Pine Bush Earns Healthy Meals Incentives Recognition Award from USDA and Action for Healthy Kids

The Pine Bush Central School District recently received a Healthy Meals Incentives Recognition Award for improving the nutritional quality of their school meals. Awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) in collaboration with Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK), Pine Bush received the Innovation in the Preparation of School Meals …

“The Kissing Hand” brings comfort to our new kindergarten students and their families

Our incoming kindergarten students had a wonderful orientation. They got to meet their teachers and new classmates, and explore their classroom and school, all with the comfort of having someone special with them – a parent, grandparent or other trusted adult. One of the special moments of orientation was that each kindergarten student in the …

CVMS students complete the kindness courtyard with creative messages of comfort

Students in Amy McDonald’s classes Friday got to let some of their creativity flow! Ms. McDonald had a special project for them – they each painted their message of kindness on a brick that was added to the kindness courtyard.   This summer, Ms. McDonald taught at the Human Rights Academy, which is open to …

Happy first days of school!

From pre-K to senior year, the first day of school is momentous! Here is a display of photos, most sent from proud parents and guardians. We hope everyone has an incredible 2025-2026 school year! We are #PineBushProud

We are Stronger Together – Energy and enthusiasm abound at opening convocation

The energy in the Pine Bush High School auditorium Wednesday morning for the opening convocation was palpable, as teachers and staff members gathered, greeting each other with hugs, smiles and much enthusiasm.     The district’s new superintendent, Joseph Lenz, welcomed the Pine Bush Central School District staff back for the 2025-2026 school year with …

Pre-K and kindergarten students have Popsicles with the Principal

Popsicles with the Principal was a terrific success at each of our four elementary schools!     Pre-K and kindergarten students were invited to meet their principal and assistant principal, have a popsicle and play on their school’s playground. It was great seeing the students having so much fun on the playgrounds and giving parents …

Aaron Hopmayer receives the Christopher Bement Award for 2025

Superintendent Joe Lenz presented the Christopher Bement Award at the 2025 opening convocation at Pine Bush High School on Wednesday, Aug. 27. The recipient is Pine Bush High School Principal Aaron Hopmayer.     “His voice can be heard booming with pride and encouragement and sometimes a reminder or two about what it means to …

Welcome to PAK!

Welcome to PAK! Principal Brian Breheny welcomes all families to Pakanasink Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year. Read his letter here, sharing his vision of “We Lead With Heart” at PAK! Here’s to a great school year!    

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Pine Bush Central School District
State Route 302, Pine Bush, NY 12566
Phone: (845) 744-2031
Fax: (845) 744-6189
Joseph Lenz
Superintendent of Schools
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