Elementary

We are each a part of a whole community

Walter B. Howard Elementary students and faculty created puzzle pieces for a giant puzzle mural displayed in the front entrance of the school. Art Teacher Mia Karlowich coordinated the planning and design of the mural. Each student received a small rectangle which they were allowed to design in their own way. Ms. Karlowich explained to… Read more »


Walter B. Howard Winter Carnival

Thank you to all the families who attended the Walter B. Howard Winter Carnival on January 12. A big thank you to all the parent volunteers who helped to make the event such a huge success! See more photos from event.


2016-2017 Kindergarten and Pre-K registration

The New Lebanon Central School District has begun the process of registering students for the 2016-17 Kindergarten and Pre-K classes.  Students need to be legal residents of the School District and reside with parents or guardians within the School District at the time of the opening day of school. 2016-17 KDG. REGISTRATION Students must be… Read more »


January Students of the Month

Congratulations to the Walter B. Howard Elementary students who have been named January Students of the Month! Students are selected by the homeroom teacher for showing overall good character that month. Back Row: Cameron Lynch, Ezra Deinlein, Brendan Carmel, Sadie Giumarra, Allura Meizinger, Abigail Prusky. Front Row: Finn Buckenroth, Oliver Lamb, Vincenza Deschamps, Emily Poulter,… Read more »


Walter B. Howard Winter Carnival

Join us for the Walter B. Howard Winter Carnival this Friday, January 15 at 6 p.m. in the elementary school cafeteria. We’ll have carnival games, mini-golf and a magic show by Mr. Twisty. We are looking for parent volunteers. 2016 Winter Carnival flyer


Important Reminder About School Closings and Delays

Now that winter weather has arrived, we would like to remind everyone that if a school closing, delay or early release is called, the decision is made as early as possible to give parents an opportunity to plan accordingly. The unpredictable nature of weather forecasts often makes the decision difficult; we appreciate our parents’ patience… Read more »


1st Grade Winter Wonderland Show

There was lots of singing, a little bit of dancing and whole lot of cuteness at the 1st Grade Winter Wonderland Show earlier today. A very big thank you to all of our first grade teachers, parents and friends who helped in the making of the show today! See photos from show.


Nov. Students of the Month

Congratulations to the Walter B. Howard Elementary students who have been named November Students of the Month! Students are selected by the homeroom teacher for showing overall good character that month. Back Row: Damien Liebenow, Elizabeth Bruce, Lindsay Tompkins, Alex Sotek, Cora Austin, Ryan Timm. Front Row: Nina Lamb, Julia Stickles, Harper Davis, Meekah Fleming,… Read more »


WBH Students Surpass Reading Goal

On Friday, November 23, all students at Walter B. Howard Elementary tallied their reading log sheets to see if they reached their school-wide reading goal of 60,000 minutes. They surpassed their goal reading a total of 61,257 in just two weeks. The prize? Principal Andrew Kourt dancing to “Whip Nae Nae.” According to Principal Kourt,… Read more »


Letter to Parents from Principal Kourt

Dear Families, A very sad thing has happened in our school community.  Mrs. Michelle Schrader, our art teacher, has passed away.  Her death was confirmed yesterday evening.  We are all profoundly saddened by her death. We have shared this information with your children today and had discussions with all the students in their classrooms.  Crisis… Read more »