Elementary

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 »

WBH Recognizes 3rd Quarter Honor Roll Students ()

Walter. B. Howard Elementary School students in grades 3-6 who attained honor roll for the third quarter were recognized during an Honor Roll Reception this morning. Congratulations students on your achievement! Grade 3 High Honor Roll ora Acquario Jacob Akley-Forquer Gabriel Bennett Korry Cripps Paris Darcy Kai Dowdle Lily Kie Braydan McMillan Konnor McMillan Abigail… Read more »

Author John Farrell Visits WBH ()

Award winning songwriter, author and peace educator John Farrell visited Walter B. Howard Elementary School on March 25. During his visit he spoke to all students at two sessions. He first spoke with Kindergarten through third grade students about “Respect and Understanding: Positive Attitudes” followed by a session with students in grades 4-6 about “Global… Read more »

March Students of the Month ()

Congratulations to the Walter B. Howard Elementary students who have been named March Students of the Month! Students are selected by the homeroom teacher for showing overall good character that month. Tyler Carinci Abigail Prusky Sasha Truax Hayden Bennett Kiernan Tompkins Shelby Carlone Konnor McMillan Braydan McMillan Chelsea Lee Forest Chaput Cheyenne Powell Sophia Condron… Read more »

New Lebanon Music Students to Participate in All County Elementary Chorus, Jr. High Band & High School Chorus April 3 & 4 ()

Students from the New Lebanon Central School District’s Music Department have been selected to participate in the Columbia County Music Educators Association (CCMEA) All County Music Festival on Thursday, April 3, and Friday, April 4, 2014. This festival will be hosted by the Ichabod Crane Central School District and will be held in the ICHS… Read more »

Letter to parents: State testing in New Lebanon ()

Dear New Lebanon Families: There is a lot of discussion regarding mandatory state testing of students in grades 3 ‐ 8. We have visited the many websites and we follow the news. With all the discussion, we thought that we should let you know about State testing in New Lebanon, specifically. If, after reading this… Read more »

NL Music Students Participate in All County Music Festival in Hudson ()

Students from the New Lebanon Music Department were selected for the All County Music Festival hosted by the Hudson City School District on March 5 & 7, 2014. The festival, run by the Columbia County Music Educators Association (CCMEA), consisted of students in All County Elementary Band, Junior High Chorus, and High School Band representing… Read more »