Walter B. Howard Elementary School

Reopening Our Schools

To find the latest information about school reopening, please use the links below. New Lebanon CSD's top priorities are the health and safety of our students and staff and the academic and social emotional needs of our students.

New Lebanon CSD Welcomes Kellie Daino, Music Teacher at WBH Elementary (January 8, 2021)

The New Lebanon Central School District would like to formally welcome Kellie Daino. Ms. Daino started at Walter B. Howard Elementary in September 2020 teaching band, chorus and general music. Ms. Daino graduated early from Read more »

In-School Testing Consent Information (January 5, 2021)

Celebrating Our Innovative Remote Learners (January 4, 2021)

Though hybrid and remote learning has brought about many challenges, many of our students seem to be thriving under these unique circumstances. Most families have opted for “hybrid learning” — a mix of both in-person Read more »

Superintendent Message, Jan. 3: Returning from Holiday Recess (January 3, 2021)

Winter Wonderland Holiday Concert (December 22, 2020)

Mrs. Ouimet and Mrs. Schaible’s 1st Grade classes were excited to perform their first ever virtual Winter Wonderland Concert, hoping to spread holiday joy and brightness to the New Lebanon community! The songs are: Read more »

An Important Message from Supt. Kourt Ahead of the Holiday Recess (December 22, 2020)

December 22, 2020 Dear New Lebanon Parents and Guardians, We’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for all you have done to keep your children and families safe. Your hard work has allowed Read more »

New Lebanon CSD Closed Dec. 17, 2020 (December 16, 2020)

New Lebanon CSD will be CLOSED on Thursday, December 17 due to the impending inclement weather. There will be no in-person or remote classes. Enjoy the day off and stay safe if you go outside!

Snow Day Information (December 11, 2020)

Dear Families, As we approach the holidays, we anticipate school cancellations due to inclement weather during the winter months. As you may know, the state has introduced a snow day pilot, which allows districts to Read more »

Notification of positive COVID-19 case (November 23, 2020)

Dear Families, Today, the district was informed of a second positive COVID-19 case within the WBH Elementary School. According to NYSDOH and NYSED requirements, we immediately informed the Columbia County Department of Health. The District Read more »

Capital Project Construction Update (November 18, 2020)

The $11,855,000 capital project that New Lebanon Central School District voters approved in May 2017, is nearing completion with only a few small projects left to wrap up. The work is expected to be completed Read more »