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 the student/athletes …
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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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Starting Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, automated weekly SchoolMessenger phone calls and emails will be sent to families with negative and low balances on their student meal accounts. The purpose of the calls and emails is to alert parents and guardians to the low balances and to keep their accounts funded. The messages include the link …
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Pine Bush was well represented Thursday evening at the Mid-Hudson School Study Council Awards for Excellence celebration. Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Amy Brockner received an award for excellence in administration for her service to the district. Kelly Wallace, a social worker at Circleville Elementary School, accepted her award for excellence in pupil personnel services. Judi …
The holiday season is approaching quickly! As it does, we are reaching out to our Pine Bush families in need as well as those who wish to contribute to make the holidays easier for others. If your family is in need for Thanksgiving or the holiday season, we have a team of staff members looking …
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and students at Pine Bush High School have been learning about it and spreading awareness to their peers. Members of the Youth Empowerment and Sustainability Skills (YESS) class have weekly lessons with Nikki Ekenstierna of Fearless! Fearless! is a private, not-for-profit agency serving Orange and Sullivan Counties, dedicated to …
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School Board Recognition Week is celebrated in New York state in October. On Tuesday, the district honored its board members in the best way possible: with letters of appreciation and handmade cards from the students and staff of our elementary schools. Our school board members – Gretchen Meier, Cara Robertson, Erik Buckley, Dori Johnson, Kristi …
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Update: The phone lines are back up and working.
