CVMS students complete the kindness courtyard with creative messages of comfort

Students in Amy McDonald’s classes Friday got to let some of their creativity flow! Ms. McDonald had a special project for them – they each painted their message of kindness on a brick that was added to the kindness courtyard.   This summer, Ms. McDonald taught at the Human Rights Academy, which is open to …

Happy first days of school!

From pre-K to senior year, the first day of school is momentous! Here is a display of photos, most sent from proud parents and guardians. We hope everyone has an incredible 2025-2026 school year! We are #PineBushProud

Welcome to the 2025-2026 School Year from Your Principal

Principal Lisa Hankinson welcomes students and their families to Circleville Middle School for the start of the 2025-2026 school year. The theme for the year – A Place to Belong, A Place to Become! The Student Handbook for 2025-2026 has been updated, as has the family version of the handbook. Please take a look! School …

September menus are now posted – remember meals are at no cost for all students

September menus are now posted! Students will be back in the buildings on Tuesday, Sept. 2. Each student in the district will receive one breakfast and one lunch meal each day, at no charge. A second meal or a la carte item may be purchased. Please encourage your students to try the district meals – …

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 …

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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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