Elementary

Two Cases of Strep Throat Reported at WBH Elementary ()

There have been two reported cases of strep throat at Walter B. Howard Elementary School. Please keep your child home if they complain of a sore throat or have a fever. In some cases children may not have symptoms. Common symptoms of strep throat include: • Severe and sudden sore throat without coughing, sneezing, or… Read more »

6th Grader Wins District Spelling Bee ()

Walter B. Howard Elementary student Zoey Cahill won the District Spelling Bee on Tuesday, January 10.  The championship word was “catastrophic.” Zoey will represent New Lebanon CSD at the Regional Spelling Bee at Proctor’s Theater in Schenectady on Tuesday, Feb. 7. Congratulations and good luck!

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, Jon Carr, Sage Rogers, Abby Prusky and Jonah Lottey. Front Row: Jillian McGivern, Autumn Doslop-Land, Wyatt Brixius, Harper Davis, Ava… Read more »

Thank You WBH Teacher Assistants & Aides ()

At a recent Tiger Jam, teacher assistants and aides at Walter B. Howard Elementary School were thanked for all their hard work, flexibility and all they do for the children of WBH! Thank you Deb Gallucci, Dena Harty, Bryn Padrick, Alicia Woodbury, April Smith and Darlene Miller!  

Register for Group Swim Lessons ()

Registration is now open for New Lebanon Continuing Education Group Swim. Lessons will be every Saturday and begin on January 21. Participants must complete and submit their registration by January 13, 2017. New Lebanon Group Swim Lesson Registration.

Walter B. Howard Winter Carnival – Friday, Jan. 13 ()

Join us for the Walter B. Howard Winter Carnival on Friday, January 13 at 6 p.m. in the elementary school cafeteria. We’ll have a spin art machine, carnival games, magic show, cotton candy and popcorn! 2017 Winter Carnival Flyer

Outdoor Recess During Winter Months ()

It is our goal to get our students outside as much as possible during the winter months.  Children will be going outside as long as the temperature is above 20 degrees, if it is not raining/sleeting, or icy.  Please make sure your child is prepared with a winter jacket, a hat, gloves, boots, and snow… Read more »

Pie in Your Face ()

During the month of November, Principal Andrew Kourt challenged students to read for two weeks at home and log their minutes each night. The top readers from each class would be able to throw pies at Kourt’s face during the Readathon Assembly. At the assembly on Tuesday, November 22 WBH elementary students learned they had… Read more »

Letter from Principal Kourt to WBH Families ()

Dear Families, Winter has really crept up on us.  I want to wish you and your family a very happy and restful Thanksgiving holiday.  I am very thankful to be part of this wonderful community.  Thank you for your support and sharing your child with us every day.  I want to take this time to… Read more »