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WBH students stack for the World Record ()

On Thursday, November 13, Walter B. Howard Elementary students, along with thousands of participants from around the world, participated in what the Guinness World Records terms the “World’s Largest Sport Stacking Event.” Sport stacking requires students to set up (up-stack) and dismantle (down-stack) specially-designed cups, into pyramids, as fast as they can for 30 minutes…. Read more »

WBH students learn ‘7 happy habits’ ()

Each month, students at Walter B. Howard Elementary learn a new happy habit that will not only help them academically, but will prepare them to succeed in life. You may remember Stephen Covey’s bestselling book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, a self-help book for adults who want to achieve their personal best. His… Read more »

Students discover music through their peers ()

On October 22, New Lebanon first grade students traveled to the historic Proctor’s Theater in Schenectady to watch the Empire State Youth Orchestra perform the Young People’s Concert. The New Lebanon students – along with teachers and approximately 1500 other students – came to Proctor’s where they were entertained and inspired by the music performed… Read more »

Students test the power of reinforced concrete ()

New Lebanon students in Rick Jason’s Materials Science and Processing class complete hands-on projects relating to the construction and building industry. Recently they transformed their classroom into a testing lab for reinforced concrete. This project-based learning mirrors projects in the real world such as building residential structures in earthquake zones, as well as commercial, industrial… Read more »

Early intervention helps eliminate ‘catch up’ later on ()

This year at Walter B. Howard Elementary School, additional academic support has been placed in grades K-2 in an effort to ensure that students are reading at or above grade level by Grade 3. This will help improve literacy in the long run and will help to avoid playing “catch up” in the later grades…. Read more »

Please support the Appetites Anonymous Club ()

The Third Annual Veteran’s Day Chili Cook-Off will be held Sunday, November 9, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the High School Cafeteria. $2 chili entry fee (please bring chili in a crock pot), $5 tasting fee. Veterans participate for FREE! The Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held Saturday, November 22, from 4:30 to 6… Read more »

Junior High students prevent bullying ()

October is Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. The school counseling department at the New Lebanon Junior High School initiated several activities to promote bullying awareness to help ensure students feel safe, and can thrive both academically and socially. “We’re trying to be proactive by providing our junior high school students with bullying prevention techniques now so… Read more »

Students learn about fire safety ()

On October 20, firefighters from the Lebanon Valley Protective Association visited Walter B. Howard Elementary to talk to students about fire safety. Firefighters focused on the importance of smoke detectors. Another goal of this visit was to make the children feel comfortable and safe around the firefighters who, in their full gear, can be frightening… Read more »

Meet SRD Todd Hyson ()

Columbia County Sheriff’s Deputy Todd Hyson is the new School Resource Deputy (SRD) who began work in New Lebanon CSD in September. Along with helping to maintain a safe learning environment in both buildings, Deputy Hyson is active in the classroom as well, providing students with learning resources on topics like Internet safety, bullying, and… Read more »