Aryn Simmons set goals early in his life. He’s wanted to be a police officer since he was a little kid. In sixth grade, the dream of being an officer changed to FBI. In his freshman year of high school, his mom, Alicia McDonald, mentioned West Point Military Academy to him as a possible option …
Second grade students in Christine Erickson’s class at PBE are studying matter in science. Their task: build a tower out of index cards and tape. The bigger challenge – build it as tall as you can but so that it can support a stuffed Olaf. Not an easy task at all. The students had a …
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Third-grade students in Corrine Vertescher’s class at EJR are building bridges! In science class they are studying invisible forces and the topic covered building strong bridges. The students were tasked with making a strong bridge using just two pieces of paper and a stack of books six inches apart. The students went to work to …
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The Pine Bush Central School District Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian P. Dunn as its new superintendent of schools. Mr. Dunn was the unanimous choice by the board. “Brian Dunn is a proven leader and we are thrilled that he will be bringing his leadership and vision here to …
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Three Pine Bush students were among 13 Orange-Ulster BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) students who earned medals at the SkillsUSA Area IV Regional Conference at OU BOCES recently: Joseph Adipietro – first place, residential wiring MaKayla McKelvey – first place, esthetics Quion Valerio – third place, residential wiring Nearly 200 students from various high …
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Two Pine Bush Odyssey of the Mind teams are headed to the world competition in Iowa this May, after placing first and second in the New York State championships this weekend in Syracuse. The Edward J. Russell Elementary structure team, coached by Naomi Bush and Doreen Sandor, overcame some design issues and a long delay …
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Andrea Urmston’s fourth graders got really creative, combining math and art on Pi Day – March 14. On graph paper, students drew a building as high as each of the first 20 digits of Pi, in order, from left to right. Then they got creative in designing a pi-line (or skyline) at sunrise or sunset. …
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Dear Parents and Guardians: With spring upon us, I want to remind you that the following New York State Assessments will be administered to students in Grades 3 through 8 in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics and Science. In addition, English Language Learners in kindergarten through Grade 12 will be participating in the New York …
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A big thank you to Dick’s Sporting Goods, which donated a truckload – literally – of equipment to Crispell Middle School. “One of our parents works for Dick’s and mentioned that they donate equipment to local schools,” said Crispell Principal John Boyle. “So we got permission and applied.” Mr. Boyle and Crispell physical education teacher …
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For residents interested in running for the Pine Bush Central School District Board of Education, pleasesee this informational packet and petition. Please staple the petition together as the top page has the complete information of the individual seeking candidacy. Each petition requires a minimum of 25 signatures(however, it is always recommended to gather as many signatures …
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