Creating and programming – EJR fifth graders are ready for the science celebration

Students at Edward J. Russell Elementary School are gearing up for their art show and science celebration on May 16. Fifth graders are working in groups on their science projects, designing and creating a vehicle using recycled materials, and programming Sphero, a  robot, that will drive that vehicle.   Each member of the group had …

Real-life skills have a delicious outcome in Principles of Baking class

What’s the difference between baking soda and baking powder? Why  are some pancakes fluffy and others flat and rubbery? Students in Leeann Noonan’s Principles of Baking class know the answers to those questions, conundrums and so much more. Ms. Noonan has taught her students there are different types of leavening agents – substances that cause …

African Children’s Choir wows CES

Circleville Elementary School had some special guests recently as the African Children’s Choir brought the students on a musical trip into the cultural traditions of Africa through music, dance and drumming.   Students in grades 3-5 got to enjoy the program, participating in every aspect, dancing, singing and drumming!   The children in the choir …

Middle school musicians participate in OCMEA Jr High All-County Festival

Congratulations to our Circleville Middle School and Crispell Middle School musicians who participated in the Orange County Musical Educators Association (OCMEA) Junior High All-County Festival at Valley Central High School this past weekend. Pine Bush was well represented for sure, with musicians in band, orchestra and chorus. Great job! Band Circleville Middle School Jillian Maida …

Loving and appreciating our lunch heroes!

Friday was Lunch Hero Day where students and staff showed their appreciation for their Food Services personnel! CVMS certainly showed the love to the crew!    

Andromeda Gold sixth-graders celebrate their homework success with pizza

Sixth-grade Andromeda Gold students at Circleville Middle School celebrated their success in homework completion in all four of their core classes for the third quarter with pizza!     Huge shout out to Villa Gaudio Pizza in Bullville for opening early and providing a discount for this pizza lunch reward! We are so grateful for …

SUNY Orange FTA donates to Pine Bush school lunch program

A heartfelt thank you to the SUNY Orange Future Teachers Association for its generous donation to the Pine Bush Food Services Department. Their $600 donation will go a long way toward decreasing the lunch balances of many students in our district.     According to SUNY Orange FTA advisor Jennifer Mirecki, the group sold coffee …

Students Making A Difference Club donates $750 to Garnet Health Foundation

Crispell Students Making A Difference (SMAD) Club was recognized at the 2023 Annual Garnet Donor Recognition dinner. SMAD hosted the Spring Fling dance in April where they raised over $750 and collected stuffed animals to be donated to the pediatric unit at Garnet. The students presented their $750  to Pam Yosh, director of development for …

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Pine Bush Central School District
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Phone: (845) 744-2031
Fax: (845) 744-6189
Joseph Lenz
Superintendent of Schools
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