Author: linda.smith
Challenge On! PAK students take on the winter reading challenge
At Pakanasink Elementary school, Library Media Specialist Aubrey Zamonsky had students in grades pre-K through five participate in the Winter Reading Challenge over the winter break. Students at PAK were challenged to read for 20 minutes daily and participate in at least 10 of the reading challenges. Students could pick from over 30 different …
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January news from CVMS
Ecologist shares his love of nature and knowledge of whitetail deer with CES fourth-graders
Fourth-graders at CES have been learning about Native Americans, including those who lived here in our local area. They have been learning about the way the native Americans walked on snow – by creating snow shoes, how they took care of the earth with their respect for nature, how they made their homemade shoes – …
Eighth-grade students get a look at all the Haas Innovation Center has to offer at PBHS
Our eighth-grade students have so much to look forward to! As they finish their final year in middle school, they are beginning to look forward to all our high school has to offer. Our Crispell eighth-graders recently toured the Haas Innovation Center, a state-of-the-art technology center at Pine Bush High School that offers classes …
PBE fourth-graders take great strides in their keyboarding skills
One of the learning goals for fourth-graders at PBE this year is to improve their keyboarding skills. That includes setting goals for accuracy and speed – 90 percent accuracy and 20 words per minute – and maintaining proper form on their keyboards: having their hands on the correct sides of the keyboard, keeping their fingers …
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Pine Bush High School midterms and Regents exams scheduled for Jan. 20 – 23
Pine Bush High School midterms and Regents exams will take place from Jan. 20-23, 2026. Click here for the exam schedule and the modified bus schedule for the week. Any questions, please contact the high school at 845-744-2031, ext. 3600.
From Clouds to Climate: EJR Third-Graders Get the Scoop
Third graders at EJR learned so much about weather and climate, thanks in large part to Sarah Archbald, an Orange County conservation educator. They were studying weather and climate in their classrooms. Ms. Archbald came into all third grade classes at EJR each week for five weeks, enhancing those lessons. One day, …
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Pre-K registration is now open
The Pine Bush Central School District anticipates offering a full-day pre-K program for the 2026-2027 school year. The pre-K students will follow the existing elementary school schedule, and two-way transportation will be provided. If you have a child who will turn four on or before Dec. 1, 2026, and you would like to add your …
EJR’s January newsletter is now available
What’s happening at EJR this month? Have a look at the EJR January newsletter!