Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
by Haley Gubitz
Superintendent Whitcomb, Principal Klafehn, Vice Principal Arket, teachers, family, friends and the Class of 2015. I can’t believe we’re finally here. It’s hard to stray away from the corniness of a graduation speech, so bear with me for the next few minutes. These past six years really seem to have gone by in the blink of an eye. [Read more…] about New Lebanon Salutatory Speech
Thank you to the Lauren Fan Club for cheering me on. Membership is $30, but I’ve heard from testimonials that it’s worth every pretty penny. Now, I don’t intend to give a long speech. Well, because Socrates gave a long speech and his friends killed him. Still, I’m willing to take the off-chance that someone would actually try tackling me as I give this unprecedented lecture. To start off, I think I’ll explain how my senior year ended here. [Read more…] about New Lebanon Valedictory Speech
See more about the New Lebanon graduation on the New Lebanon Schools page. [Read more…] about Congratulations to the New Lebanon Class of 2015
submitted by Erin Clary
The New Lebanon Travel Club hosted its first Color Run 5K on Saturday, June 6. Thirty-one runners/walkers participated in the 5K and eight children participated in the Fun Run. First, second, and third place male and female finishers were awarded with trophies following the race:
First Place, male: Harrison Zema, 20:48
Second Place, male: Tim Lambert, 20:49
Third Place, male: Billy Poppy, 21:05
First Place, female: Corie Noel, 22:29
Second Place, female: Allura Meizinger, 25:30
Third Place, female: Natalie Zema, 26:09
submitted by Erin Clary
Six Walter B. Howard Elementary School students were recognized for their commitment to education and health during the 30th Annual Sandra G. Morley Physical Education Student Leadership Awards at Hudson Valley Community College on May 4.
The awards are sponsored by the Capital Zone of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AHPERD).
[Read more…] about New Lebanon Student Leaders Recognized At HVCC
submitted by Erin Clary
On May 7, New Lebanon High School senior Colleen Kroboth was honored by the Capital District Business and Marketing Educators’ Association as an “Outstanding Business Student.” Kroboth was also the winner of a $1,000 scholarship presented by CapCom Federal Credit Union.
[Read more…] about NLHS Student Named Capital District “Outstanding Business Student”
submitted by Erin Clary
The Community Carnival originally scheduled for May 27 has been rescheduled and relocated. Please join us on Monday, June 8, 3 to 7 pm. at the Jr/Sr High School. Admission is $10 and includes all carnival games, access to swim in the pool, and dinner. Mini golf (18 holes) is available for $5 per round and build-your-own sundaes are $3. Students in grades 4 to 6 have the option of being bused to the carnival following dismissal from school, with permission.
Students in grades PK to 3 are welcome and encouraged to participate, but must have parental supervision at all times. All Proceeds benefit the New Lebanon Travel Club and the Class of 2017. For additional information, please visit www.newlebanoncsd.org.
submitted by Erin Clary
On May 13, the Capital Area School District Association (CASDA) honored New Lebanon High School senior Evan Burgess at its 29th Annual Scholar’s Recognition program dinner at the Albany Marriot.
[Read more…] about CASDA Honors New Lebanon High School Senior And Teacher
submitted by Erin Clary
The New Lebanon CSD will host three community stakeholder meetings to gain input on how to best use the $288,073 in reimbursement funds allocated to the district through the Smart Schools Bond Act of 2014.
The meetings will be held: Tuesday, June 2, at 6:30 pm at the Walter B. Howard Elementary School library; Wednesday, June 3, at 6:30 pm in the Jr/Sr High School cafeteria; and Wednesday, June 10, at 7 pm as part of the Board of Education meeting held at the Walter B. Howard Elementary School library. All district residents are welcome and encouraged to attend.
The Smart Schools Bond Act of 2014 authorizes the distribution of $2 billion statewide to finance improved educational technology and infrastructure to improve learning and opportunity for students. Examples of approved projects include broadband Internet, the installation of high-tech security, capital projects to expand Pre-K instructional space, and the acquisition of technology such as laptops or tablet computers.
submitted by Erin Clary
New Lebanon Central School District residents have approved a $12,674,751 budget for the 2015-16 school year by a vote of 181 (yes) to 24 (no). This budget represents a 0.71 percent decrease in spending from the current year’s budget and will result in an estimated 0-percent tax rate increase for the fourth consecutive year.
