Local volunteers share their knowledge with students about fire safety

Elementary students throughout the Pine Bush Central School District had special visitors this month. Volunteers from local fire departments visited the schools and talked to the students about fire safety. At Edward J. Russell Elementary School, Pine Bush firefighter and past chief Craig Gillespie talked to the students about what to do in an emergency …

Crispell marks Red Ribbon Week with fun, and a serious message

The theme at Crispell Middle School on Oct. 24 was “Don’t get wrapped up in drugs.” And, while a very serious message, part of Red Ribbon Week that was filled with many earnest messages, the students and administrators had some fun in getting those messages across. Principal John Boyle and Assistant Principal Christopher Mummery were …

PBE kindergarten, pre-k students learn about fire safety

October is Fire Prevention Month and volunteers from the Pine Bush Fire Department stopped by Pine Bush Elementary School to share their knowledge with the students. Students also had the opportunity to go into the fire engine! Here, PBE students from kindergarten and pre-K listen intently to the fire fighters, see what a firefighter will …

We are g-r-a-t-e-f-u-l to the Rotary for their gift of dictionaries

It’s a Pine Bush tradition. In October, the Wallkill East Rotary visits each of the Pine Bush elementary schools and gives every third-grade student a dictionary of their very own. Last week, representatives from the Rotary did just that, stopping by Circleville Elementary, Pakanasink, EJR and PBE. Dr. William Bassett, a member of the Rotary …

Joint Statement from the Town of Crawford Police and the Pine Bush Central School District

On September 26, 2019, The Town of Crawford Police Department received a complaint from the Pine Bush Central School District regarding a suspicious photograph that was posted on Google Maps. The photo was visible on web searches related to the Crispell Middle School webpage. The picture was quickly recognized as a stock photo that has …

EJR starts with hello and kicks off No Place for Hate with discussion and a promise

The students at EJR Elementary School kicked off No Place for Hate with thoughtful discussion and a promise to be kind, accepting and respectful to each other. The 5th grade news team produced a video about what the promise means to them. All EJR students viewed the video and discussed just what it means to …

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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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