Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
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.
by Thaddeus Flint
News that the former elementary school buildings in Grafton and Stephentown are being considered for future apartment buildings was heard at the May Berlin School Board meeting last Wednesday.
by Deb Alter
Hoosick Falls Central School District is among the safest educational organizations in New York according to the Utica National Insurance Group.
[Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Central School Recognized For Safety
by Deb Alter
Nine teachers with a combined 191 years of service to HFCS who are retiring at the end of this school year were honored by the School Board and Superintendent at the Tuesday, May 19 Board Meeting. Five teachers were awarded tenure.
[Read more…] about HFCS Celebrates Retiring Staff Members And Grants Tenure
by Steve Bradley
The season came to a screeching end for the #4 seeded HFCS baseball team last Thursday when they fell to the #5 seeded Schuylerville Black Horses 13 – 1. The Horses jumped on the Panthers right from the start and never let the Panthers see a glimmer of hope for a victory.
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.
