News

Class of 2020 Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Emily Schafer – Valedictorian Emily Schafer, daughter of Barbara and Robert Schafer of New Lebanon, NY has been named New Lebanon High School’s Class of 2020 Valedictorian. Emily goes above and beyond to reach her full potential in all areas of her life. She is a hard worker and takes her academics and future planning… Read more »


Statement from Superintendent Leslie Whitcomb

Please read the statement below from Superintendent Leslie Whitcomb:   I have been struggling to collect my thoughts on the turmoil that our nation has experienced recently. Personally, the events of the past days and weeks call to mind the painful times during the civil rights movement of the 1960s, and to say I am… Read more »



Walter B. Howard Elementary Named “Recognition School”

The New York State Education Department announced Friday that Walter B. Howard Elementary School was named a 2019-2020 Recognition School. Under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan, Recognition Schools are those with high academic achievement and strong progress, that also perform acceptably for all subgroups for which they are accountable. This year’s designees represent… Read more »


School Psychologist Shares Coping Advice

We know that the COVID-19 outbreak is disrupting many routines and schedules, so we wanted to share some tips from School Psychologist Patricia White on how to cope with this sudden disruption and the impact it may be having on your mental health. You can also visit her Google site with resources and information that… Read more »


District Assessing Childcare Needs in Community

In keeping in line with our goal of supporting our community during the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis, we are looking to assess the childcare needs in our district, particularly those of healthcare workers and first responders (as required by the State Education Department) We are currently exploring options including expanding existing licensed childcare programs in… Read more »


Information Regarding COVID-19

The New Lebanon Central School District would like to share some basic information regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). We are closely monitoring the situation and following guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the NYS Department of Health (NYSDOH), the Columbia County Department of Health and the NYS Education Department (NYSED). Find useful… Read more »


Swim Team Competes at Sectionals

The Boys Varsity New Lebanon/Berlin Swim Team competed at the NYS Sectionals in Shenendehowa on Friday February 14th.  Sophomore Matt Kluck competed in the 50 Freestyle in his first year and Freshman Liam Buckenroth competed in the 500 Freestyle.  Both Matt and Liam teamed up with Winter Exley, Braydan McMillian, Riley Schwartz and Cody Dunton to… Read more »


February Update from WBH Principal Andrew Kourt

Dear Families, I hope you and your families are staying healthy during this difficult cold and flu season. As you know there is a lot of illness around lately. Good school attendance is incredibly important, but if your child is sick with a fever or throwing up it is important that they stay home. Remember… Read more »


February WBH Students of the Month

Congratulations to our February WBH students of the month! Back Row: Jeremiah Blenke, Riley Cloutier, Viviene Powers, Brady Munsinger, Katelyn Perreault, Kassidy Ward Front Row: Wyatt Foggon, Chloe Chuck, Noah Peters, Grace Kalisz, Isabella Phillips, Madison McComish, Lily Robinson Absent from photo: Addison Frederick and Blake Rogers