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PBHS parent/teacher conferences rescheduled to May 3
Please be advised that due to the events of yesterday, we are moving parent/teacher conferences from this evening to next Wednesday, May 3. The times will remain the same, and we appreciate your continued support.
PBE fourth-graders celebrate Earth Week with garden weeding and encouragement from Clemmy and Joseph
Fourth-grade students in Stacey Venzel’s class at Pine Bush Elementary rounded out their celebration of Earth Week with some awesome work. The class picked up litter around the school and weeded the courtyard at PBE as part of their unit on understanding processes that shape the earth. This tied in with their Positivity Project this …
YESS students encourage all to Say Something and save lives
The Youth Empowerment and Sustainability Skills (YESS) students at Pine Bush High School were spreading the word as they hosted Say Something week, a partnership with Sandy Hook Promise. The YESS students set up reminders throughout the school for students to speak up and say something if they notice warning signs and threats from individuals …
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PBE celebrates Drop Everything and Read in the most fun way!
Staff and students at Pine Bush Elementary dressed as their favorite storybook characters in honor of Drop Everything And Read (DEAR) day on Wednesday, April 12. DEAR day falls each year on legendary author, Beverly Cleary’s birthday. Cleary would have been 106 this year but passed away in 2021. Organized by PBE Library Media Specialist …
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District, police investigate report of weapons at PBHS; none found, investigation continues
Today, Monday, April 24, 2023, a Pine Bush High School student reported another student had brought a knife and what appeared to be a gun to school last Friday. That student was immediately brought to Principal Aaron Hopmayer’s office where an investigation ensued between the district employees and the Town of Crawford Police Department. No …
Mock DWI drill, powerful speaker bring home the importance of making good choices to our juniors
The Town of Crawford Police Department, along with the Orange County Stop DWI and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, presented a mock DWI drill Friday morning for the Pine Bush High School juniors, many of whom will be attending the prom in the evening. Student actors were a big part of the event, as well …
Pine Bush High School announces new Skilled Trades Academy
According to the Bureau of Labor statistics, 99% of employers stated their number one issue they face is finding employees. Jobs in the skilled trades are high paying, with the average starting hourly wage for an advanced manufacturing worker at $31.44 an hour. President Biden discussed the shortage of skilled trade workers in his State …
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Vote for the awesome PB and Jam band and benefit the United Way
PB and Jam, the incredibly talented band of teachers at Circleville Elementary School, is participating in the United Way of Orange Dutchess Talent Competition. Please vote for free daily using this link. If you would like to donate to the United Way, PB and Jam receives double the votes on Fridays (April 21 and 28)!
Kate Fowler and Kiera Masci honored at OU BOCES Humanities Awards Ceremony and Breakfast
Two Pine Bush High School seniors – Kate Fowler and Kiera Masci – were among 34 high school students honored by Orange-Ulster BOCES at its 2023 Humanities Honoree Awards Ceremony and Breakfast. The students being honored have distinguished themselves in the arts and humanities. This event celebrates seniors and juniors who have stood out amongst …