“There is such a demand for coding in the classroom,” began Mariann Bott, Pine Bush science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) coach on her STEM grant application to Orange & Rockland Utilities. “The PreK and kindergarten level is often left out of the tech movement but this is when the exposure should start.” They agreed. …
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Students at Edward J. Russell Elementary School got to show off what they’ve learned in both science and art on Tuesday, May 21, at the annual science and art fair. It was quite impressive. Science fairs encourage interest in science and engineering and help develop skills in all students, whether they choose these careers or …
The Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association (OCIAA) honored the top senior scholar athletes from each high school throughout the area on Tuesday, with a breakfast sponsored by Varsity 845 of the Times Herald-Record. The honored Pine Bush High School scholar/athletes were Danielle Lovelace and Francesco “Frank” Wise. Danielle has a GPA of 97 and is …
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Student, Parent and Instructional Staff Surveys The Pine Bush Central School District is proud to announce that we will be administering surveys produced by the U.S. Department of Education through the end of the school year. This process demonstrates our commitment to helping keep students safe and always improving our learning environments. During the months …
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Let’s hear it for the Circleville Elementary School Chorus! The group attended New York State School Music Association at Wallkill High School and earned a silver distinction. Mary Sousa is the CES chorus teacher. She brought her fifth grade choral students – 50 of them – to the NYSSMA majors festival on May 21. They …
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Pine Bush Central School District are partnering to “Get the Meds Out” of your home’s medicine cabinet. All residents are encouraged to bring their unused and expired medications to the medication collection kiosks at: Crawford Police Department 121 Route 302 Pine Bush, NY 12566 845-744-3300 …
The top 30 academic students in Pine Bush High School Class of 2019 were celebrated Thursday, May 30, by their families, teachers, administrators and friends. While they were the stars of the evening, each had an honored guest they invited to attend, someone that made a difference in their life here at Pine Bush Schools. …
EJR finishes second in worlds; Crispell places eighth Pine Bush Odyssey of the Mind teams from Edward J. Russell (EJR) Elementary School and Crispell Middle School competed on the world stage last week in East Lansing, Michigan with EJR bringing home silver medals after placing second in their division and Crispell placing eighth. Coaches Naomi …
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And the verdict is … keep it! What started as a math enrichment project for five Pakanasink students turned into a school-wide campaign with students and staff weighing in on whether the smallest denomination of coin – the penny – should continue to exist. Michelle Pollack, STEAM coordinator and math coach, was working with the …
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Students at Pine Bush Central School District’s Pakanasink Elementary School got a lesson in dental health when Ronald J. Lowe III, a Pine Bush alumnus and fourth-year dental student at the University at Buffalo School of Dentistry, visited to talk dental hygiene. Lowe went to Mrs. Lowe’s pre-K, and the kindergarten classes of Mrs. Stelmaszyk, …
