Board appoints Joseph Lenz assistant superintendent for business

The Pine Bush Central School District has appointed Joseph Lenz its new assistant superintendent for business, beginning July 1. Mr. Lenz currently holds that position in the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District.    Michael Pacella, the district’s current assistant superintendent for business, is retiring in July. Mr. Lenz graduated from the College of Saint …

Board is unanimous in selecting Brian Dunn its next superintendent

The Pine Bush Central School District Board of Education welcomed the district’s next superintendent, Brian P. Dunn, at its April 5 meeting. The board was unanimous in selecting Mr. Dunn to lead the district, beginning July 1. Mr. Dunn addressed the board, as well as a large number of parents and students gathered to honor …

A message of caution from the Orange County District Attorney

This year, like every other, spring and summer will be a time to celebrate for many children and their families. Proms, formals, graduations, and graduation parties all signify important rites of passage for students, events that are important bridges between students’ activities in high school, college, and beyond. Unfortunately, what should be happy events too often end in …

Pine Bush students earn medals at SkillsUSA competition

Three Pine Bush students were among 13 Orange-Ulster BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) students who earned medals at the SkillsUSA Area IV Regional Conference at OU BOCES recently: Joseph Adipietro – first place, residential wiring MaKayla McKelvey – first place, esthetics Quion Valerio – third place, residential wiring Nearly 200 students from various high …

EJR, Crispell Odyssey of the Mind structure teams head to world competition

Two Pine Bush Odyssey of the Mind teams are headed to the world competition in Iowa this May, after placing first and second in the New York State championships this weekend in Syracuse.   The Edward J. Russell Elementary structure team, coached by Naomi Bush and Doreen Sandor, overcame some design issues and a long …

New York State assessments start March 29; here is the schedule

Dear Parents and Guardians: With spring upon us, I want to remind you that the following New York State Assessments will be administered to students in Grades 3 through 8 in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics and Science. In addition, English Language Learners in kindergarten through Grade 12 will be participating in the New York …

Crispell is getting stronger thanks to Dick’s Sporting Goods

A big thank you to Dick’s Sporting Goods, which donated a truckload – literally – of equipment to Crispell Middle School. “One of our parents works for Dick’s and mentioned that they donate equipment to local schools,” said Crispell Principal John Boyle. “So we got permission and applied.”               …

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Pine Bush Central School District
State Route 302, Pine Bush, NY 12566
Phone: (845) 744-2031
Fax: (845) 744-6189
Amy Brockner
Interim Superintendent of Schools
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