Middle school Human Rights Academy provides enriching experience for students

Thirty-three middle schools students participated in the Human Rights Academy at Circleville Middle School. The academy members had an enriching week of advancing their understanding of the Declaration of Human Rights with engaging activities, guest speakers, a community service project and a trip to the United Nations in New York City. The 2023 Human Rights …

Crispell inducts 44 students into National Junior Honor Society

The following Crispell Middle School students were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society in June. In order to be eligible for the NJHS, students must meet five requirements: scholarship, service, citizenship, leadership and character. Scholarship – students must achieve a 93 or above overall average for the first three quarters of the school year. …

Free summer enrichment opportunities through AirTutors for students entering grades 1-12

Hello parents and guardians of the Pine Bush Central School District. We are excited to offer some great summer opportunities for your children through AirTutors, all free of charge. Pine Bush Central School District is partnering with AirTutors to provide an incredibly personalized summer educational experience for your student. AirTutors is an online tutoring service …

Crispell eighth-graders reminded to take all opportunities as they move up to PBHS

The 209 Crispell Middle School eighth grade students filed into Pine Bush High School on Thursday, June 22, as their families and teachers were eager to celebrate all they have accomplished over the past three years of middle school. Their principal, John Boyle welcomed the students and guests and spoke to the rising ninth graders …

Watch the Crispell moving-up ceremony here

Congratulations to the Crispell Middle School eighth-grade class which had its moving-up ceremony today!  For those who missed it or those who want to relive it, here is the link to the ceremony. Enjoy!

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 …

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 …

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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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