EJR kindergarten student wins prize for extra learning over spring break

Congratulations to Yassin, a kindergarten student in Alicia Molon’s class at Edward J. Russell Elementary School who was chosen as a prize winner in the district’s “Imagine Your Future” contest through Imagine Learning. Yassin logged 121.5 minutes of learning with Imagine Learning over spring break, earning him 6,750 points for the prize drawing. He was …

Hannah Vendy, Alan Soto are named OCIAA senior scholar-athletes for PBHS class of 2021

Hannah Vendy and Alan Soto have been chosen as the Pine Bush High School Senior Scholar-Athletes for the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association (OCIAA). Hannah is ranked 13th in the Pine Bush High School Class of 2021 with a 98.09 grade point average. She played field hockey and lacrosse for the Bushmen and in winter …

2021 Scholar Awards Ceremony

The Pine Bush Class of 2021 is a high-achieving, motivated group of individuals. We couldn’t have the scholarship presentation in person so here is the video presentation of scholarships for our soon-to-be graduates. Congratulations to all! You make us proud!

The chicks are here!

Kindergarten teacher Lindsay Brooks had many eggs in the incubator at her Circleville Elementary classroom. She and her students watched and learned about the development of the chicks. As the chicks hatched, she invited her virtual students to see them in person! She organized the families to come after school at staggered times with social …

Voters approve district’s $125.89 million budget; Butler, Tompkins win board seats

Pine Bush Central School District voters approved the $125,891,597 budget, with 75.93 percent of voters supporting the spending plan. This year’s budget included a tax levy decrease of $1,848,127 or 3 percent. Incumbent Ross Tompkins retained his seat on the board of education. Tasha T. Butler captured the other open seat, currently held by Kristin …

Clinic update; Monday begins five-day in-person learning; long Memorial Day weekend; fall sports sign-ups

Hello Pine Bush families and staff, Today I have a couple of  kernels of new information plus several reminders. The first piece of news is about our partnership with Garnet Health to offer the Pfizer vaccine on May 20 with a follow up shot three weeks later on June 10.  Garnet Health has informed us …

Pine Bush partners with Garnet Health for Pfizer vaccination clinic May 20, June 10

UPDATE: Pine Bush Central School District parents and staff may also register for this clinic! Click here for the adult registration form. The Pine Bush Central School District, in partnership with Garnet Health, is offering the Pfizer vaccination at Pine Bush High School to any student 12 years of age and older. The first vaccination …

Plein air painting at PBE

Spring is such a great time of year, especially when you can take your class outside and create beautiful art! Pine Bush Elementary students in Patrice Butler’s art classes enjoyed some plein air painting out on the courtyard recently. They learned about artist Alma Woodsey Thomas and painted in the style of her “Eclipse” painting.  …

Kelly Cooke, Holly Shader receive teacher excellence awards

Two Pine Bush teachers were honored Tuesday night at the board of education meeting for receiving Mid-Hudson School Study Council Teacher Excellence awards. Kelly Cooke received the 2020 Award for Teacher Excellence and Holly Shader received the 2021 Award for Teacher Excellence Kelly Cooke is the English Department chairperson at Pine Bush High School. She …

A tribute to our nurses

Talk about heroes. Wednesday, May 12, is National School Nurses Day. What can we say about our nurses. They have always been valuable to our district, providing professional medical care to our students and staff every single day of the school year. Our nurses provide wellness screenings and set up district blood drives. They coordinate …

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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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