A comic exploring the coronavirus for kids
Here is a comic from npr.org for children to better understand the coronavirus and its effects on different people.
Category: District News
State assessments will be computer based in 2020
The Pine Bush Central School District has chosen to use computer-based testing to administer the New York State assessments for grades 3 through 8 this month. Click here to learn more about the assessments from Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Donna Geidel and a guide from New York State on what parents need to know before …
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Superintendent Mains: No known coronavirus cases in PBCSD as of March 10
March 10, 2020 Good evening, I’m calling with a Pine Bush update on the coronavirus. So far, we still have no known cases in our district, but that hasn’t stopped false rumors from spreading on social media. We did establish space in the high school today (and in the remaining schools tomorrow) where we can …
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We celebrate Read Across America
The sun was shining, the day was young, PBE students couldn’t help but have fun. To the high school they came, eager to learn, Play games, eat snacks, everyone gets a turn. Today is the day! Dr. Seuss we celebrate, So brilliant, so clever, his work is first rate. The children sat quietly, getting what …
Tommy Askey is a state champion
We congratulate Pine Bush senior wrestler Tommy Askey who finished a perfect season with a win in the Division I state final. Read the Times Herald-Record story here.
Senior James Acton nominated for prestigious Presidential Scholars Program
Pine Bush High School senior James Acton is one of just three high school seniors in Orange County to be named as a candidate in the 2020 United States Presidential Scholars Program. Nomination for the honor is based on the ACT Assessment, the College Board SAT or by a chief state school officer or a …
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Crispell, CVMS make Valentines for good causes
CVMS Principal Lee Hankinson had 651 Valentine’s Day cards to delivery to Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney’s office this week which will be distributed to area veterans. Mrs. Hankinson’s goal was to get one Valentine’s Day card from each student and staff member in the building. She reached her goal! With 562 students and 89 staff …
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Information from the state regarding coronavirus
The New York State Department of Health and New York State Education Department commissioners have issued a joint statement regarding the coronavirus. They have requested we share it with our school district community. A new coronavirus called 2019 Novel (new) Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) was first found in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. This virus had not been …
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2020-2021 School calendar adopted by school board
The student calendar for the 2020-2021 school year was adopted by the Pine Bush Central School District on Jan. 14, 2020. Click here for the calendar. It can be found on the district website under Parent/Community; there is a link to it on the right of the page.
Pine Bush graduation rate surpasses county, state average
New York State released graduation rate figures for the 2018-2019 school year showing the Pine Bush Central School District with an overall graduation rate of 93 percent. This is up a percent from the previous two years. “We are very happy and proud to hear this news,” said Pine Bush High School Principal Aaron Hopmayer. …
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