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Halloween Trunk & Treat at WBH — Oct. 31,5-6 PM

WBH is trying something new for Halloween. From 5-6 p.m., the school will host a Trunk and Treat event. “Trunkers” (We don’t have a better name, but we’re open to suggestions) will come to offer treats from their car trunks to the treaters. Trunkers will park in the bus circle. If more space is needed,… Read more »


New Lebanon Teacher Selected as Outstanding New Business Educator for 2013

New Lebanon Jr/Sr High School business teacher, Michelle Daus, has been selected for the Julian A. Milkes Award for Outstanding New Business Educator for 2013. The award was presented to Daus at the Business Teachers Association of New York State’s (BTANYS) annual convention Oct. 3-4 in Buffalo. In a letter from BTANYS President Joanne Ryan,… Read more »


District to Release APPR Scores Upon Written Request

All parents/guardians have the right to request Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) quality ratings and composite effectiveness scores for their child’s current year’s teacher(s) and principal(s). Upon official written request, parents/guardians will be notified by mail of their child’s teacher’s or principal’s evaluation score. Responses will be mailed out within 15 school days of receipt… Read more »




Students Artwork Displayed at Chatham County Fair

Congratulations to all those students who were selected for the 2013 Columbia County Fair, which was held on Aug. 28- Sept. 2.These students were selected for their excellent artwork and skill. They each received a certificate of achievement and had their artwork displayed in the Schoolwork Exhibit in the Red Schoolhouse. Ms. Brooks and Mrs…. Read more »


Board Approves 2013-14 Tax Warrant

The New Lebanon Central School District Board of Education approved the 2013-2014 tax warrant which includes the tax rates for the district’s five towns on August 14. The tax levy, which is the total amount the district will collect in taxes, is $8,523,344 – the amount voters approved in May. It is the third consecutive… Read more »


7th Grade Open House – August 29

All incoming seventh graders and their parents/guardians are encouraged to attend the 7th Grade Open House on Thursday, August 29 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. The event provides students with the ability to meet many of their teachers and have questions answered that they may have regarding the upcoming academic year. Additionally,… Read more »


District Announces Leadership Changes, Welcomes Rick Arket to the Jr/Sr High

Changes in leadership are in place at the New Lebanon Central School District for the 2013-14 school year. The district welcomes Rick Arket (pictured) as the assistant principal of the Jr/Sr High School, while Leslie Whitcomb transitions to the elementary school and Matthew Klafehn to principal at the Jr/Sr High School. Whitcomb has moved over… Read more »


New Lebanon/TVHS June grad featured

New Lebanon High School graduate Seth Miller attributes his interest in pursuing architecture to his experience as a student at Tech Valley High School. He was featured in the Columbia Paper’s June 27th issue. Click here to view the article.