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WBH Special Friends Day.

Nearly 220 special friends visited WBH students on Tuesday, November 19. Students and their loved ones spent part of the day having lunch together and touring their classrooms. A great time was shared by all who attended. Thank you to all our special guests for visiting and supporting the book fair. See more photos here.


WBH 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. Back Row: Maria Burgess, Tyler Herrick, Harper Davis, Vincenza Deschamps, Haven Ramos, Ariana Davis and Bethany Jenke. Front Row: Chase Cross, Rowan Meyson, Jay… Read more »


Students Attend Youth Summit

Recently, students in Timothy Christiansen’s Health Class attended the Second Annual Youth Summit at the Albany Capital Center. Speakers presented a wide variety of topics ranging from distracted driving, mental health concerns, substance abuse and gun safety. Read more »


All New Lebanon Families are Invited to a Thanksgiving Gathering

The New Lebanon Jr/Sr High School Food Club invites all families to a Thanksgiving dinner on Saturday, November 23 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Jr/Sr High School cafeteria. The dinner is free to attend. There will be crafts for the kids, open gym available to all families and Connect 4 Tournament.


WBH Special Friends Day Schedule

All WBH children are welcome to invite a special loved one or friend to visit their classroom, eat lunch with them, and visit our Scholastic Book Fair on Tuesday, November 19.  Here is the schedule by grade. We can’t wait to meet our new friends!  


FAFSA Workshop NIGHT-November 19

To the Parents of the Class of 2020: Please join us for FAFSA Workshop Night on Tuesday, November 19 from 6 pm to 7 pm in the Computer Lab located in Room 135. Financial Aid Representative Earl Tretheway from The University at Albany will be assisting families in filling out the actual Free Application for… Read more »


WBH Principal Update – November

Dear Families, It is hard to believe that the holiday and winter season is right around the corner.  I want to take this time to update you on some happenings around our school. It was great seeing so many families at our parent teacher conferences.  Open communication is the key to a successful school year. … Read more »


Junior High Students Celebrate Red Ribbon Week

Members of our Jr High School celebrated Red Ribbon Week (10/28-11/1)! The purpose of this program is to bring awareness to the dangers of drugs, alcohol and vaping. To help carry out this message, members of the group Outspoken! (lead by Mrs. White and Mrs. Evans) facilitated activities in PE class that helped simulate being… Read more »


Greener Pathways Mobile RV Unit Offers Narcan Training

The Greener Pathways Mobile RV Unit will be offering Narcan Training on Friday, November 8th. This mobile unit will be parked in the WBH elementary parking lot from 2pm to 4pm. In addition, from 10 am to 12 pm it will be available at the town hall New Lebanon the same day. Flyer


Cummings and Gallucci to Receive Award from CASDA

New Lebanon Jr/Sr High School cleaner Bob Cummings and Walter B. Howard Elementary School Teacher’s Assistant Deborah Gallucci will be honored with the Capital Area School Development Association (CASDA) Friends of Education Award on Wednesday, November 6, at the 4th Annual Friends of Education Dinner being held at the Albany Marriott Hotel. CASDA presents this… Read more »