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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Unused COVID relief funding from the federal government combined with funds not expended for the 2019 capital project are allowing the Pine Bush Central School District to complete additional projects throughout the district to upgrade facilities and safety. “We have approximately $6 million from our federal COVID fund that must be spent by 2024,” said …
There is an entire catalog of activities provided by our continuing education department this fall for children and adults. Check out the catalog here in English and Spanish. Adults can play some volleyball, basketball, swim, learn to play pickleball, get in shape or tap into wellness. There are classes to better your financial health too! …
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Each year, the Pine Bush Central School District presents the Christopher Bement Memorial Award to a staff member who goes above and beyond in their service to the children of Pine Bush. This year, the award was presented to David Voelker, a district employee for 30 years, 27 of which have been at Circleville Middle …
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Eighty-five Pine Bush Central School District employees were acknowledged Tuesday at the district convocation for their years of service to the district marking 10, 15, 20 25 and 30 years. Two district employees – Lisa Andryshak, a kindergarten teacher at Pakanasink Elementary School, and Kellie VanHaaster, a school-related professional at Circleville Elementary School, were honored …
The district held new staff orientation on Monday, Aug. 22, with 49 new teachers, counselors and school resource personnel (SRPs) in attendance. These new Pine Bush employees met district administrators and district office personnel. They learned about the direction of the district, its mission and vision. They met with Superintendent Brian Dunn, who is new …
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) could save some residents $30 each month on home broadband expenses as well as provide a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer or tablet. The program is intended to help residents afford broadband connections for school and other services. All households with a child …
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The 2022 fall season tryout schedule for varsity and JV sports is posted on our athletics page. Click here for the schedule. Tryouts begin Monday, Aug. 22. Modified tryouts will be posted the first full week of school in September.
Pine Bush High School has been named a School of Excellence Award winner by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association, Inc. (NYSPHSAA) for the 2021-2022 school year. Pine Bush had 20 varsity teams earn the scholar-athlete team designation during the school year. To qualify for the School of Excellence Award, a school …
