Board of education candidate petition packets are now available

Petition packets for prospective board of education candidates are now available to download here. Petition packets are also available at the district office. Contact Maria Wise, district clerk, at maria.wise@pinebushschools.org or 845-744-2031 ext. 4023, to pick one up.

Board adopts 2024-2025 student calendar

The board of education adopted the 2024-2025 student calendar at its Feb. 27, 2024 board meeting. Click here for details of the calendar  and a printable copy.

CVMS student receives commendation from Town of Wallkill for saving a life

The Town of Wallkill’s monthly board meeting on Feb. 22, 2024, was one with special meaning for our Circleville Middle School family.  Our very own eighth grade student, Destiny Howell-Bueti, was honored with the Lifesaving Merit Award for using her skills in CPR to save a life. George Serrano, Town of Wallkill Supervisor, flanked by …

District announces new polling sites, merged districts for budget vote and board of education election in May

Voters in the Pine Bush Central School District will have new polling sites for the upcoming budget vote and board of education election in May.     The board of education approved  combining voting districts 1 and 2 together into district 1, and districts 3 and 4 together into district 2. Residents of the towns …

Crispell and EJR are in good standing with New York State

The Pine Bush Central School District has much to celebrate as the two schools within the district that were identified for improvement have officially been removed from the state’s list. Both Crispell Middle School and Edward J. Russell Elementary School had been cited by New York State as schools in need of improvement. This week, …

District, Crawford Police deem threat made by student to be non-credible

On Thursday evening, Feb. 1, 2024, Pine Bush Central School District administrators became aware of a verbal threat allegedly made by a student at Crispell Middle School earlier in the day. Administrators immediately notified the Crawford Police Department, who launched their investigation. At the conclusion of their investigation, the police determined there was no immediate …

Virtually Speaking scheduled for Monday, Jan. 29, is postponed

Virtually Speaking with Superintendent Brian Dunn, scheduled for Monday, Jan. 29, has been postponed. Special guest Tom Kersting will join Superintendent Dunn when we have a new date. Tom Kersting will be be presenting “Disconnected: The Impact of Cell Phone Use on Teaching and Learning” on Tuesday, Jan. 30, in person at Pine Bush High …

PBHS students perform at all-county festival

Congratulations to the Pine Bush High School students who were selected to perform at the Orange County Music Educators’ Association All-County Festival this past weekend at Monroe-Woodbury High School. Pine Bush students were represented in chorus, orchestra and band. Senior Saige Valentino received the Orange County Music Educators Association (OCMEA) Vocal Performance Scholarship. Saige auditioned …

Alcohol & Drug Awareness Council of Orange County partners with Pine Bush schools for innovative prevention education

The Alcohol and Drug Awareness Council of Orange County (ADAC is partnering with the Pine Bush Central School District on an innovative new approach to substance use and mental health. Read the letter from MaryAlice Kovatch, prevention director at ADAC:   The Alcohol and Drug Awareness Council of Orange County (ADAC) is proud to be …

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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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