CES fifth-graders study chemical reactions and produce some awesome goo

Fifth-graders in Robin Conklin and Heather Walmer’s class at CES are finishing  science experiments about chemical reactions.     The lesson develops the idea that chemical reactions create new materials that have useful and interesting properties.     The great goo experiment has the students watch how glue and borax intermix to create a mystery …

Looking to high school, middle school students visit Haas Innovation Center

Eighth-grade students from both Crispell and Circleville middle schools visited the HAAS Innovation Center at Pine Bush High School recently.     As students got ready to choose their elective courses for their freshman year, they had a chance to see the different options and prerequisites for this amazing program. Demonstrations from technology teachers and …

Pre-K students learn about loving themselves and each other to start Black History Month

February is Black History Month! It’s a time to recognize and celebrate the achievements of Black Americans and learn more about their contributions that have helped shape our country and our society. February is also the month we celebrate love. Aubrey Zamonsky, the library media specialist at Pakanasink Elementary School, has combined the two, teaching …

CVMS students give all their reasons why they appreciate their school counselors

In recognition of National School Counselors Week, seventh and eighth-grade students at CVMS, facilitated by Nicole Bobby and Antonia Ciccarelli, created this banner to share the reasons they love our school counselors. “We 100% agree with all of the reasons our students provided and for so many more,” said Principal Lisa Hankinson. “We all love …

Learning real-life skills – and loving it!

Eighth-grade students at CVMS are learning real-life skills in Alexa Price’s family and consumer science classes, including kitchen safety. “We take kitchen safety seriously,” said Ms. Price, as her students were recently performing a walking lab to identify kitchen hazards.     The kitchens looked like crime scenes, complete with yellow caution tape. There were …

District and NASA celebrate their partnership and a second HUNCH project

Pine Bush welcomed representatives from NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) Wednesday morning as the federal agency recognized the accomplishments of Pine Bush High School students who developed and produced hardware for the International Space Station (ISS) and looked forward to this year’s project.   Students at the Haas Innovation Center at PBHS were chosen …

Congratulations to our second quarter honor roll students

The second academic quarter ended at the end of January. Here are the students who earned honor roll, high honor roll and principal’s list.  Congratulations to all who achieved these honors! Keep up the good work.  

A delicious February is in store at our Pine Bush cafeterias

February is the month celebrating love and your students will absolutely love what’s being served at our school cafeterias. So many delicious, homemade meals! Click here to check your school’s menu. And remember – meals are free to all students in the district. Let them give it a try!   

District students to participate in county-wide art show Saturday, Feb. 1

Many of our district students will have artwork showcased this Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Galleria Mall, for the “Arts Builds Confidence” exhibition.  It’s sponsored by the Orange County Arts Council and runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sixteen students from Pine Bush High School will have their work on display, while many middle …

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Amy Brockner
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