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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The Pine Bush Board of Education honored 121 scholar athletes at its Jan. 14, 2020 meeting. In order to achieve scholar-athlete status, the individual student must maintain a 90 grade point average. Pine Bush also had eight scholar-athlete team awards. In order to qualify, 75 percent of the team’s roster’s average grade point average must …
Circleville Middle School placed second in the spoken word category of the Sandy Hook Promise Student Voices and Start With Hello Week school awards with a student-directed video depicting kindness and inclusion. The video was produced by the CVMS Media Club. School counselor Anna Stroynick is the advisor. The students expressed the three steps of …
Presentations to students Jan. 7-9; parent presentation Jan. 8 The Pine Bush School District is hosting a social media event with Josh Ochs, a marketing specialist who will share tips to create a positive online presence for students as well as protect their safety. Ochs travels the nation speaking to more than 30,000 students each …
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Ten students from Pine Bush High School attended the second annual Emerging Leaders Youth Conference, sponsored by the Orange County Youth Bureau and The Accelerator, a New York State incubator focused on manufacturing. The PBHS students joined approximately 135 more from schools throughout Orange County at Anthony’s Pier 9 in New Windsor on Nov. 20. …
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Generosity abounds, especially at this time of year. Pine Bush families and staff have been incredibly giving to those in need this holiday season, as has our extended community. Pine Bush High School received a $1,400 grant from Walmart of Monroe for its upcoming holiday food drives. According to Kelly Wohlgemuth, coordinator of the food …
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Frying turkeys, pounds (and pounds) of mashed potatoes, trays of corn and cranberry sauce, gallons of gravy and hundreds of dinner rolls. Add to all the delicious food friendship and giving, and you have the annual Crispell Middle School Thanksgiving Day celebration. On the Friday before Thanksgiving Day, a dedicated group of staff members provide …
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What a joyful gathering it was at Pine Bush High School when students and family members in the English as a New Language program shared their culture and celebrated the diversity of the district at the annual pot luck dinner. Cathy Aller, ENL leader for the district, welcomed everyone to the celebration and introduced her …
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What a big weekend for Pine Bush sports teams. Congratulations to our varsity football, swimming and diving, and volleyball teams for capturing Section IX championships. The girls swimming and diving team capped off a tremendous season by dominating opponent Monroe-Woodbury, and winning the championship by 124 points. Next up is the New York State championships …
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It is School Board Recognition Week Oct. 21 through 25, a perfect time to recognize the seven men and women who serve on the Pine Bush Central School District Board of Education. The job of a school board member isn’t an easy one. They have a commitment to public education and take on one of …
