Ten students from Pine Bush High School attended the second annual Emerging Leaders Youth Conference, sponsored by the Orange County Youth Bureau and The Accelerator, a New York State incubator focused on manufacturing. The PBHS students joined approximately 135 more from schools throughout Orange County at Anthony’s Pier 9 in New Windsor on Nov. 20. …
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Generosity abounds, especially at this time of year. Pine Bush families and staff have been incredibly giving to those in need this holiday season, as has our extended community. Pine Bush High School received a $1,400 grant from Walmart of Monroe for its upcoming holiday food drives. According to Kelly Wohlgemuth, coordinator of the food …
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Things have been a little “hairy” at PBE throughout the month of November, but in a very good way. Fourth grade teacher Brian Fenical and Principal Eric Winter teamed up to raise money and awareness for men’s health issues through a group called Movember, an organization that supports men’s physical and mental health issues. How’d …
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Frying turkeys, pounds (and pounds) of mashed potatoes, trays of corn and cranberry sauce, gallons of gravy and hundreds of dinner rolls. Add to all the delicious food friendship and giving, and you have the annual Crispell Middle School Thanksgiving Day celebration. On the Friday before Thanksgiving Day, a dedicated group of staff members provide …
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What a joyful gathering it was at Pine Bush High School when students and family members in the English as a New Language program shared their culture and celebrated the diversity of the district at the annual pot luck dinner. Cathy Aller, ENL leader for the district, welcomed everyone to the celebration and introduced her …
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What a big weekend for Pine Bush sports teams. Congratulations to our varsity football, swimming and diving, and volleyball teams for capturing Section IX championships. The girls swimming and diving team capped off a tremendous season by dominating opponent Monroe-Woodbury, and winning the championship by 124 points. Next up is the New York State championships …
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Pine Bush High School’s Halloween blood drive was shaping up to be a success from the time it started. MaryBeth Reinfried, a nurse at the high school, said there were 86 registrants at the start of the day but then a flood of registrants came in. A very good sign for the drive. Members of …
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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