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Register for Group Swim Lessons

Registration is now open for New Lebanon Continuing Education Group Swim. Lessons will be every Saturday and begin on February 27. Participants must complete and submit their registration by February 14, 2016. New Lebanon Group Swim Lesson Registration.


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 »


January Students of the Month

Congratulations to the Walter B. Howard Elementary students who have been named January Students of the Month! Students are selected by the homeroom teacher for showing overall good character that month. Back Row: Cameron Lynch, Ezra Deinlein, Brendan Carmel, Sadie Giumarra, Allura Meizinger, Abigail Prusky. Front Row: Finn Buckenroth, Oliver Lamb, Vincenza Deschamps, Emily Poulter,… Read more »


Walter B. Howard Winter Carnival

Join us for the Walter B. Howard Winter Carnival this Friday, January 15 at 6 p.m. in the elementary school cafeteria. We’ll have carnival games, mini-golf and a magic show by Mr. Twisty. We are looking for parent volunteers. 2016 Winter Carnival flyer


Register for Continuing Education Courses

Are you looking to join an exercise class? New Lebanon Continuing Education is offering classes in Zumba, water aerobics, calisthenics and more. Read more about these classes and others being offered here.


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 »


1st Grade Winter Wonderland Show

There was lots of singing, a little bit of dancing and whole lot of cuteness at the 1st Grade Winter Wonderland Show earlier today. A very big thank you to all of our first grade teachers, parents and friends who helped in the making of the show today! See photos from show.