Collaboration and hands-on learning emanate from summer STEM academy

The Pine Bush STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) Academy this summer was three weeks packed with enrichment, collaboration and hands-on learning. Students worked on exciting projects including coding, robotics, engineering design and scientific experiments. Some also teamed together to weld a special project.     The graduation from the academy Thursday drew family members and …

District welcomes new PBHS principal Thomas Breitfeller

We are delighted to welcome Thomas Breitfeller as he begins his tenure as principal of Pine Bush High School. Mr. Breitfeller brings a wealth of diverse experience and a deep-rooted passion for student advocacy, helping students find their future paths. He began his career in education as a college admissions counselor at Pace University. He …

View the Title I Parent and Community Stakeholder Meeting from July 16, 2026

The Pine Bush Central School District offered a virtual workshop to its stakeholders to discuss federal title grants that help support our schools on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Parents, guardians, community members, high school students, district employees, community partners, and elected officials were invited to join in the  discussion about the federal title grants that …

With gratitude, our senior class of 2026 accepts generous scholarships from the community

Our community showed its generosity, as it always does, at the annual scholarship night in May for our class of 2026. It is truly an amazing event, with local businesses, organization, private citizens and our educators providing our seniors with generous scholarships to help them in their next chapter of life. We thank all of …

Two different opportunities to get meals for kids throughout the summer

The Pine Bush Central School District is providing meals for children and teenagers, 18 and younger, in two ways this summer: Summer Meals To-Go each Wednesday at Pine Bush High School and daily Breakfast & Lunch pick up at Circleville Church.   Summer Meals To-Go This program provides five-day meal boxes with a variety of …

Twenty-seven PBHS students earn Seal of Biliteracy

Twenty-seven Pine Bush students earned the New York State Seal of Biliteracy on June 3. Family and friends, teachers and administrators celebrated their achievement at a recognition ceremony. This is the largest number of students to earn the seal since Pine Bush High School started offering it.   Kristin Raucci, the district’s world language chairperson …

Superintendent addresses recent arrest of former substitute employee

Pine Bush Schools Community Members: I am writing to notify the school community that a former substitute employee was arrested on July 2, 2026, in connection with an incident reported at one of our elementary schools on or about June 11, 2026, related to the unjustified use of physical force. As soon as district administration …

Summer reading assignments for students entering grades 7-12 available now

Summer reading lists are here!     Students in Regents English classes have the opportunity to earn extra credit by reading this summer and completing the specified project. Please note: The grade 9 Regents assignment will be updated soon. All other classes – honors, AP and college level – must complete their summer reading assignment.  …

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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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