Jr. | Sr. HS

Students Together Opposing Prejudice Conference

On January 15, Jr/Sr High School Psychologist Patricia White and Counselor Meghan Pepe took a group of nine high school students to the Students Together Opposing Prejudice (STOP) Conference at Siena College. The event is an extension of the college’s Dr. Martin Luther King and Coretta Scott King Lecture series on non-violence. It was an… Read more »


Career exploration ‘speed dating’ style

The 8th grade Home and Careers class launched their career exploration unit by inviting guest speakers to talk with students about their jobs. The class was run similar to ‘speed dating’ – the students were in small groups and met with each guest for a few minutes to talk about their jobs and ask questions… Read more »


Register for Driver’s Ed Program

The Berlin CSD Driver’s Ed program will be open to New Lebanon students for the February to June semester. All interested students should sign up in the New Lebanon Jr/Sr High School Main Office. The cost is $385. The program will run from February 3 to June 8. There will be an informational meeting on… Read more »


Students Receive Certificate of Excellence for Art & Writing

Congratulations to Sophie Condron, Charlie Gadomski, Zoe Hannah, Henry Miller, Dallas Nolette, Jane Orme-Ouch, Jocelyn Stalker, Quintin Toro and Jaden Tompkins, who received a Certificate of Excellence in recognition of their outstanding submission in the Art & Writing Exhibit at Siena College for the Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture Series.


New Lebanon Jr. High School wins regional Future City competition

The New Lebanon Jr. High School team took first place overall in the Capital District Future City Competition held at Proctor’s in Schenectady on January 9.  This is the second year in a row that the New Lebanon team has won the competition. The team of nine junior high school students scored higher than 19… Read more »


New Lebanon Jr/Sr High School teacher named News Channel 13 Top Teacher

New Lebanon Jr/Sr High School teacher Valene Synakowski was named a Top Teacher by WNYT News Channel 13. Watch the full story below. In his nomination letter, Principal Matthew Klafehn wrote:   Prior to Valene’s arrival six years ago, our chorus had ten students. Valene has since transformed our choral music program to a dynamic… Read more »


Regents exams Jan. 26 – Jan. 29

The administration of the January Regents Examinations will take place on Tuesday, January 26th through Friday, January 29th. The school day will remain unchanged during this time frame with the following exception: On January 26th we will administer the Regents in English Language Arts exam to all 11th graders and a few 12th grade students…. Read more »


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 »


Writing Center to Open Jan. 6

The Writing Center is run by proficient 12th grade students and will take place every Wednesday starting on January 6. The center is located in the library lab and open to all students in grades 7 – 12.  Students attending will be working one-on-one with peer editors on any writing assignment they are struggling with…. Read more »