EJR welcomes children’s author Lizzy Rockwell Students at Edward J. Russell Elementary School welcomed a special guest on Friday, Oct. 19, and they certainly were familiar with her work. Lizzy Rockwell, prolific illustrator and writer of children’s books, brought many of her works with her as she spoke to the students about books, the process …
It’s become a tradition. Each year, the Wallkill East Rotary pays a visit to each of the four elementary schools in the Pine Bush Central School District: Circleville, Pakanasink, Edward J. Russell and Pine Bush Elementary. The group presents every third-grade student with a dictionary of their very own to keep. Dr. William Bassett, a …
Pine Bush students do many things to support their community. On Oct. 4, they provided the gift of life through blood donations. Eighty-eight students registered to donate blood at the district’s first blood drive of the year. It was a wonderful sight for Pine Bush High School nurse Marybeth Reinfried. “I am so proud of …
Sixth grade students at Circleville Middle School took the tower lab challenge last week – with much success. Their goal was to construct a free-standing tower using the fewest number of index cards in order to hold a stuffed animal for 20 seconds. They used this lab to explore the Scientific Method. The student groups …
The excitement at Circleville Elementary School was palpable on Tuesday, Oct. 2. All classes filed out of the school just after 2 p.m. to gather in the parking lot for a very special event – to cheer as their principal and assistant principal got slimed. “This is the best day ever,” said one second grader …
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Pine Bush High School is now a Polaris Powersports University Program. Students may now train to work on motor sports vehicles, including motorcycles, snowmobiles, ATVs and UTVs and other Polaris models. Polaris, an American producer of snowmobiles, ATVs and Victory and Indian motorcycles, donated two motorcycles, two four-wheelers, several motors and mechanical parts to the …
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All Pine Bush Central School District parents are invited to the Pine Bush High School auditorium on PBHS Open House night, Wednesday, Oct. 3, between 6:30 and 8 p.m. to visit the Hidden Mischief Room. Would you know what to look for if you suspected your teen of using drugs or alcohol? Take a walk through …
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Seventh and eighth grade students at Crispell Middle School are eligible to become members of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS), an organization that recognizes outstanding middle school students. There are five requirements in order to be inducted into the NJHS: scholarship, service, citizenship, leadership and character. Scholarship – students must achieve a 93 or …
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The fall session of Pine Bush’s Continuing Education program is about to start. Take a look at the offerings coming up, including kids’ sports, art and language programs, fitness and wellness for adults, drivers’ education and financial direction.
Pine Bush Superintendent Tim Mains welcomed staff members back to the district on Tuesday, Sept. 4, the day before school opened for students. Included were 33 new teachers to the district. Looking to the upcoming school year, Mains discussed the recently completed Strategic Plan entitled “Tomorrow Begins Today,“ a document culled from the input of …
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