The Students Making a Difference Club does some great work for our community. But they also know how to have some fun and encourage camaraderie among their peers! Recently, the group hosted “Anything But A Backpack” day where students carried their books and supplies in a more creative way than the norm. Crispell students didn’t …
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Dear Parent or Guardian: The Pine Bush Central School District has agreed to assist the Tri-County Prevention Coalition by participating in the 2021-2022 NYS Youth Development Survey which is funded by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS). Students in Grades 8, 10 and 12 will participate in this statewide survey …
Two Pine Bush Odyssey of the Mind teams are headed to the world competition in Iowa this May, after placing first and second in the New York State championships this weekend in Syracuse. The Edward J. Russell Elementary structure team, coached by Naomi Bush and Doreen Sandor, overcame some design issues and a long delay …
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A big thank you to Dick’s Sporting Goods, which donated a truckload – literally – of equipment to Crispell Middle School. “One of our parents works for Dick’s and mentioned that they donate equipment to local schools,” said Crispell Principal John Boyle. “So we got permission and applied.” Mr. Boyle and Crispell physical education teacher …
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The Pine Bush Central School District has partnered with Paper, an online tutoring service, to give students in grades 6 through 12 the ability to access live tutors seven days a week, 24 hours a day. The service begins Tuesday, March 22, and is funded through the American Rescue Plan grant. Whether students are stuck …
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Students in Meaghan Luccketti’s class at Crispell Middle School marked Black History Month in February by researching influential Black Americans who have made an impact on our country and then creating presentations. After deciding which figure they would be focusing on, the students completed their research and created either a display board or a paper …
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Crispell’s annual multi-week Olympic event kicked off on Friday, March 4, with the opening ceremonies, an exciting event for all. The parade of nations was a highlight for the spectators, as those representing the 30 nations carried the country’s flag and even dressed the part, in some cases. Crispell SRO Chuck Kelly led the parade …
A big congratulations to the Pine Bush Odyssey of the Mind program! Four of our nine teams finished in first place in their divisions and will now advance to the New York State tournament in Syracuse on March 26. The four first place teams are: EJR Structure team Crispell Structure team Crispell Vehicle team Pine …
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Which book will be the champion? Fresh off our mid-winter break, students at the Crispell Middle School library will be reading graphic novels and manga novels then vote all month on which are their favorites. To compile favorites, they will be using a bracket similar to the college basketball championships which are starting in March …
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The Crispell Student Council Soup-er Bowl food drive was a tremendous success! Boxes were placed in each classroom to collect canned goods for local food pantries. It coincided with the Super Bowl and students certainly came through. And there was big incentive – the winning grade is rewarded with an ice cream social. According to …
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