Here is a dilemma: How do our students who are new to our country learn when they don’t understand the language? It’s something our English as a New Language (ENL) teachers deal with every day. They keep looking to improve the educational experience of our ENL students in any way they can, making the transition …
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Pine Bush High School seniors Ashleigh Berentsen, Tommy Brendel and Kiera Masci participated in the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) All-State Festival this past weekend in Rochester. All are students of Ralph Wagner, who is pictured with them. Ashleigh participated in the wind ensemble; Kiera was part of the mixed choir; and Tommy …
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As everyone knows by now, school meals are no longer free to all students. We strongly encourage everyone to apply for free/reduced meals. It benefits the district as well as individual families.
Pine Bush was represented by several talented high school musicians who participated in the Zone 9 Area All-State Music Festival at Tri-Valley High School in Grahamsville this past weekend. Emily Roman, Madison Conklin and Breanna Omosebi all participated in the choirs while Ashleigh Berentsen, Kiera Masci, Saige Valentino and Tommy Brendel participated in band. …
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Our continuing education program is offering so many great classes this winter for kids and adults! Check out the catalog here.
The PBHS food pantry is now open! A bit earlier than expected but that’s a good thing this Thanksgiving week. This space takes the place of the former PBE food pantry that was closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Katie Carson-Decker, a social worker at Pine Bush High School, found space in the high school …
It was an incredible evening at Pine Bush High School as students and family members in the English as a New Language (ENL) program gathered for the annual potluck dinner, celebrating the diversity of our district. This was the first in-person potluck since 2019 and the smiles on faces were an indication they were happy …
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Three Pine Bush athletes signed their national letters of intent Wednesday, committing to play their sport at Division I and II universities. Congratulations to: Jennifer Sorrentino – field hockey, Bryant University Alex Bucolo – baseball, Mansfield University Samantha McKee – swim, Queens University of Charlotte NC Jennifer Sorrentino Family, coaches and friends joined …
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Madelyn Loennecker was a first-time donor at the Pine Bush High School blood drive on Nov. 2. Madelyn said her veins were small but it really wasn’t a problem donating her pint of blood. “I’d definitely do it again,” she said. Across from Madelyn was her twin brother, Joseph, just getting ready to donate his …
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Congratulations to Pine Bush High School teacher Kara Sprague who will receive the Hope Award from Fearless! Fearless! is a non-profit organization in the Hudson Valley providing support, services and education to those in abusive, exploitive and oppressive relationships. She has worked with Fearless! to educate her students about dating and gender-based violence. The students …
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