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Registration Open for Kindergarten & Pre-K

2017-18 KDG. REGISTRATION The New Lebanon Central School District has begun the process of registering students for the 2017-18 Kindergarten class.  Students need to be legal residents of the School District and reside with parents or guardians within the School District at the time of the opening day of school and must be five (5)… Read more »


Two Cases of Strep Throat Reported at WBH Elementary

There have been two reported cases of strep throat at Walter B. Howard Elementary School. Please keep your child home if they complain of a sore throat or have a fever. In some cases children may not have symptoms. Common symptoms of strep throat include: • Severe and sudden sore throat without coughing, sneezing, or… Read more »


6th Grader Wins District Spelling Bee

Walter B. Howard Elementary student Zoey Cahill won the District Spelling Bee on Tuesday, January 10.  The championship word was “catastrophic.” Zoey will represent New Lebanon CSD at the Regional Spelling Bee at Proctor’s Theater in Schenectady on Tuesday, Feb. 7. Congratulations and good luck!


January Students of the Month

Congratulations to the Walter B. Howard Elementary students who have been named January Students of the Month! Students are selected by the homeroom teacher for showing overall good character that month. Back Row: Cameron Lynch, Jon Carr, Sage Rogers, Abby Prusky and Jonah Lottey. Front Row: Jillian McGivern, Autumn Doslop-Land, Wyatt Brixius, Harper Davis, Ava… Read more »


Thank You WBH Teacher Assistants & Aides

At a recent Tiger Jam, teacher assistants and aides at Walter B. Howard Elementary School were thanked for all their hard work, flexibility and all they do for the children of WBH! Thank you Deb Gallucci, Dena Harty, Bryn Padrick, Alicia Woodbury, April Smith and Darlene Miller!  


Register for Group Swim Lessons

Registration is now open for New Lebanon Continuing Education Group Swim. Lessons will be every Saturday and begin on January 21. Participants must complete and submit their registration by January 13, 2017. New Lebanon Group Swim Lesson Registration.



Walter B. Howard Winter Carnival – Friday, Jan. 13

Join us for the Walter B. Howard Winter Carnival on Friday, January 13 at 6 p.m. in the elementary school cafeteria. We’ll have a spin art machine, carnival games, magic show, cotton candy and popcorn! 2017 Winter Carnival Flyer


Fall Sports Teams Recognized as Scholar Athlete Teams

The boys soccer, girls’ volleyball and soccer teams were named Scholar Athlete Teams by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA). To receive the honor, 75% of each team had to earn a GPA of 90% or better for the quarter.  Congratulations to the teams!


Composer Visits Jr/Sr HS Chorus

Arranger, performer and retired teacher Steve Murray visited Jr/Sr High School chorus students on Tuesday, December 13. The choir is preparing one of his arrangements, Snowfall for the Winter Concert on Tuesday, December 20. Read more »