Fifth-graders from EJ Russell Elementary School and Pine Bush Elementary School recently traveled to Crispell Middle School, their next step in their education journey here in Pine Bush. They were greeted by the sixth-grade team and counselors, ready to welcome them to middle school. They listened to the chorus sing and the band play. …
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Seventh-grade honors students in Melissa Prendys’ class at Crispell Middle School just proved that nonfiction is anything but boring. The group recently wrapped a multimedia deep-dive into gripping titles like The Red Bandana and Rising Water, transforming their reading assignments into professional-grade websites and podcasts. With guidance from our tech coach Hope Schaumburg, the …
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There are some temporary changes we want you to be aware of at Crispell Middle School. On March 24, the board of education accepted the resignation of Crispell Principal Stephen Wilder, effective April 9. We thank Mr. Wilder for his service to our students and district and wish him continued success in his future endeavors. …
The energy at Pine Bush High School was electric on Thursday, March 26, as the district gathered for its annual All-District Music Day. It wasn’t just a concert; it was a massive collaborative workshop bringing together the district’s musicians. The event transformed the high school auditorium into a hub of creativity, hosting band …
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Seventh grade students in Melissa Prendys’ English classes recently completed a nonfiction unit exploring the causes and effects of wildfires. Throughout the unit, students learned how authors use nonfiction text structure, features, and evidence to help readers understand the authors’ claims. After researching how wildfires start and how they impact ecosystems, wildlife, and communities, …
The annual March Madness at Crispell Middle School was an amazing time for participants and spectators! It’s hosted each year by the Crispell National Junior Honor Society. Students sign up to play, get drafted and captains pick a college team name. The teams are bracketed and compete in eight-minute games. It’s competitive but so much …
Congratulations to the Crispell students who have earned honor roll, high honor roll and principal’s list for the second quarter. Click here for the list.
Registration for varsity and junior varsity spring sports will run from Feb. 7 through Feb. 18 on Arbiter. The deadline for varsity and JV sports registration is Feb. 18. Please note that in order to participate in sports tryouts, athletes must have a completed online registration, current physical exam on file and clearance from the …
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Let’s eat well! February provides some great choices for breakfast and lunch for all our students at no charge! Have a look at your child’s school menu here and plan on some delicious and nutritious school meals all month long!
Crispell Middle School students will bark, caw, roar, meow and sing about kindness to animals with their production of Doctor Dolittle JR this February. Antelopes will lope, ostriches will fan, and kangaroos will do what kangaroos can, when students from Crispell Middle School present Doctor Dolittle JR. This whimsical musical follows the adventures of …
