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CVMS honors security guard who helped save the life of a student
Last week, CVMS Principal Lee Hankinson and Assistant Principal Seth Siegel hosted a celebration. They invited district administrators, Wawanda Security personnel and a grateful set of parents, Danielle and Christopher Brown, to recognize security guard Larry Dunn, whose quick thinking, calm demeanor and training helped saved the life of a student who was choking. …
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Fourth graders put Name-Brand foods to the Ultimate Taste Test
Andrea Urmston’s fourth-graders recently conducted a taste test. The goal was to see if people prefer name brand items or their store brand counterparts. On the day of the taste test, they invited third, fourth and fifth grades and any other staff members who wanted to help with the research. Using their best …
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The stream team! EJR students release fingerling trout in local stream
Back in October, EJR third-grade teacher Sarah Levato got 125 brown trout eggs through the Trout in the Classroom program. Her students have been keeping a trout journal throughout the school year. They learned about the lifecycle of the trout and looked forward to them becoming fingerlings so they could release them. …
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A remarkable evening for our Top 30 seniors and those who have so impacted their lives
What an amazing group of young people! The Class of 2026 top 30 seniors were honored at a moving ceremony on May 28 and they, in turn, had the honor of recognizing someone in their school life who had an impact on them. Some honorees were elementary teachers and middle school teachers, coaches, counselors …
Chickens and ducks and (now) emus – oh my!
We have… emus! Stacy Venzel’s fourth-grade class’s emus hatched overnight on June 4. The students had watched the beginning of the lengthy hatching process during the school day. Students welcomed “blonde” emus Graham Cracker and Big Bird. As they’ve grown, Big Bird turned out to be the smaller of the two! This class also …
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The message is clear: Greetings from Pine Bush High School!
Enter the Pine Bush High School lobby and your eye is drawn to a new, original, colorful mural! It started as an idea from PBHS science teacher Kara Sprague who suggested that the art department could bring a welcoming message to the main lobby. National Art Honor Society advisor Janice Barth made it …
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Meghan Blackwell, Christian Oliveras and Chase Tavares show their PB pride!
The June Pine Bush High School Pride award winners have been announced – staff member Meghan Blackwell and students Christian Oliveras and Chase Tavares! Each month, Pine Bush High School Assistant Principal Dan Wargo accepts good news referrals and faculty shoutouts for students and staff members. Administrators then choose one student and one staff member …
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Joseph Fontana has the honor to serve as guardian on Hudson Valley Honor Flight Mission 39
Last weekend, on May 30, Pine Bush High School senior Joseph Fontana had the experience of a lifetime. He served as a guardian on Hudson Valley Honor Flight Mission 39. Joseph had the honor of accompanying Charles, a 77-year-old veteran from Peekskill, who served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. …
Superintendent addresses arrest of former school social worker
Dear members of the Pine Bush Community: I want to make you aware that there was recently a news story published regarding an arrest made of a former school social worker in the district. While I am constrained by law from commenting regarding any specific details related to this former employee, the district has acted …
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