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Pumpkins, pumpkins, everywhere!
Did you know that a pumpkin is a vernacular and typical term for a cultivated orange and round mature winter squash of species and varieties in the genus Cucurbita? Science teacher Jen Kirby and math teacher Ralph Villani had their students participate together in myriad activities that were interdisciplinary and fun, all based on pumpkins! …
PBE gets an “A” for awareness – and creativity – as it supports Kabuki Syndrome Awareness Day
During our district-wide Spirit Week last week, PBE had a special day of its own on Wednesday when they wore green to show support of Kabuki Syndrome Awareness Day. This cause is important to Pine Bush Elementary staff and students since Ashlyn Cardone, a student in first grade, has Kabuki Syndrome. Kabuki Syndrome is a …
District rededicates the Thomas F. Lonergan Field with great fanfare
The community came out in force Friday night for the rededication of the Thomas F. Lonergan Field at Pine Bush High School. Included in the crowd, were some of Coach Lonergan’s family members – grandchildren Jimmy Boxberger and his wife Vicki, and Wendy DeJong. Many other family members watched the event on livestream, including Coach …
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Pine Bush presents “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon” Nov. 3 and 4
Join the actors at Pine Bush High School as they present “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon,” a take on the fairy tale classics you will not forget. The shows will be presented on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3 and 4, at 7 p.m. The fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm are turned on their heads in …
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All Pine Bush students will receive breakfast and lunch at no cost starting Nov. 1
All students in the Pine Bush Central School District will be eligible for both breakfast and lunch meals at no cost to families starting Wednesday, Nov. 1. Assistant Superintendent for Business Joseph Lenz announced the news at the board meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24. “All students in the district will be eligible for no-cost meals …
Kindergartners at EJR learn about Hispanic Heritage Month and follow the example of a great humanitarian
Ellie Cassidy’s and Corrine Vertescher’s classes at EJR celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about the famous Spanish-American chef and humanitarian, José Andrés. José Andrés started the World Central Kitchen, an organization that donates food to places in need after natural disasters. He is quite amazing! He is an award-winning chef and owns restaurants across …
Thomas F. Lonergan Field will be rededicated on Friday, Oct. 27, at 6:15 p.m.
The community is invited to a very special celebration on Friday, Oct. 27, at the main athletic field at Pine Bush High School as we rededicate the new Thomas F. Lonergan Field. The field rededication will take place before the homecoming football game against Kingston, which is also senior night for our cheerleaders and football …
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The scientific method is put to the test at PBE
Fourth-grade students at Pine Bush Elementary had a very interesting project recently that involved some serious planning, engineering, building and reflection. The students have been studying the scientific method, testing their hypothesis and afterwards reviewing the results and determining why it was successful or not. Here was their challenge: build a structure that will protect …
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Seniors – get help with your college applications at workshops Oct. 19, 24, 30, Nov. 8 and 14
Pine Bush High School counselors are available to help seniors with their college applications with workshops on Oct. 19, 24, 30, Nov. 8 and 14 from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. in the high school library. Whatever your issues, they are there to help you! Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.