Jeffrey Palma, Berthange Valsaint are tops in the PBHS Class of 2025

Let us congratulate our Pine Bush High School Class of 2025 valedictorian, Jeffrey Palma, and salutatorian, Berthange Valsaint. Both Jeffrey and Berthange are obviously stellar students, but they also have varied interests beyond their studies, including music, sports and drama. They both have big plans ahead and certainly have the drive and skills to achieve …

Jacob Quinonez, Salome Gomez introduced at board meeting as student representative and alternate

The Pine Bush Board of Education will have new faces at the table starting in July. That is when Jacob Quinonez, a rising senior, and Salome Gomez, a rising junior, will take their places as the board’s student member and alternate. Last year, the New York state legislature passed a bill to require school districts …

Hooray for our Class of 2025 seniors

The enthusiasm was amazing! Our Class of 2025 seniors were treated to a wonderful bus parade, celebrating their accomplishments and their soon-to-be graduation. After the senior picnic, busloads of seniors headed to the Pakanasink and CVMS parking lot to begin the parade. Students and staff throughout the district made signs and cheered on the seniors …

Voters approve district’s 2025-2026 budget

Pine Bush Central School District voters approved the $149,849,943 budget, with 65  percent of voters supporting this 2025-2026 spending plan. The three incumbent candidates faced no opposition for their seats on the board. Gretchen Meier, Erik Buckley and Dori Johnson will begin their new three-year terms on July 1, 2025. “We are incredibly thankful to …

PBHS/Crispell, CES Odyssey teams head to world competition

The Pine Bush High School/Crispell and the Circleville Elementary School Odyssey of the Mind teams are on their way to the world competition in East Lansing, Michigan!  CES did its traditional clap-out for the team on Monday. Early Tuesday morning, several Odyssey team members and coaches gathered at CES to board a school bus to …

Reminder – schools are closed Thursday, Friday, Monday, May 22, 23, 26

A reminder to all parents and guardians – Pine Bush schools are closed Thursday, May 22, 2025 for all students and 10-month staff. This is a result of having one additional emergency closing day left over. As planned, schools will also be closed on Friday, May 23 and the entire district will be closed on …

Ketura Rutty and Leticia Watson sign to play basketball and attend Dominican University

A festive afternoon and the color red was abundant as Ketura Rutty and Leticia Watson signed their letters of intent to play basketball and attend Dominican University in the fall. Both Ketura and Leticia are stand-out players on the court as well as for the Pine Bush flag football team. More importantly, they are excellent …

Mid-Hudson School Study Team Awards of Excellence presented to Amy Brockner, Lisa Quick, Raven Atria

It was a festive night at North Rockland Wednesday, May 7, as the Mid-Hudson School Study Council presented its awards of excellence. Pine Bush Interim Superintendent of Schools Amy Brockner received an Excellence in Educational Leadership award; district volunteer Raven Atria received an Excellence Award for Community Service; and Lisa Quick, a fourth-grade teacher at …

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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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