John Xanthis appointed interim principal at Crispell for remainder of school year; Brian Lynn to serve as interim assistant principal until mid-May

There are some temporary changes we want you to be aware of at Crispell Middle School. On March 24, the Board of Education accepted the resignation of Crispell Principal Stephen Wilder, effective April 9. We thank Mr. Wilder for his service to our students and district and wish him continued success in his future endeavors. …

Skilled Trades Academy Students Tour the Nation’s Oldest Continuously Operating Arsenal

Students from Pine Bush High School’s Skilled Trades Academy recently toured the Watervliet Arsenal in Watervliet, New York. Established in 1813 to support the War of 1812, the facility is recognized as the nation’s oldest continuously operating arsenal and is often referred to as America’s “cannon factory.” Over time, the arsenal evolved from a 19th-century …

What’s for breakfast? And lunch!

The April menus are now available! Remember, meals are provided for all students at no charge at all Pine Bush schools. Click here to see what’s for lunch…and breakfast in April!  

Fourth-graders Light It Up with science investigation

CES fourth graders recently completed the “Light it Up!” science investigation with STEAM coach Maria Gabrell.   Given batteries, wires, light bulbs and a switch, students were tasked with building a series circuit in which all three light bulbs would light up. Then students observed what happened when one bulb was removed. Mission accomplished!   The …

YESS students empower others with annual Say Something Week message

What a busy week for the YESS students -Youth Empowerment Sustainability and Service – the week before spring recess.     It was Sandy Hook Promise Say Something Week and YESS students spent every day during lunch periods raising awareness of Saying Something to a Trusted Adult if they see threats of self-harm or threats …

Music in Our Schools Month is celebrated at all-district music gathering

The energy at Pine Bush High School was electric on Thursday, March 26, as the district gathered for its annual All-District Music Day. It wasn’t just a concert; it was a massive collaborative workshop bringing together the district’s musicians.     The event transformed the high school auditorium into a hub of creativity, hosting band …

Students learn about life on a farm during all four seasons

EJR first and second graders had a visit from Claudine Sullivan, a master gardener volunteer from Cornell Cooperative Extension, as part of their literacy program.   Ms. Sullivan read “Seasons on the Farm” by Chelsea Tornetto, a book that takes young readers on a rhyming journey through a year on a family farm. The farmers …

Celebrating reading, coloring and all things Seuss

Teachers and kids across the country celebrated the annual National Read Across America Day on March 2. Pine Bush Elementary kindergarten students have a wonderful tradition to celebrate – they walk over to Pine Bush High School and spend some time reading with the high school kids and doing Seuss-related activities.   Students in Leeann …

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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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