to be busy. The next couple months here at WBH you will find a lot of excitement, fun filled events, field trips, and special activities. As a school community, it is always our goal to create an environment in which our students and families love being part of and a curriculum that motivates, challenges, and excites all our students. Read more »
WBH Drama Club Presents “Mulan Jr”
The Walter B. Howard Elementary School Drama Club will be presenting the musical “Mulan Jr.” on Friday, April 27 at 7 p.m. at WBH Elementary School.
WBH April Students of the Month
Congratulations to the Walter B. Howard Elementary students who have been named April Students of the Month! Students are selected by the homeroom teacher for showing overall good character that month. Back Row: Xavier SanAndres, Lorelai Goodermote, Claudia Stickles, Emily Poulter, Gabe Kalisz, Lance Schroder and Asia Denue. Front Row: EJ Hatch, Austin Seagrave, Aedan… Read more »
Trivia Night – May 18th
The New Lebanon Foundation is hosting a Trivia night on Friday, May 18 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Jr/Sr High School. Form a team of up to six friends and family members or join a team at the event. Tickets are $10 per person. All Proceeds will benefit the New Lebanon Arts… Read more »
Amended April Break
Due to using more than our allotted five snow days, school will be in session on Thursday, April 5th and Friday, April 6th. Our April break is now Monday, April 2nd to Wednesday, April 4th.
2018 State Assessment Parent Letter
Dear New Lebanon Families: This spring, our schools will administer the NYS Grades 3-8 assessments in English Language Arts (April 11-12) and Math (May 1-2). The most important thing we want parents to know is that the state assessments provide us with important data that we use to improve education for all students. We view… Read more »
Life is better when you dance
The WBH dance was a huge hit. Students and their families packed the gym and cafeteria on Friday, March 16, as they danced the night away. A big thank you to the PTA for organizing and sponsoring the night. Students were dressed to impress!