Moving-up ceremonies will be livestreamed on district website

The fifth-grade and eighth-grade moving-up ceremonies will be livestreamed for family and friends. Click here for the livestream link. The livestream will begin promptly at the start of the ceremony: Wednesday, June 14, 10 a.m. – Edward J. Russell Thursday, June 15, 9:30 a.m. – Circleville Elementary School Friday, June 16, 9:30 a.m. – Pakanasink …

Life skills class explores Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum

Alexis Darro’s life skills class from Crispell Middle School had a wonderful visit to the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum in Poughkeepsie recently. The students learned about space exploration as a follow-up to their solar system unit in science class. They participated in an activity in which they worked together to create and test small satellites using …

Let’s give a warm Pine Bush welcome to Crispell’s new principal Stephen Wilder

Let’s welcome Stephen Wilder to the Pine Bush family! Mr. Wilder will take the helm at Crispell Middle School on July 1, with the retirement of Principal John Boyle.  Mr. Wilder is using this video to introduce himself to Pine Bush. He comes to us from Monticello where he served as the high school principal …

Students will remain indoors until air quality issues improve

Pine Bush students will continue to have recess and physical education classes indoors until the air quality improves enough that it is safe to be outside. The district consulted with the Orange County Department of Health yesterday and determined that the air quality due to the Canadian wildfires is not safe for outdoor activity. Decisions …

Students will remain indoors Wednesday, June 7, due to air quality concerns

In direct consultation with the Orange County Department of Health, please know that Pine Bush schools will hold all recess and physical education classes indoors tomorrow, Wednesday, June 7, in response to the air quality concerns stemming from the Canadian wildfires. Decisions about field trips that are scheduled for Wednesday will be made in the …

June 20-23 are half days for elementary and middle schools; check dismissal times

The last four days of the school year – June 20, 21, 22 and 23 – are half days for all elementary and middle school students. Below are the dismissal times for walkers at EJR and Crispell, parent pick-up at all elementary and middle schools and bus departures for each. CES – Parent pick-up begins …

Life Skills class take in the culture at Storm King Art Center

Alexis Darro’s Life Skills class at Crispell took a field trip to Storm King Art Center recently, giving them the opportunity to learn through a cultural experience. This trip helped the students identify and enhance their feelings through art and bring in the social-emotional learning piece of education. They learned about shapes and forms in …

Pine Bush students in elementary, middle and high school participate in NYSSMA Majors Festival

What an amazing morning for the Pine Bush Music Department! On Monday, May 15, for the first time ever, all three levels – elementary, middle and high school –  were represented at the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA)  Majors Festival. This is a special festival held for performing groups where ensembles choose songs …

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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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