Celebrating Excellence in Student Health: District Nurses Earn National Certification

We are proud to celebrate two of our very own school nurses, Kathleen Chamberlain and Linda Loennecker, our nursing department chair, for achieving national certification through the National Board for Certification of School Nurses (NBCSN)!  Achieving NBCSN certification is a major milestone in school nursing. The rigorous examination tests advanced clinical expertise, specialized knowledge, and …

Transportation Update by Superintendent Joseph Lenz

Dear Pine Bush families, Please find the attached update from Superintendent of Schools, Joseph Lenz, regarding our student transportation services. Click Here: Superintendent’s Update

Reminder: County-Wide Early Dismissal Drill on Friday, October 9

Dear families, This is a friendly reminder that the Pine Bush Central School District will be holding its Early Dismissal Drill on Friday, October 9, 2026. All schools will be dismissed 15 minutes earlier than their regularly scheduled dismissal time. This county-wide mandated drill helps prepare students, staff, and families for an unexpected early dismissal. …

Congratulations to Our Cross Country Seniors!

Our boys and girls cross country teams honored their seniors during their senior night recognition ceremony! These athletes were celebrated alongside their friends and family for their dedication to the team over the years. We are incredibly proud of our cross country seniors! Congratulations to Iliana Bartko, Reilly Quick, Nicholas Rogers, and Fiona Varley!

PAK Students Search for Acorns in Fun Outdoor Lesson

Talk about a fun outdoor lesson! Our fourth and fifth graders from Ms. Freed’s class and second graders from Ms. McNally’s class, at Pakanasink Elementary, teamed up on a lesson involving acorns. The students worked together to make a prediction on how many acorns they would find on their nature walk. The range of predictions …

Let’s Chalk About Love: Fearless! Hudson Valley visits PBHS

Let’s spread messages of love and positivity! We were delighted to have Fearless! Hudson Valley visit Pine Bush High School to host an exciting activity. They are a nonprofit organization that provides services and educational opportunities for survivors of violence and abuse. Dozens of students were lining up to participate in their Chalk About Love …

Culture and Cuisine Club Hosts Hispanic Heritage Month Potluck

Hispanic Heritage Month is observed annually between September 15 and October 15. It is a time to honor and celebrate the many significant cultural and historical contributions by our Hispanic community.  Recently, our Culture and Cuisine Club held a potluck that featured food representing several Hispanic countries. Students brought their own meals to the table, …

Geography Detectives: The Great Cheeseburger Heist!

Who knew learning latitude and longitude could be this much fun? Mrs. McDonald turned her classroom into the scene of a great cheeseburger mystery, challenging students to become Geography Detectives and track down the Hamburglar, who had, of course, stolen all of her cheeseburgers! Working in teams, students followed their own unique escape route using …

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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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