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Openings for full-day Pre-K class

The Walter B. Howard Elementary School has some last minute openings for the full-day 2021-22 Pre-K class. Students must be 4 years old prior to December 1st.  If you are interested in enrolling your child in the Pre-K program please call the WBH Elementary Main office as soon as possible at (518) 794-8554.




Pre-K & Kindergarten Orientation Letter

Dear Pre-K and Kindergarten Families, We are super excited to welcome our newest students to Walter B. Howard Elementary School for Orientation on Tuesday, September 7th. Kindergarten Orientation will take place from 9:00 to 10:00am and Pre-K Orientation will take place from 10:30 – 11:30. Our current plan is to hold these orientations outside near… Read more »


Before/After School Program at WBH

Beginning this fall, we are pleased to work with Healthy Kids Programs to provide a before/after school program for students at Walter B. Howard Elementary School. More information on the flyer below, or visit their website at www.healthykidsprograms.com.


All practices CANCELLED for Monday, 8/23

Due to the pending inclement weather from Hurricane Henri and the potential slow down of this weather system overnight on Sunday into Monday, we have decided to postpone the first day of practices until Tuesday, 8/24. Even though we are all extremely excited for the new fall sports season, we want to ensure the safety… Read more »


Additional Athletics Testing Information

Weekly testing days will fluctuate throughout each given week.  A student can practice and play before being tested, provided that testing will take place that week.  For example, if your child is scheduled to practice or play in a game on a Monday, but not being tested until Wednesday, your child can still participate. The… Read more »


Superintendent Letter regarding athletics testing

This message was sent to the families of student-athletes on Thursday, August 19. Dear Families, As we approach the start of the fall sports season, I wanted to share some information with you regarding our plan to mitigate COVID-19 among our student athletes. In order to keep our New Lebanon student athletes safe, and in… Read more »


2021 Fall Sports Practice Times

Modified New Lebanon – Berlin 2021 Fall Sports Practice Times (there will be no bus transportation until the first day of school) Boys Modified Soccer – Coach Jackson Burhans Start Date: August 30th, 8:00am-10:00 am Location: Stephentown Elementary (Be prepared for practice with shorts, cleats, shin guards, and 2 liters of water) Girls Modified Soccer… Read more »