Lebanon School District

This monthly communication is intended for our Lebanon School District families.

Dear Cedar Families,

Welcome to the start of a new school year! The first day of school is always a time of excitement, possibility, and fresh beginnings. As we open our doors for the 2025–2026 school year, we remain guided by our district mission: Inspiring Minds, Enriching Lives, Shaping Futures.

This year, we remain focused on four key priorities that will help us achieve that mission:

• Student Attendance – encouraging consistent attendance so every learner has the opportunity to thrive each day.

• High Expectations – fostering a culture of excellence in our classrooms, activities, and relationships.

• Student Engagement – creating meaningful learning experiences that connect with our students’ interests and aspirations.

• Student Achievement – ensuring every learner is challenged and supported to grow academically.

We know that success is a partnership between schools, families, and our community. Together, we can ensure that every student has the tools, opportunities, and encouragement needed to reach their full potential.

On behalf of all our educators and staff, I wish your family a joyful and successful start to the school year. Please know we are here to support every learner, every step of the way.

With Pride,

Nicole L. Malinoski, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools

Monday, August 25

• In school: K4–K5 (AM only), Grades 1–5, 7, 9, and CTC students
• No school: Grades 6, 8, 10, 11, 12

Tuesday, August 26

• In school: K4–K5 (AM only), Grades 1–5, 8, 9–12, and CTC students
• No school: Grades 6, 7

Wednesday, August 27 & Thursday, August 28

• In school: K4–K5 (AM only) and all students except Grade 6

Friday, August 29 & Monday, September 1

• No School

Tuesday, September 2

• Grade 6 starts! All students in session.

Friday, September 26

• No school for grades K4-6.
• Remote Learning Day for grades 7-12.

August

• 25-31: Speech Pathology Week

September

• 7-13 National Arts in Education Week
• 16: National IT Professionals Day
• 26: National School Parent Group Day

Join our Cedar Community and Alumni as we celebrate Lebanon High School’s Homecoming with our Annual Homecoming Parade & Festival!

📅 When: Friday, September 26 • Parade begins at 5:30 PM

✨ Parade Route: Kicking off at 8th & Oak Streets and ending at the brand-new LHS Field Hockey/Softball Turf.

The celebration continues at the Lebanon High School:

🎯 Games

🏆 Prizes

🍔 Food Trucks
🎪 Activities for All Ages

👑 Crowning of our Homecoming King & Queen that evening!

Bring your Cedar pride, your family, and your friends—this is a night you won’t want to miss!

We are thrilled to announce that the Lebanon School District has adopted MyPowerHub as our go-forward interactive communication platform for parents and guardians! MyPowerHub provides families a consolidated experience to see the information most relevant to you quickly and securely. If you already have a PowerSchool parent portal account, then you have access to MyPowerHub and you simply need to log into the app or use the link below to log in.

If using the parent portal website, click on the MyPowerHub icon on the left to launch the new interface. If you do not have an account, complete the form below to receive your child’s Access ID and password to create an account.

Key Features of MyPowerHub include:

• Consolidated access to information from PowerSchool SIS
• Easily view information from PowerSchool SIS, like grades, assignments, and more, in one easy-to-use experience
• An Interactive Communication Platform
• Allow families to easily view information around their child(ren)'s performance and allow for back-and-forth communication in the same platform to promote collaboration on student performance​
• Message teachers and school administrators
• Keep parents informed of what’s going on at the school with broadcast communications
• Quickly move between students using the Student Switcher while remaining in the same platform

On behalf of the 21st Century Staff, welcome back to school! The 21st Century program has offered before and after-school programming for nearly 20 years, and this year is no different!

Students in grades 1st -12th are eligible to attend programming -- we operate Monday - Thursday throughout the year, at each one of our school buildings! Our program offers hands-on STEM activities, arts, crafts, outdoor activities, tutoring, homework help and more! Programs at Harding and Northwest will also provide opportunities for students to attend activities sponsored by the PA Dutch Council ScoutReach program! 21st Century is always free and will begin enrolling soon.

This year, 21st Century plans to begin on Monday, October 6th. Please reach out to your child's school for more information, or to request an enrollment form. We look forward to seeing your child in the out-of-school time!

Senior Citizen Cedar Passes are available to district residents aged 65 and older. Cedar Passes provide free admission to select district sponsored events, including home athletic games and concerts.

To receive a Cedar Pass, bring proof of age and residence to the district office at 1000 South Eighth Street and enter through door G. Ask for Kathryn.

This initiative is designed to help our students grow into well-rounded individuals who are confident, capable, and prepared for life after graduation, whether that means college, a career, or making a positive impact in the community.

Through Portrait of a Cedar, we’re focusing on seven Cedar Competencies (skills) we want every Cedar to develop:

• Personally Responsible

• Empathetic

• Adaptable

• Critical Thinker

• Communicator

• Creative

• Leader

Each month, teachers will highlight the skill of the month in the classroom through lessons and activities that connect learning to the real world.

