Peace: a state of mutual harmony between people or groups, especially in personal relations. Circleville Elementary School kindergarten students made learning about peace a focus when they came back from their winter break. They have been learning about the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In doing so, they have learned the …
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There were many proud parents and students at the Jan. 8 school board meeting as the Pine Bush Board of Education honored its fall scholar athletes, all 124 of them. In order to be considered a scholar athlete, students must maintain a 90 or above overall grade point average in the classroom and compete on …
Fourth-grade students focus on the history of New York in their social studies class so what better way to introduce the concept of informational and persuasive writing than by using the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, a landmark event in New York. Students were given a note catcher and access to two digital stories: “Balloons Over …
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The Justice League prevailed! And not just on the big screen. On Friday, Dec. 21, there were 21 teams at the start of the annual boat races, held at the high school pool on the last day of classes before the winter break. By the end of the event, the Justice League stood alone. Students …
Imagine Harriet Tubman sitting next to Malala Yousofza discussing their lives and their struggles. Picture Henry Ford having a conversation with Mickey Mantle and JFK, or Steve Irwin getting some swim advice from Missy Franklin. Welcome to Jessica Herb’s fifth grade classroom. While many students were focused on the upcoming winter break, Herb’s students were transforming …
Crispell eighth-grade students got a close-up look at a day in the life of a chiropractor – and a carpenter, pilot, EMT, firefighter, photographer, veterinarian and so many others. Twenty-seven professionals attended Crispell Middle School on Dec. 4 for the annual Career Day. Students had the opportunity to watch demonstrations and ask questions about each …
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Pine Bush Central School District has once again teamed up with the United Way of Dutchess-Orange Region, with staff members donating $8,500 to its 2018-2019 campaign. “The United Way is so beneficial to our community,” said Superintendent Tim Mains. “It makes perfect sense for us to partner with an organization that provides so many services to our …
Veterans share their experiences with Circleville Middle School students Veterans are revered in Pine Bush schools. On Veterans Day, they are honored in many ways – with breakfasts and music performances, cards and other expressions of thanks. The students at Circleville Middle School have a tradition of hosting local veterans for breakfast but also having …
What a joyful gathering it was at Pine Bush High School when students and family members in the English as a New Language (ENL) program gathered for their annual potluck dinner, celebrating the diversity of our district. Children enjoyed coloring and having their faces painted by the older students. All enjoyed sampling the cuisine of other …
Voters in the Pine Bush Central School District defeated the $76.7 million Facilities Modernization Plan on Thursday, Dec. 6. The official vote tally was 888 to 603. “Of course we are disappointed that this plan was not approved by voters,” said Superintendent Tim Mains. “We will look at the data we receive through our exit …
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