We are sharing a list of mental health resources in the surrounding area for our families and staff members. This list includes counselors, psychiatrists, clinics and others that may be helpful for those going through difficult times. This list can be found on our Return to Learn page under Health Information, for future reference. Please …
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I am reaching out to our PB community this evening with a special message. The danger and scope of the COVID-19 pandemic has upended our “normal” life for more than 8 months now, causing all of us to experience unexpected emotional turmoil. Though many may not realize it, that emotional turmoil can, and is, causing …
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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many in our community to become food insecure. While meals for school-aged children are distributed free through the district’s Food Services department each week at Circleville Middle School and Pine Bush High School, families may still have need. Here is a list of agencies that provide food to those in …
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Michael Dempsey, a senior at Pine Bush High School, has signed his early letter of intent to play soccer with Division I Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. “Michael is a great player, a great person,” said Pine Bush boys’ varsity soccer coach, Marc Gittleman of his midfielder. “He is exceptional on the field, always working …
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While this year is certainly different from many other years, we hope there are things for which you can be thankful. Here, our Pine Bush High School Select Choirs remind us of the little things that really are the big things in life for which to be thankful. Happy Thanksgiving to all.
Gunnar Meland is a threat on the playing field –both the baseball and football fields actually. But it is baseball the Pine Bush senior is focusing on when he graduates in 2021 and will play for Division I Siena. Gunnar committed to Siena back in September and had a ceremonial signing at Pine Bush High …
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The Wallkill East Rotary and Town of Wallkill Police Department are having a coat giveaway on Saturday, Nov. 28, and Sunday, Nov. 29. These free, gently-used winter coats will be available in men’s, women’s and children’s sizes while supplies last. Stop by the Town of Wallkill Community Center, 8 Wes Warren Drive, Middletown, between 10 …
Thanksgiving Eve is popular among young adults as a great get-together night. It’s actually one of the biggest party nights of the year. Join ADAC (Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council) and Orange County Stop DWI for a live webinar on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 6:30 p.m. Presented by MaryAlice Kovatch and Lauren Savino, the discussion …
As the weather begins to get colder, the need for assistance to pay energy bills grows. Local companies as well as the State of New York are offering grants and payment plans to help residents in need. The State of New York offers Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) to help low-income residents pay the cost …
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Dear Parents, The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has developed a Parent Dashboard to increase transparency and make information about school performance and other school-level data easier for parents and the public to access. The Parent Dashboard is part of New York’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan, which emphasizes equity in education for all …
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