Elementary

Emergency Release Drill Friday, November 6

New Lebanon CSD will conduct an Emergency Release Drill on Friday, November 6. All schools will dismiss 15 minutes earlier than their regular dismissal that day. There will be NO late bus. Dismissal and departure times are as follows: Jr/Sr High School at 1:55 p.m. Elementary School at 3:05 p.m.


WBH Collecting Thanksgiving Donations

Dear WBH Friends and Families, As the Thanksgiving holiday quickly approaches, the need for some of the families in our community cannot go unnoticed.   As a school we can make a difference this Thanksgiving for a family in need!  We are going to be collecting donations of non-perishable food items starting Monday November 2nd. We… Read more »


Walter B. Howard PTA Holiday Craft Fair

The Walter B. Howard PTA Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, December 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Jr/Sr High School. There will be crafters, silent auction, raffles and more! 2015 Holiday Craft Fair flyer


2015 Trunk or Treat

The Trunk or Treat was held Saturday, October 31 in the WBH parking lot. Thank you to all the families that participated! See more photos from the event here.


Students Learn Fire Safety Lessons

On October 29, firefighters from the Lebanon Valley Protective Association visited Walter B. Howard Elementary to talk to students about fire safety. Students learned important fire safety lessons, and firefighters focused on the importance of smoke detectors. Principal Kourt put fire fighter gear on to show students what to expect if fire fighters ever had… Read more »


Students to Participate in Relocation Drill

Each month as a school community we conduct a different emergency drill. On Monday, November 2 we are going to practice a relocation drill. This type of emergency procedure would be used if we ever had to leave our school property. At 9 a.m. on November 2, our teachers will walk their students to the… Read more »


WBH Elementary Important Reminders

Friday, October 30 – Superintendent’s Conference Day – No school for students Monday, November 2 – Relocation Drill – 9:00-9:45 a.m. Tuesday, November 3 – Book Fair – The book fair will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Students will visit the book fair with their classes during the day Friday, November 6… Read more »


Letter from Principal Kourt Regarding Medications

Dear Families, This morning a student had a prescription bottle of fluoride on the school bus. He offered the chewable tablets to another student, along with a vitamin C tablet. We are very proud that a student knew to report this activity to his driver, who immediately followed up with administration. Though there was no… Read more »


Letter to Parents: Chickenpox Exposure

To Parents/Guardians: Your child may have been exposed to Chickenpox (varicella zoster) at school. Please watch your child for the following symptoms.  If your child has the symptoms below, please call your child’s healthcare provider for guidance. Symptoms usually appear 14-16 days after exposure. Common Signs and Symptoms:  Slight fever, feels tired and weak May… Read more »


WBH PTA Website

The Walter B. Howard Elementary PTA has a new website. Get information on upcoming events, meetings and see photos from events here.