Children’s author Coleen Paratore visited WBH elementary students on Tuesday, May 3 to discuss how she crafts aspects of her personal life and history into her award-winning fiction and non-fiction books. During her visit, Ms. Paratore spoke during a school wide assembly, spent the day in workshops, and ate lunch with students. During the assembly,… Read more »
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Student Surprised with Scholarship
On Monday, May 2 senior Caitlyn Williams was awarded the Berkshire Bank Scholarship in the amount of $1,500. Two staff members from the bank came to surprise her with a plaque, flowers and balloons. The award will be dispersed to her school directly in the fall (SUNY Cortland). Congratulations! The Berkshire Bank Foundation Scholarship Awards… Read more »
Annual Budget Hearing – Wednesday, May 4 at 7 p.m
The Board of Education will hold the Annual Budget Hearing on Wednesday, May 4 at 7 p.m. in the Jr/Sr High school library. The proposed 2016-17 school budget of $12,554,205 represents a decrease in spending over the current year’s budget. In addition to staying below the calculated tax levy limit, the proposed budget includes a… Read more »
Freeman honored with Friends of Education award
Jay Freeman, one of our cleaners was honored last night at the 20th Annual Capital Region Education Awards Dinner. Mr. Freeman received the Capital Area School Development Association (CASDA) Friends of Education Award. This award goes to school community members who make a true difference and go beyond their call of duty. Mr. Freeman is… Read more »
Studio Art Students Visit the Clarke Art Institute
On Wednesday, April 6 Ms. Brooks brought studio art students to The Clarke Art institute in Williamstown Massachusetts. The objective of the trip was to learn about the museums new addition created by Japanese architect Tadao Andon. His minimal contemporary design juxtaposed to the classic architecture of the original museum created an interesting discussion. Students… Read more »
Walter B. Howard Elementary Teacher Named News Channel 13 Top Teacher
Walter B. Howard Elementary School social studies teacher Jeff Maclutsky was named a Top Teacher by WNYT News Channel 13. Read more »
Elementary Students Come Together to Sing for Troops Around the Country
Walter B. Howard Elementary students recently came together and sang a song in honor of troops around our country. “We wanted to thank our heroes for all that they do for us by singing to them,” said Principal Andrew Kourt. “Our plan is to send the recording to our heroes around our country.” A big… Read more »
7th Grade Parent Information Night
The 7th grade Parent Information Night for 6th graders and their parents will be held Tuesday, April 12 at 6 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Learn what to expect as your child enters the Junior High Visit 7th grade classrooms Receive written information about 7th grade academics Learn about our 6th to 7th grade… Read more »
Interested in Being a Host Family for an International Student?
New Lebanon is in the process of accepting international students for the 2016-17 school year. We are in need of host families for our friends from abroad and are extending an open invitation to anyone who might be interested. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Kristin Carson or contact… Read more »
What You Do Matters
The Counseling Office at the Jr/Sr High School recently wrapped up a five week Character Education Program facilitated by School Psychologist Tricia White and School Counselor Meghan Pepe titled “What You Do Matters”. The Program was built in collaboration with Ms. Daus’ University Business class and The Counseling Office. As a part of a cross-curricular… Read more »