Congratulations to Maya Sullivan, a Pine Bush High School senior and CTEC student whose theme was chosen for the 2021 Prevention Poster Design and Essay Contest, a program of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) of Orange County. Maya received a certificate for submitting the theme that was ultimately chosen for the campaign. And it’s …
Access: Supports for Living has launched a virtual mental health and substance use urgent care for adults and children struggling with anxiety, depression or any other mental health or substance use issue. The service begins Monday, March 23, at noon and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by phone and through …
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The district’s athletic trainer, Antonia Ciccarelli, is usually found caring for our athletes, providing education on how to prevent injury and keeping them at their physical best. However, lately Ciccarelli has been showing another of her talents. At all home basketball games this season, Ciccarelli sang the national anthem. And she is incredible! Here she …
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the district’s Art Department will not be hosting its annual Art Show and Empty Bowls fundraiser in person. However, they have put together a spectacular virtual art gallery to showcase our students’ creative works. Also in the gallery are links to donate to the Hudson Valley Food Pantry and the Art …
For residents interested in running for the Pine Bush Central School District Board of Education, please see this informational packet and petition. Please staple the petition together as the top page has the complete information of the individual seeking candidacy. Each petition requires a minimum of 43 signatures (however, it is always recommended to gather …
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Hudson Valley Magazine has recognized EJR first grade teacher Megan Collins with a Hudson Valley Teachers Appreciation Award. Collins has been teaching for three years at EJR and her dedication gets noticed. “She goes above and beyond for her students every day and has risen to the challenge of teaching in COVID times,” is what …
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According to the district’s printed calendar, tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 26, would be the end of the 25-week period for the basis of preparing interim reports. However, we are going to push that back by one more week for secondary students, which will have a ripple effect on the end of the third quarter and the …
Pakanasink Elementary School was one of just five schools in the United States chosen to participate in an international cultural diversity identity project. The project is a partnership between the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) No Place For Hate and the Chelsea Football Club in England. (See the Times Herald-Record article about the project here.) Pakanasink Assistant …
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Pine Bush High School will be offering an in-person Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. in the PBHS library. ASVAB is a timed, multi-aptitude test used by all branches of the military, designed to help determine a candidate’s strengths and find where he or she will succeed. …
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Learn a transformative approach to parenting and working with children with Pine Bush Central School District Assistant Director of Special Programs Rosemary Mannino as she facilitates a six-week course “Transforming the Difficult Child: The Nurtured Heart Approach.” The course will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. via Zoom on six Wednesdays: Feb. 24 March …
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