Holly Kolmel has earned the honor of salutatorian for the Pine Bush High School class of 2021. And earn it she did. Holly said she has always been a pretty good student but high school didn’t necessarily come easy for her. And that’s just how she planned it. “I worked very hard and stayed consistent …
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Four years ago when she was an eighth-grade student at Crispell Middle School, Jovan Palinkas received the award for the highest consecutive average over the previous three years. “As soon as I received that award, I liked it. I liked knowing I could do it,” said Jovan. “That motivated me to keep working hard.” Jovan’s …
Each year, the Mid-Hudson School Study Council gives Superintendent Tim Mains the opportunity to present National School Development Council Awards for Academic Growth and Student Leadership in Learning. He may present four awards to accomplished and deserving students. This year, Mr. Mains noted there were a record number of nominees – 75 to start. He …
For students who have a balance in their lunch fund, parents/guardians may request a refund or transfer the balance to another student. Download and complete this form and indicate whether you want a refund sent to you or have the balance transferred to another student. Then either email, fax or mail the form to our …
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Hello all Pine Bush families and staff, I’m calling and emailing again tonight to address the continued confusion about mask expectations. The governor announced his intention to relax the expectations for masks in schools at a press conference late last Friday and he talked more about where he thought we should be going at a …
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Hello all Pine Bush families and staff, As promised, I wanted to outline our plans for moving-up ceremonies and high school graduation for the end of this year. Our moving-up ceremonies for fifth and eighth graders will occur for each school on the dates listed in our printed calendar and on our website, but the …
The Pine Bush Board of Education wrote a letter to the New York State Commissioner of Health, Howard A. Zucker, on June 2, 2021: Dear Commissioner Zucker, We implore you to reconsider the very tight restrictions placed on schools regarding mask requirements and density at outdoor events like athletic contests and graduation ceremonies. The requirements …
Circleville Middle School eighth-grade student Allen Faust was pretty excited when he heard the FDA announced that children ages 12 to 16 were now eligible to receive the Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19. To him, and many others, it was hopefully the beginning of a more normal life again. As luck would have it, Pine Bush …
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The week of May 24, 2021, is the last scheduled week for curbside meal distribution for the Pine Bush Central School District. If you’re not signed up yet, there is still time to do so here. Please note: Breakfast and lunch will continue to be available at no cost to all children attending school daily …
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The top 30 students of the graduating class of 2021 from Pine Bush High School were honored Thursday night by the district. These students have worked diligently to achieve this honor. It is the culmination of a desire to learn, lots of hard work and tons of encouragement. We are so proud of all of …
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