Elementary

Students learn about fire safety

On October 20, firefighters from the Lebanon Valley Protective Association visited Walter B. Howard Elementary to talk to students about fire safety. Firefighters focused on the importance of smoke detectors. Another goal of this visit was to make the children feel comfortable and safe around the firefighters who, in their full gear, can be frightening… Read more »



September Students of the Month

Congratulations to the Walter B. Howard Elementary students who have been named September Students of the Month! Students are selected by the homeroom teacher for showing overall good character that month. The students selected are as follows: Maddisyn Kreutziger Lily Kie Edward Hunt Alexis Fernandez Riley Cloutier Carter Cantara Jared Bruns Lora Acquario Holly Schafer… Read more »


EV-D68 Information for Parents/Guardians

EV-D68 is causing cases of severe respiratory (breathing) illness among children and other individuals. Such illnesses have sometimes resulted in hospitalization, especially among children with asthma. The New York State Department of Health is advising parents and health care providers to be aware of the signs and symptoms of enterovirus EV-D68, a serious respiratory illness… Read more »


Summer Learning at New Lebanon Jr/Sr High School

Learning doesn’t take a summer vacation at New Lebanon CSD. This summer, Walter B. Howard Elementary students attended the summer school program for support in literacy, while incoming 8th and 9th grade students attended the Summer Academy to preview their learning for the next school year. Both programs are located at the Jr/Sr High School…. Read more »


WBH Recognizes 4th Quarter Honor Roll Students

Walter. B. Howard Elementary School students in grades 3-6 who attained honor roll for the fourth quarter of the 2013-14 school year were recognized during an Honor Roll Assembly on June 25. Congratulations students on your achievement! Grade 3 High Honor Roll Lora Acquario Jacob Akley-Forquer Zachary Briggs Liam Buckenroth Dominic Crawley Korry Cripps Paris… Read more »


June Students of the Month

Congratulations to the Walter B. Howard Elementary students who have been named June Students of the Month! Students are selected by the homeroom teacher for showing overall good character that month. The students selected are as follows: Rose Denue Emily Schafer Mason Stalker Taylor Sears Alexis Fernandez Shianne Phillips Laviethan Rouse Christian Williams Winter Exley… Read more »


Kindergarteners Graduate

Walter B. Howard Elementary’s kindergarten classes of Mrs. Bove, Mr. Breslin, and Mrs. de Oliveira’s graduated on June 20. Their first grade classmates were in attendance along with many of their family and friends. During the ceremony, the children sang several songs, guests enjoyed a slide show of their kindergarteners through the year, and the… Read more »


WBH Spring Concert & Art Show June 12

Walter B. Howard Elementary School will hold its Spring Concert on Thursday, June 12 at 7 p.m. The following groups will perform: 5th grade band, 6th grade band, 4th grade chorus and 5-6th grade chorus. As always, the WBH Spring Concert is a shared event with the WBH Art Show so we encourage the community… Read more »


Walter B. Howard Elementary Pairs With SPAC to Bring “Classical Kids” Program to Students

Walter B. Howard Elementary School is partnering with the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) to introduce 5th and 6th graders to the world of classical music and dance through SPAC’s Classical Kids program. Classical Kids is a school-based program designed to introduce elementary and middle school students to the classical performing arts through in-school demonstrations… Read more »