To keep you in the loop, the district will share the Cedar Competency of the month and simple ideas for how you can support at home.

💬 Talk About Responsibility

• Have conversations about what it means to be responsible at home, in school, and in the community.
• Share examples from your own life where being responsible made a difference.

📅 Set Routines and Expectations

• Create regular routines for studying, chores, and bedtime.
• Encourage your scholar to follow through on their commitments and praise them when they do!

✅ Let Them Own Tasks

• Give age-appropriate responsibilities like packing their backpack, making their lunch, or helping with a sibling.
• Resist the urge to do everything for them, let them try, make mistakes, and learn.

💡 Model Good Behavior

• Show what it looks like to follow through on promises, admit mistakes, and treat others with respect.
• Let them see you being responsible in your job, community, or daily tasks.

📖 Reflect Together, Ask questions like:

• “What’s something you’re proud of doing on your own this week?
• “What could you do differently next time if something didn’t go well?”

❤️ Encourage Honesty and Integrity

• Emphasize the importance of doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.
• Celebrate acts of honesty and kindness - no matter how small.

Together, we’ll help our students grow into confident, capable, and caring young people, continuing Lebanon’s strong tradition of building an UNBREAKABLE legacy!

Thank you for being our partners in this journey!

Construction is moving full speed ahead at Lebanon Intermediate School! Our 6th grade students will return on September 2, 2025, with renovations completed in half of the building.

The entire project will not be completed until the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year when fifth grade students will join the school.

This summer has brought exciting upgrades to Lebanon School District’s athletic facilities. New stadium lights and a scoreboard were installed at the baseball field to enhance both player and fan experiences.

At the track complex, the installation of new safety fencing and netting for track and field throwing events, as well as a new scoreboard were added.

Perhaps most excitingly, the district is proud to announce the official opening of the new high school turf field. This multi-purpose field will host field hockey, soccer, and softball, providing a top-tier playing surface for our student-athletes.

State-of-the-art Hudl cameras, enabling fans to watch live game coverage from home or on the go will be installed at the baseball, softball, and track complexes.

Harding Elementary School

• Olivia Hitz: Grade 4 Teacher

Henry Houck Elementary School

• Krista Brandt: Supplemental Learning Support PCA
• Leah Lauver: Grade 5 Teacher
• Glorimar Puder: Grade K4 Paraprofessional

Northwest Elementary School

• Laura Berrios: Autistic Support Paraprofessional
• Madison Birli: Autistic Support Teacher
• Emily Brown-Suarez: Grade 2 Teacher
• Amy Grube: Grade K5 Paraprofessional
• Grace Renninger: Grade 1 Teacher
• Madeline Schroll: Grade 2 Teacher
• Haley Tomaszewski: Autistic Support Teacher

Southeast Elementary School

• Melinda Curran: Grade 5 Teacher

Southwest Elementary School

• Mariana Alzate Yepes: Autistic Support Paraprofessional
• Jamie Johnson: Library/Media Paraprofessional

Lebanon Intermediate School

• Katelyn Herr : Autistic Support Teacher
• Katelyn Denight: Itinerant Learning Support Teacher
• Alexa Schwartz: ELD Teacher
• Chad Thomas: School Administration Manager

Lebanon Junior High School

• Danielle Bates: ELD Teacher
• Mark Costello: Technology Education Teacher
• Christine DaSilva: Grade 7 English Language Arts Teacher
• Katelyn Denight: Itinerant Learning Support Teacher
• Brynn Donoff: Grade 7 English Language Arts Teacher
• Candy Torres Vazquez: Custodian

Lebanon High School

• Roquie Allen: Math Teacher
• Jacob Capretti: Student Support Staff
• Franchesca Diaz: Attendance Secretary
• Jamaal Diaz-Cruz: Student Support Staff
• William Fischer: Science Teacher
• Melanie Gallagher: Life Skills Teacher
• Andrew Griffiths: Social Studies Teacher
• Isabelle Hughes: Supplemental Learning Support Teacher
• Curtis Johnson: JROTC Teacher
• Ashlee Knisely: English Teacher
• Jessica Mays: School Counselor
• Joshua Mountz: Biology Teacher
• Adam Moyer: English Teacher
• Ann Reigle: Supplemental Learning Support Teacher
• Jacob Robinson: Business Education Teacher
• ShanAnn Simmons: Social Studies Teacher
• Hunter Wolfe: Custodian

District Office

• Douglas Dresch: Director of Buildings & Grounds
• Christina Gotta: Administrative Assistant for Transportation
• Saryenid Guzman: District Receptionist
• Patrick McKinney: School Police Officer

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Let’s stay connected and celebrate our students, staff, and community together!

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