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 …

Students in Human Rights Academy explore mental health as a human right

Twenty-eight middle school students came together for the Pine Bush Human Rights Academy and explored the Universal Declaration of Human Rights through the lens of mental health, focusing on the unique challenges that middle and high school students face today. The students spent four days learning about human rights, specifically focusing on mental health resources …

CVMS supply lists are now available

If you’re seeing sales for back-to-school supplies, take heed! It’s never to early to start. Here are the supply lists for CVMS for the 2025-2026 school year!

Summer reading assignments for middle and high school are now available!

Summer reading lists are here! Students in Regents English classes have the opportunity to earn extra credit by reading this summer and completing the specified project. All other classes – honors, AP and college level – must complete their summer reading assignment.  Click here for the list of classes and then choose your class for …

CVMS eighth-graders celebrate accomplishments and look forward to high school opportunities

It was time to celebrate our Circleville Middle school eighth-graders, before they take on their next big adventure: high school and all the opportunities that await them! Principal Lisa Hankinson warmly welcomed the students and their families to the celebration. “I am incredibly proud of all of the growth and achievement I’ve seen in each …

Watch the CVMS moving-up ceremony

Did you miss the CVMS moving-up ceremony this morning? You can watch it here! Congratulations to our eighth-grade students who are moving up to high school. 

CVMS Interact Club delivers supplies to Pets Alive and visits with some adorable animals

Nicole Bobby and her Interact Club at CVMS held a pet supply drive for Pets Alive in Middletown. They collected pet food, mops, trash bags, blankets, wipes, treats and toys for the animals being housed at the shelter for three weeks. Last week, they delivered! Ms. Bobby and the students brought supplies that will certainly …

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Pine Bush Central School District
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Phone: (845) 744-2031
Fax: (845) 744-6189
Joseph Lenz
Superintendent of Schools
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