CVMS honors students inducted into the National Junior Honor Society
Congratulations to the Circleville Middle School students inducted into the National Junior Honor Society. Click here to watch the brief ceremony honoring our outstanding students.
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Message from Superintendent Tim Mains – The impacts of racism
Dear Pine Bush staff and parents, I write to you tonight with a heavy heart. I have watched the news over the past week with a mounting sense of frustration and horror, and over the past few days I’ve seen some sickening social media posts from some of our very own students. Forget the coronavirus …
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Message from Superintendent Tim Mains – End-of-year plans announced
Dear Pine Bush parents and staff, Tonight’s message covers our end of the year planning. At this point, since we didn’t take any spring recess, our students will have met their 180-day state requirement for school attendance on Friday June 12. So Friday, June 12, will be the last day of virtual instruction here in …
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‘Ask a Librarian’ launches on Google Meet
The Pine Bush Central School District media specialists have launched its “Ask a Librarian” on Google Meet. Students may log in Monday through Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. to get answers to all library-related questions regarding ebooks, research and other topics, and to say hello to their school’s librarian. The librarians would also …
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Message from Superintendent Tim Mains – Celebrating Earth Day; Pine Bush virtual classrooms featured in Wallkill Valley Times
Good evening, Today is Earth Day. In fact, it is the 50th anniversary of this event meant to emphasize our need to protect and preserve our planet. National Geographic is encouraging kids to start their own safaris by creating artwork featuring their favorite animals (there are resources on their website – https://www.nationalgeographic.com – to get …
Resources from CISM to help parents and students
The Critical Incident and Stress Management (CISM) provides resources for parents and students to promote social connectedness, maintain good mental health, wellness and selfcare tips and much more. Click here for a list of the group’s helpful resources.
Message from Superintendent Tim Mains – Taking care of our social/emotional well-being: Autonomy
Dear Pine Bush parents and staff, On Sundays, I have been reviewing the work of author David Rock, who identified five arenas of social needs in the brain that, when unmet, can make us feel threatened and lead to a fight, flight or freeze response. Lately, more and more of us are either combative, wanting …
Message from Superintendent Tim Mains – Slight change to Virtual Learning Plan; meals and face shields delivered
Good evening, I hope everyone had a restful and/or productive “Flexible Friday.” By now we have had one full week of mandatory instruction following our revised Virtual Learning Plan. Thanks to all of you who have reached out to share your perceptions. Largely, I have heard from parents, students, and teachers that the plan is a …
Message from Superintendent Tim Mains – You may qualify for free or reduced meals
Good evening, Given the current circumstances, we know that many people may be unemployed because of the coronavirus pandemic and the protracted shutdown of so many businesses. We want to make sure that every family knows that if your household income has been affected, then you may qualify for reduced price meals through the National School Meal …
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Congratulations to the Circleville Middle School students who earned honor roll status
Principal Lisa Hankinson announced the third quarter honor roll and high honor roll for Circleville Middle School. “We are so proud of our CVMS students who made High Honor Roll and Honor Roll for the third quarter!” said Mrs. Hankinson. “Keep up the great work!”