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 »
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District Welcomes Stephanie Luce as Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
New Lebanon CSD is proud to welcome Stephanie Luce as the new Assistant Principal of New Lebanon Jr/Sr High School/Athletic Director. Here is some information that Ms. Luce shared about herself. Congratulations Ms. Luce! Where did you work previously? I started my career in education as a teaching assistant, and then became an Elementary School… 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 »
School Supplies for 2020-2021
Here are school supplies for the 2020-2021 school year. Pre-Kindergarten Kindergarten Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 & 6 Grade 7 & 8 Grades 9 – 12 – High School students should bring basic supplies like pens, notebooks and a folder or two for the first day of school. Teacher will… Read more »
Updated 2020-2021 School Calendar Available
The district’s one-page 2020-2021 school calendar, which lists school attendance days, recesses and holidays, is available here.
Swim Team Holds Facemask Fundraiser
The BNL Swim Team has started a facemask fundraiser to support the Booster Club. Anyone interested in purchasing facemasks, including a BNL mask as well as other options, please use this online store. The order deadline is Wednesday, September 9. Orders will be shipped to homes on September 24.
NYS Withholds Aid to School Districts
Here is a short video describing how New York State has started to withhold state aid to school districts.
Videos of Parent Information Meetings Available
To help answer our community’s questions about school reopening in September, New Lebanon CSD held three virtual parent informational meetings in August. Friday, August 14 at 1:00 p.m. Video of meeting is available here. Tuesday, August 18 at 4:00 p.m. Video of meeting is available here. Thursday, August 20 at 7:00 p.m. Video of meeting… Read more »