We are beyond proud! Three Pine Bush staff members are receiving awards of excellence from the Mid-Hudson School Study Council for fall 2022. Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Amy Brockner – Award for Excellence in Administration Social Worker Kelly Wallace – Award for Excellence in Pupil Personnel Services School Nutrition staff member Judith VanDuzer – Award …
The day before the first day of the 2022-2023 school year, Superintendent Brian Dunn challenged staff at all Pine Bush schools to meet new goals for the district. Dunn then outlined those goals for the board of education at its first meeting of the school year. The board responded by unanimously adopting them. Here are …
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It is a fundamental goal of the Pine Bush Central School District to provide accurately-vetted information regarding health and safety issues that impact our students, staff, district families and the extended community. Our hope is that providing this information promotes transparency as we work toward providing a safe, nurturing environment for our students. One of …
Good afternoon. Today, September 22, 2022, the high school administrative team became aware of a YouTube post that contained a video threat made over the summer by one of our own students. The student was immediately removed from class to begin an investigation. Local law enforcement officials were promptly notified and have been directly involved …
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Flu, or influenza, spreads easily and can make people very sick, especially children. Flu symptoms include: fever or chills body aches cough sore throat headache runny or stuffy nose feeling very tired stomach problems and diarrhea (especially in children)) Unlike a cold, the flu comes on very suddenly. Prevent flu Flu vaccine is the best …
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New York State Senator James Skoufis is accepting applications for the fall cohort of his Youth Advisory Council. The deadline to apply is Friday, Sept. 30. The council will be a small group of students ranging from 14-21 years old that are passionate and curious about state and local government. The student-led group …
“From little seeds grow mighty trees.” Or flowers and herbs, fruits and veggies! Lowes of Middletown has donated thousands of packets of seeds to the Pine Bush Central School District, thanks to Gerri Wasserman, an employee of Lowes and a resident of the district. Ms. Wasserman, who is an extremely knowledgeable gardener and whose children …
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The Pine Bush Central School District has partnered with Paper, an online tutoring service, to give students in grades 6 through 12 the ability to access live tutors seven days a week, 24 hours a day. The service is funded through the American Rescue Plan grant. Parents and guardians are encouraged to sign in with …
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Ed Duncanson had a vision. This former Pine Bush science teacher was also the district’s very first swim coach. Back when he was teaching in the 1970s and 1980s, he saw a huge mural made of mosaic tiles with a body of water and a silhouette of a town in the background. That town reminded …
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The federal government has established the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for those going through a mental health crisis, suicidal crisis or substance use issue. Dialing 988 will connect the caller with a network of more than 200 trained mental health professionals, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This service is free and confidential. …
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