This is an important message from Donna Geidel, interim superintendent, regarding several incidents at Pine Bush High School this week that all of our staff and parents need to be aware of. Unfortunately, several students were transported to the hospital this week due to drug use. The health consequences were serious, but they have recovered …
The Youth Empowerment and Sustainability Skills (YESS) students, in partnership with Sandy Hook Promise, a national nonprofit organization led by several family members whose loved ones were killed in the tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, is taking part in the National Say Something Week, March 14 through March 18. The YESS students …
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Students in Meaghan Luccketti’s class at Crispell Middle School marked Black History Month in February by researching influential Black Americans who have made an impact on our country and then creating presentations. After deciding which figure they would be focusing on, the students completed their research and created either a display board or a paper …
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The big read is on at EJR! All classes at EJR are reading The World According to Humphrey, a book by Betty G. Birney. They are reading chapter by chapter together, with some chapters read in class and some at home. Humphrey appeals to readers in the elementary school age group as he is a …
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The senior trip is set – April 22. You don’t want to miss it! Tickets are $95 and include transportation, park admission and food voucher. Tickets are on sale from March 16 through March 23. They can be purchased in room 140 before or after school. All information about the trip can be found here.
Crispell’s annual multi-week Olympic event kicked off on Friday, March 4, with the opening ceremonies, an exciting event for all. The parade of nations was a highlight for the spectators, as those representing the 30 nations carried the country’s flag and even dressed the part, in some cases. Crispell SRO Chuck Kelly led the parade …
Congratulations to Ashleigh Berentsen (tenor saxophone) and Kiera Masci (flute) for their recent participation in the New York State Band Director’s Association Honors Band. Ashleigh and Kiera auditioned for the ensemble with students from throughout New York state and were selected to perform with the honors band in Syracuse at the NYSBDA conference. We are …
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A big congratulations to the Pine Bush Odyssey of the Mind program! Four of our nine teams finished in first place in their divisions and will now advance to the New York State tournament in Syracuse on March 26. The four first place teams are: EJR Structure team Crispell Structure team Crispell Vehicle team Pine …
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March 2 is a very special day – it’s a day to celebrate reading and the birth of Dr. Seuss! National Read Across America Day focuses on reading, especially for our youngest students. The tradition here in Pine Bush includes many reading activities for students. However, one of the most anticipated events is when the …
Students in Amy Sherwood’s fifth grade class at Pine Bush Elementary researched and wrote excellent essays on some of our country’s most important African-Americans. Not only did they learn about the great contributions made to our country by these individuals, they also used a graphic organizer to construct their project, deeply researched their subjects and …
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