Elementary

WBH Closed Friday, October 2 ()

It was brought to our attention late this afternoon that there was an asbestos disturbance in a cleaning closet involving floor tile at  the Walter B. Howard Elementary School.  The area has been isolated, but out of an abundance of caution we are going to close the elementary school building tomorrow, Friday, October 2nd.  This… Read more »

WBH Picture Day Is October 1 ()

Fall Picture Day will be held at Walter B. Howard Elementary School Thursday, October 1. Information will go home with students on October 1 about how to order online. Families with students who are remote learning will receive emailed instruction from the school.

Free School Meals Program Extended by USDA ()

New Lebanon CSD would like to let families know that all students are now eligible for free school meals due to the USDA extending its free summer meals program. The USDA recently announced it was extending the program until December 31, or until available funding expires, to help ensure children have access to school meals… Read more »

Order Meals for Remote/Virtual Learning Days ()

Families who would like to order meals for remote and/or virtual learning days are asked to please use this online form. Meals need to be pre-ordered by Thursday for the following week. If you have any questions, please email Kitchen Manager Pat Metzler at pmetzler@newlebanoncsd.org. Thank you.

Health Dept. Urges Not to Wear Facemasks with Vents ()

We would like to share with families that the Columbia County Department of Health recommends that students and staff not use facemasks with a vent or exhalation valve. They do not prevent the transmission of COVID-19 because they can allow respiratory droplets to escape. The district has masks available and we will ask students wearing… Read more »

Josh Noble Takes Helm as WBH Principal ()

New Lebanon CSD is proud to welcome Josh Noble as the new principal of Walter B. Howard Elementary School. Mr. Noble succeeds Andrew Kourt, who is moving to the role of Superintendent of Schools when current Superintendent Leslie Whitcomb retires at the end of September. Here is some information that Mr. Noble shared about himself…. Read more »

Schools Set Up to Ensure Social Distancing ()

New Lebanon CSD would like to thank our Facilities Department for doing such a wonderful job setting up classrooms, hallways and other areas of our schools to help ensure social distancing when students return to school. Thank you for all you do to help keep our students, faculty and staff healthy!

Faculty & Staff Prepare for Start of School ()

Faculty and staff returned to Walter B. Howard Elementary School and New Lebanon Jr/Sr High School on September 1 for the first of four conference days to prepare for the start of school next week. Meeting virtually and in socially distanced groups, faculty and staff discussed in-person and remote instruction, safety procedures and other planning… Read more »