New ‘bell-to-bell’ law prohibiting internet-enabled devices in schools goes into effect in September

Earlier this year, New York State, led by the governor, passed a new law that will go into effect this fall, prohibiting student use of smartphones and similar internet-enabled devices during the school day in all public schools. While students may still use these devices before and after school, they will no longer be permitted …

CES supply lists are now available

Summer has just started but it’s never too early to look for school supply deals! The CES supply lists are available here! Enjoy the summer!

Potato Olympics provide lessons in physics, writing, math… and fun

Fourth graders at Circleville Elementary School were part of the second annual Potato Olympics recently. The events included: Lawn bowling (closest to the target wins) Sprint (3 meter dash) Bowling (most pins down wins) Diving (biggest splash wins) Long Jump (farthest roll wins) The games started with an opening ceremony complete with national anthems. Potato …

They have their wonderful CES memories and now they are moving up

Moving up is such a special day! And this year for the CES fifth-graders and their families, it was very memorable indeed. The CES fifth-grade band, directed by Danielle Hommel, kicked off the ceremony with a beautiful rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. Principal Kristin Slover talked to the students about how much they’ve grown, …

Watch the CES Moving-Up Ceremony

If you missed it this morning or just want to re-live it, click here for the video of the CES Moving-Up Ceremony! Congratulations to all who are moving up to middle school!

CES young artists decorate Dunkin’ for National Donut Day

Circleville Elementary student celebrated National Donut Day on June 6 by creating artwork for our local Dunkin’ Donuts! During art class, students in first through third grades drew their own donuts, while the kindergarten/first grade Art Club students created donuts using paper plates. The artwork is on display for the next few weeks at the …

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