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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During these difficult times, people are feeling overwhelmed and anxious. NY Project Hope is here to help. The folks at NY Project Hope are providing free counseling to anyone who needs it. It’s anonymous and confidential. So if you need information about COVID-19, they can provide it. They will also listen and give emotional support, …
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Good news for the boys swim team. The program is set to start its practices on Tuesday, Jan. 19. The boys’ swim team is considered a low/moderate risk sport and therefore may start its winter season on Jan. 19. It is the only Pine Bush winter sport to qualify as low/moderate risk. The decision to …
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At the conclusion of the Jan. 12, 2021 board of education meeting, Board of Education President Gretchen Meier made the following statement: “The Board of Education is pleased to welcome back Superintendent Mains from his leave of absence, effective tomorrow (Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021). As our District continues to face significant challenges due to the …
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