Q: What is the Veterans’ Tax Exemption? A: The Veterans’ Tax Exemption is a reduction in taxes for some veterans who served during particular wars. The amount of the exemption can vary based on whether the veteran served in a combat or non-combat zone and whether or not they have a service disability. There are… Read more »
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NL music program spans entire district and community
In a lot of school districts, the high school study body is often socially divided, generally by interest or grade level. You might have your athletes, your scholars, your artists and you’ll have your musicians. At New Lebanon CSD, the small size of the district has homogenized these groups, particularly in the music department. The… Read more »
District welcomes Marlene Ehlers from Germany
As part of the International Students Program at New Lebanon High School, sophomore Marlene Ehlers from Tuebenge, Germany is spending the school year learning about American culture and perfecting her English. Marlene lives with Amy Brueckmann and her daughter Jessica, also a sophomore at the high school. According to Brueckmann, the experience has brought a… Read more »
Students conduct agriculture research with Cornell Cooperative Extension
High school students in Kara Sokolowski’s Reading, Research and Writing in Science class recently had the opportunity to partner with Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) to conduct real-world research affecting the local agricultural community. Aaron Gabriel is a Senior Extension Resource Educator in Agronomy at CCE. He works with commercial farmers to bring research to the… Read more »
November Students of the Month
Congratulations to the Walter B. Howard Elementary students who have been named November Students of the Month! Students are selected by the homeroom teacher for showing overall good character that month. The students selected are as follows: Connor Dufour Madison Prusky Autumn Doslop-Land Arrion Cohen-Murphy Luc Dowdle Caden Munsinger Riley Robertson Tyler Woodbury Paris Darcy… Read more »
Students attend Youth Leadership conference
On December 4, select students from grades 6-8 attended the 2014 Youth Leadership Summit at Sage College in Troy. Sponsored by the Academy of Character Education, the Youth Summit provides a forum to empower students to create ways to positively impact Character Education. Students attended seminars with topics ranging from suicide prevention techniques, to overcoming… Read more »
Students learn about social media consequences
On Monday, December 8, students at New Lebanon High School attended an assembly about social media. The focus of the presentation was on the ways college admission offices, employers and others use social media to determine a person’s character. Mildred Elley Community Outreach Representative Matthew Martin talked to students about how the things students post… Read more »
Breslin receives National Board certification
Kindergarten teacher Jason Breslin recently received certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) as an Early Childhood teacher. This certification is recognized as the gold standard in teacher certification and is completely voluntary. He is one of only 104 teachers in New York State to receive certification this year. Teachers seeking certification… Read more »
Chatham Courier: NL club serves up Thanksgiving dinner
“NEW LEBANON — More than 70 people benefited from the efforts of the New Lebanon Jr/Sr High School’s Appetites Anonymous Club at its third annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner Saturday…” Read the full article from the Chatham Courier.
Students visit Williams College Art Museum
Last month, students in Mrs. Covert’s Studio Art class visited Williams College Art Museum to learn about abstract art. Students viewed the entire collection but the trip focused mostly on Abstract art, primarly on Franz West and his sculputures. The class also had a chance to create a book from a temporary press. the objectives… Read more »