Law and Leadership grads push their limits and grow during challenging program

For more than 100 hours over the course of 14 days, 111 Pine Bush High School students pushed their limits physically, mentally and educationally as they participated in  the Law and Leadership Summer Enrichment Academy.  On Friday, July 19, the students along with their families, friends and instructors gathered for their graduation ceremony, celebrating their …

Student-athletes must have valid physicals for fall sports; district offering exams

From Athletic Director Jennifer Evans –  Student-athletes must have valid physicals to participate in fall sports, including try-outs and practices. The district is offering a limited number of exam appointments to be conducted at the schools for those students who cannot have their physicals done by their own health care provider. High School Varsity and …

Five-day meal boxes available for all children 18 and under Aug. 7, 14, 21

Five-day meal boxes will be available for pick-up through the Pine Bush Central School District School Nutrition Department in August for all children age 18 and under.     Meal boxes will include a variety of fresh seasonal produce, bread, cereal and cereal bars, milk, peanut butter or eggs, and cheese. In order to sign …

Terrilyn Cohn named interim assistant superintendent for instruction

The Pine Bush Board of Education named Terrilyn Cohn interim assistant superintendent for instruction Tuesday night.     Amy Brockner has been the district’s assistant superintendent for instruction for the past four years. She was named interim superintendent for the district earlier this month. Ms. Cohn has been the director of special programs in the …

So much beauty and creativity emerges from the fine art academy

Three talented, inquisitive and creative students graduated from the fine art academy this summer. Run by Julie Palinkas, with an assist from student instructor Katie Johnson, the academy gave students the opportunity to delve into techniques they otherwise wouldn’t during the regular school year class periods.   The students worked with clay, creating beautiful coil …

Students soar at Aviation Academy

The Aviation Academy provided thrills and an unforgettable experience to 30 Pine Bush High School students this summer, each of whom learned about the mechanics, engineering and maintenance of planes. And they each got to actually fly a plane! The students spent the  first nine days of the academy at Dutchess County Airport getting immersed …

Medical academy students gain knowledge, hands-on experience during jam-packed summer session

Twenty-four Pine Bush High School students graduated from the Medical Summer Enrichment Academy Tuesday, with hands-on experiences, encouragement and knowledge from some formidable guest speakers and memories to last a lifetime. The two-and-a-half week academy provided more than 90 hours of instruction in anatomy and physiology, and expertise from guest speakers, including a dentist, dental …

Public hearing on the District-wide School Safety Plan, SRO contracts Aug. 20

In accordance with Education Law §2801-a, the board of education will hold a public hearing on August 20, 2024 at 5 p.m. in the district office building to solicit public comment on the District-wide School Safety Plan, including the School Resource Officer Contracts with the Town of Crawford and the Town of Wallkill.

Middle school Human Rights Academy dives into Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Forty-six middle school students are participating in the Human Rights Academy at Crispell Middle School this week. The students are focusing on Article 3 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: “Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person.”   On Monday and Tuesday, the students heard from Jeff Urbin, director of …

PAK fifth-graders create inclusive website to welcome families

A group of fifth-grade students from Pakanasink Elementary School created a website to welcome new students and their families and make them feel included and valued. What’s so special about this is that the site is for families who speak Chinese, Polish, Arabic, Spanish, Tagalog, French and English!     This was a year-long project …

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Pine Bush Central School District
State Route 302, Pine Bush, NY 12566
Phone: (845) 744-2031
Fax: (845) 744-6189
Amy Brockner
Interim Superintendent of Schools
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