Elementary

WBH students learn ‘7 happy habits’ ()

Each month, students at Walter B. Howard Elementary learn a new happy habit that will not only help them academically, but will prepare them to succeed in life. You may remember Stephen Covey’s bestselling book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, a self-help book for adults who want to achieve their personal best. His… Read more »

Students discover music through their peers ()

On October 22, New Lebanon first grade students traveled to the historic Proctor’s Theater in Schenectady to watch the Empire State Youth Orchestra perform the Young People’s Concert. The New Lebanon students – along with teachers and approximately 1500 other students – came to Proctor’s where they were entertained and inspired by the music performed… Read more »

Early intervention helps eliminate ‘catch up’ later on ()

This year at Walter B. Howard Elementary School, additional academic support has been placed in grades K-2 in an effort to ensure that students are reading at or above grade level by Grade 3. This will help improve literacy in the long run and will help to avoid playing “catch up” in the later grades…. Read more »

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 »