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Future Cities Students Tour Processing Center

“Did you now that almost 90% of what is in a landfill could have been recycled? 25% of landfill waste is recyclable paper and 16% is yard waste.” Last Saturday, the Future Cities team went to visit the Sierra Processing Center in Colonie to learn about waste management for the year’s topic “Waste Not, Have… Read more »


Jr/Sr High School Picture Retake Day Nov. 16

Picture Retake Day for the Jr/Sr High School is scheduled for Monday, November 16 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Order forms are available in the Main Office.



2015 Trunk or Treat

The Trunk or Treat was held Saturday, October 31 in the WBH parking lot. Thank you to all the families that participated! See more photos from the event here.


Students Learn Fire Safety Lessons

On October 29, firefighters from the Lebanon Valley Protective Association visited Walter B. Howard Elementary to talk to students about fire safety. Students learned important fire safety lessons, and firefighters focused on the importance of smoke detectors. Principal Kourt put fire fighter gear on to show students what to expect if fire fighters ever had… Read more »


4th Annual Veteran’s Day Chili Cook-Off

The 4th Annual Veteran’s Day Chili Cook-Off is scheduled for Sunday, November 8 in the Jr/Sr High School cafeteria from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Price is $2 for contestants, $5 for all students, and Veterans participate free! Come decide the 2015 winner of the Golden Spoon! More information is available in the Chili Contest… Read more »


Students to Participate in Relocation Drill

Each month as a school community we conduct a different emergency drill. On Monday, November 2 we are going to practice a relocation drill. This type of emergency procedure would be used if we ever had to leave our school property. At 9 a.m. on November 2, our teachers will walk their students to the… Read more »


WBH Elementary Important Reminders

Friday, October 30 – Superintendent’s Conference Day – No school for students Monday, November 2 – Relocation Drill – 9:00-9:45 a.m. Tuesday, November 3 – Book Fair – The book fair will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Students will visit the book fair with their classes during the day Friday, November 6… Read more »


Letter from Principal Kourt Regarding Medications

Dear Families, This morning a student had a prescription bottle of fluoride on the school bus. He offered the chewable tablets to another student, along with a vitamin C tablet. We are very proud that a student knew to report this activity to his driver, who immediately followed up with administration. Though there was no… Read more »


Letter to Parents: Chickenpox Exposure

To Parents/Guardians: Your child may have been exposed to Chickenpox (varicella zoster) at school. Please watch your child for the following symptoms.  If your child has the symptoms below, please call your child’s healthcare provider for guidance. Symptoms usually appear 14-16 days after exposure. Common Signs and Symptoms:  Slight fever, feels tired and weak May… Read more »