NYS Education Department is looking for feedback on new Parent Dashboard

Dear Parents, The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has developed a Parent Dashboard to increase transparency and make information about school performance and other school-level data easier for parents and the public to access. The Parent Dashboard is part of New York’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan, which emphasizes equity in education for all …

In-Person hybrid learning begins Tuesday, Oct. 6; documents to review and forms to complete

Our pre-k students have been back in the buildings for nearly two weeks. On Tuesday, Oct. 6, students from kindergarten through grade 6 will join them! We will all be masked and socially distanced, of course, but we are so looking forward to seeing those students whose parents have opted for in-person learning. Please click …

A message from Principal Slover about Mobile Monday and return of students

Spanish | Chinese This is Mrs. Slover, Principal of Circleville Elementary School, with an important announcement about Mobile Monday and the return of students. Mobile Mondays – First, all families need to know that Mobile Monday will change slightly. Teachers will continue to hold their whole class Google Meet. The change is that teachers will …

District provides virtual learning handbook for students and families

All Pine Bush Central School District students will begin the school year learning virtually.  Here is the handbook for all elementary school families and students in the district. It is a tool to help guide you and your student through the virtual learning experience. If you need assistance accessing this handbook, email linda.smith@pinebushschools.org.

Kristin Slover named principal at Circleville Elementary School

Kristin Slover, longtime teacher and assistant principal at Pine Bush Elementary School, was named principal at Circleville Elementary School in July. Slover has spent her entire career in education with the Pine Bush district, beginning as a special education teacher at PBE in 1991. She taught grades 2 and 3 from 1993 to 2006. She …

Student health exam, immunization information for parents and guardians

As of July 1, 2018 New York State law requires a health examination for all students entering the school district for the first time and also when entering Pre-K or K, 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th , and 11th grade.   The examination must be completed by a New York State licensed physician, physician assistant …

Amy Brockner is the new assistant superintendent for Instruction at Pine Bush Schools

The Pine Bush Central School District has named Amy Brockner, the longtime principal of Circleville Elementary School, as its new assistant  superintendent for Instruction. “We are just thrilled to have Amy Brockner step up as our new assistant superintendent for Instruction,” said Superintendent Tim Mains. “She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this …

It’s time to celebrate our CES fifth graders!

It has not been an ordinary year and, since we can’t be together to celebrate in person, let’s watch our virtual moving up ceremony for our CES fifth graders.  They have grown and accomplished so much during their time here at CES. We salute them and  wish them all the best in middle school.

A No Place for Hate read-along with Mr. Prestianni and bonus art show

Circleville Elementary School had planned a building-wide No Place for Hate activity, where fourth and fifth grade students would read the books “All are Welcome” and “Say Something!” to their younger schoolmates. The COVID-19 pandemic hit and schools were closed. But that didn’t stop CES from carrying out its activity, spreading the word of inclusion …

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Pine Bush Central School District
State Route 302, Pine Bush, NY 12566
Phone: (845) 744-2031
Fax: (845) 744-6189
Amy Brockner
Interim Superintendent of Schools
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