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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

Fall Sports Teams Recognized as Scholar Athlete Teams ()

The boys soccer, girls’ volleyball and soccer teams were named Scholar Athlete Teams by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA). To receive the honor, 75% of each team had to earn a GPA of 90% or better for the quarter.  Congratulations to the teams!

Composer Visits Jr/Sr HS Chorus ()

Arranger, performer and retired teacher Steve Murray visited Jr/Sr High School chorus students on Tuesday, December 13. The choir is preparing one of his arrangements, Snowfall for the Winter Concert on Tuesday, December 20. Read more »

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 »

Letter to Families from Principal Klafehn ()

December 9, 2016 Parents/Guardians: I am writing to share pertinent safety information with our families. A report was received today from a female student that she was approached by a white male with greyish-red beard in his 50’s while walking to school this morning near the corner of the old Hess station on Route 20…. Read more »

Water Testing Results – Jr/Sr HS ()

Dear Families, In September, the Governor enacted a law requiring public schools to test for lead in all water sources.  In compliance with the law, all water outlets in the Jr/Sr High School were tested by the end of November.  We just received those results. In the JSHS we tested water from 90 outlets.  All… Read more »