A message from Interim Superintendent Donna Geidel regarding violence at PBHS

I am writing this evening with critical updates about some incidents that occurred today at Pine Bush High School. Please know that the high school administrators and staff, district office administrators, the Board of Education and I are resolute in our commitment to a safe school environment. The negative behaviors, including physical and verbal violence, …

5/5/22 Parent communication re: PBHS

This is Donna Geidel, Interim Superintendent with critical updates about some incidents that occured today at Pine Bush High School. Please know that the high school administrators and staff, district office administrators, the Board of Education and I are resolute in our commitment to a safe school environment. The negative behaviors, including physical and verbal …

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 …

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