On September 10, four teachers from the New Lebanon Jr/Sr High School received their tenure status. These teachers include David Nunsen, Michelle Davies, Kelsey Norburg and Maureen Squire. Congratulations to you all! David Knudsen – Global History, Grades 9 and 10 Having only been part of the New Lebanon faculty for a short time, David… Read more »
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Students attend College Caravan
On Tuesday, September 16, more than 80 juniors and seniors from New Lebanon Senior High School had the opportunity to attend the Fall College Caravan presented by the Capital District Counseling Association. Held in the high school gym, representatives from 21 colleges and universities attended the event to talk to students and answer their questions…. Read more »
EV-D68 Information for Parents/Guardians
EV-D68 is causing cases of severe respiratory (breathing) illness among children and other individuals. Such illnesses have sometimes resulted in hospitalization, especially among children with asthma. The New York State Department of Health is advising parents and health care providers to be aware of the signs and symptoms of enterovirus EV-D68, a serious respiratory illness… Read more »
2014 Homecoming Events
Friday, October 10 4 p.m. – Modified Girls Soccer Game vs. Waterford Walter B. Howard Elementary 4:30 p.m. – Alumni Soccer Game to benefit the Travel Club. Jr/Sr High School To participate, please print, sign and return the waiver form. 6 p.m. – Boys Varsity Soccer Game vs. Waterford Jr/Sr High School 8 p.m. –… Read more »
New Lebanon Annual Soccer Tournament – September 4-6
New Lebanon’s Annual Soccer Tournament will be held September 4, 5 and 6. This year’s competing teams include New Lebanon, Berlin, Mt. Everett and St. Joe’s. Admission per day is $2 for adults, $1 for students. Thursday, September 4: Girls Varsity Night Time Home Away 5:00 St. Joe’s Berlin 7:00 New Lebanon Mt. Everett Friday,… Read more »
Staff returns for Opening Day
This morning all New Lebanon CSD employees including teachers, administrators, bus drivers, buildings and grounds staff, and others attended Opening Day at the Jr/Sr. High School. The district welcomes back students in grades 1-12 on Thursday, September 4. Kindergarten begins Friday, September 5. The staff was welcomed by Superintendent Leslie Whitcomb, who discussed the benefits… Read more »
Consortium receives grant to improve assessment practices
New Lebanon CSD is part of a consortium of local school districts led by Questar III BOCES that will receive $399,314 in grant funding to review and improve student assessment practices this school year. Questar III received a “Teaching is the Core” grant from the New York State Education Department to work with Brunswick CSD,… Read more »
Summer Learning at New Lebanon Jr/Sr High School
Learning doesn’t take a summer vacation at New Lebanon CSD. This summer, Walter B. Howard Elementary students attended the summer school program for support in literacy, while incoming 8th and 9th grade students attended the Summer Academy to preview their learning for the next school year. Both programs are located at the Jr/Sr High School…. Read more »
Initial assessment data indicates growth at New Lebanon CSD
On August 14, 2014, the Board of Regents and the State Education Commissioner released the results of the spring 2014 Grades 3-8 Math and English Language Arts (ELA) assessments. Overall, New Lebanon CSD’s results indicate growth from the previous year and this data will allow the district to focus its efforts in areas requiring further… Read more »
Community learns to swim at New Lebanon Jr/Sr High School
This summer, dozens of children ages four to 13, are taking advantage of the pool at New Lebanon Jr/Sr High School and learning the lifelong skill of swimming. Children from New Lebanon, Berlin, Stephentown and Nassau attend one of both of the two-week swim sessions offered through the New Lebanon Summer Youth Program. Each session… Read more »