Frying turkeys, pounds (and pounds) of mashed potatoes, trays of corn and cranberry sauce, gallons of gravy and hundreds of dinner rolls. Add to all the delicious food friendship and giving, and you have the annual Crispell Middle School Thanksgiving Day celebration. On the Friday before Thanksgiving Day, a dedicated group of staff members provide …
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What a joyful gathering it was at Pine Bush High School when students and family members in the English as a New Language program shared their culture and celebrated the diversity of the district at the annual pot luck dinner. Cathy Aller, ENL leader for the district, welcomed everyone to the celebration and introduced her …
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The theme at Crispell Middle School on Oct. 24 was “Don’t get wrapped up in drugs.” And, while a very serious message, part of Red Ribbon Week that was filled with many earnest messages, the students and administrators had some fun in getting those messages across. Principal John Boyle and Assistant Principal Christopher Mummery were …
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It is flu season. While the flu virus is here year round, it is most prevalent from October through February, lasting sometimes into May. The New York State Department of Health has issued “The Flu: A Guide for Parents.” Click here to go to the state website for tips on keeping your children safe and …
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On September 26, 2019, The Town of Crawford Police Department received a complaint from the Pine Bush Central School District regarding a suspicious photograph that was posted on Google Maps. The photo was visible on web searches related to the Crispell Middle School webpage. The picture was quickly recognized as a stock photo that has …
On the morning of Thursday, Sept. 26, the Pine Bush School District and the Town of Crawford Police were alerted that someone had successfully hacked the posting for Crispell Middle School on a popular computer program known as Google Maps. The hacker inserted a photograph of a gun to the listing for Crispell. Since Goggle …
After conferring with the Orange County Department of Health, we have been informed that our district must exclude students that have not met immunization requirements immediately. Parents with children who have not obtained all of the necessary shots have been notified. Their children cannot report to school tomorrow and parents will be called to pick …
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Last year, Crispell Middle School made a commitment to do more to help our planet and conserve resources. Administrators, staff and students jumped at the chance to be part of the Orange County Green Star Schools Program. That commitment continues and grows. Click here to see how you can help Crispell go green!
The Pine Bush Central School District Board of Education recognized the following students for achieving a score of 5 on their AP exams during the 2018-2019 school year. Achieving a 5 on AP exams is no easy task. The board and administration honored these students with certificates marking the accomplishment and recognition. Bravo! Grade 10, …
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Friday, Sept. 13, 2019 On Tuesday night, Sept. 10, the Pine Bush Central School District Board of Education, administrators and our partners at Birnie Bus Company heard from a number of parents at the school board meeting. We listened to their concerns regarding safety due to the changes made to bus routes this school year. …
