Pine Bush was well represented Thursday evening at the Mid-Hudson School Study Council Awards for Excellence celebration. Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Amy Brockner received an award for excellence in administration for her service to the district. Kelly Wallace, a social worker at Circleville Elementary School, accepted her award for excellence in pupil personnel services. Judi …
The holiday season is approaching quickly! As it does, we are reaching out to our Pine Bush families in need as well as those who wish to contribute to make the holidays easier for others. If your family is in need for Thanksgiving or the holiday season, we have a team of staff members looking …
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It’s Fire Safety Week! Our elementary students have been receiving visits and instruction from our wonderful Pine Bush Fire Department and Circleville Fire Department volunteers all week long. It’s been incredibly informative, and the students are inquisitive and engaged. At CES, Captain Jay Knosp and Firefighter David Wathe explained to the students that their company …
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Dr. Bill Bassett and the Wallkill East Rotary Club made lots of Pine Bush third-graders happy today. Dr. Bassett handed out dictionaries to each third-grade student at Circleville Elementary School and Pakanasink Elementary School, part of the Dictionary Project, a nearly-30-year-old project to help improve literacy in students. He will do the same at EJ …
We are beyond proud! Three Pine Bush staff members are receiving awards of excellence from the Mid-Hudson School Study Council for fall 2022. Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Amy Brockner – Award for Excellence in Administration Social Worker Kelly Wallace – Award for Excellence in Pupil Personnel Services School Nutrition staff member Judith VanDuzer – Award …
The book fair is something to look forward to for elementary students. Last week, Circleville Elementary School PTA hosted the Scholastic Book Fair, to the delight of the students. The gym was transformed into a library, with book shelves on every wall and down the center of the floor. There were so many wonderful books …
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Flu, or influenza, spreads easily and can make people very sick, especially children. Flu symptoms include: fever or chills body aches cough sore throat headache runny or stuffy nose feeling very tired stomach problems and diarrhea (especially in children)) Unlike a cold, the flu comes on very suddenly. Prevent flu Flu vaccine is the best …
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Fourth-grade teachers at Circleville Elementary School – Kaylin Bourke, Lisa Quick, Andrea Urmston and Maria Gabrell – challenged their students to an early STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) exploration to “Help Harry.” The students had to create a safe perch where Harry could look out over the classroom. They were limited to …
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“From little seeds grow mighty trees.” Or flowers and herbs, fruits and veggies! Lowes of Middletown has donated thousands of packets of seeds to the Pine Bush Central School District, thanks to Gerri Wasserman, an employee of Lowes and a resident of the district. Ms. Wasserman, who is an extremely knowledgeable gardener and whose children …
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The federal government has established the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for those going through a mental health crisis, suicidal crisis or substance use issue. Dialing 988 will connect the caller with a network of more than 200 trained mental health professionals, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This service is free and confidential. …
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