One School, One Book – EJR begins its Gooseberry Park adventure

EJR came together for a very special announcement recently – the entire school is participating in the One School One Book program! Their book? Gooseberry Park!   Written by Cynthia Rylant, it’s about the unlikely friendship between a Labrador retriever named Kona and a squirrel named Stumpy in a park. With the help of a …

PBHS Senior bus parade set for Tuesday, May 26, 1 p.m. in Circleville

We are celebrating the amazing Pine Bush High School Class of 2026! On Tuesday, May 26, we will host the annual bus parade of graduates and we invite everyone in the community to participate!   After their picnic, the seniors will parade through the district, starting at the Pakanasink/CVMS complex at 1 p.m. and progressing …

Author/Cartoonist Gale Galligan brings big energy to EJR

Gale Galligan’s energy is infectious! Galligan’s visit to EJR was fun and inspirational to the students and staff!     Galligan is the author of several graphic novels, including a reboot of the Babysitter’s Club, in graphic novel style. They have also written several original graphic novels, including Fresh Start, an autobiographical novel, and Freestyle, …

Pine Bush 5th and 6th graders participate in elementary all-county festival

Congratulations to the 5th graders from all four elementary schools and 6th graders from CVMS and Crispell who participated in the elementary all-county festival at Monroe Woodbury High School this past weekend. Pine Bush was well-represented in both band and chorus! Great job Pine Bush!     Elementary All-County Participants Emmanuella Abrokwah Emma Andre Jacob …

A Masterpiece of Community: District Art Show celebrates our students’ creativity

Art was the star at the district-wide art show, held last week at Pine Bush High School. Students displayed their incredible works, from painting to sculpture to pottery and more. And they had so much fun.   All elementary schools displayed their works in the cafeteria. Students came in enthusiastically looking for their artwork and …

EJR, PBE fifth-graders pay a visit to Crispell Middle School

Fifth-graders from EJ Russell Elementary School and Pine Bush Elementary School recently traveled to Crispell Middle School, their next step in their education journey here in Pine Bush. They were greeted by the sixth-grade team and counselors, ready to welcome them to middle school. They listened to the chorus sing and the band play.   …

What’s for breakfast? And lunch!

The April menus are now available! Remember, meals are provided for all students at no charge at all Pine Bush schools. Click here to see what’s for lunch…and breakfast in April!  

Music in Our Schools Month is celebrated at all-district music gathering

The energy at Pine Bush High School was electric on Thursday, March 26, as the district gathered for its annual All-District Music Day. It wasn’t just a concert; it was a massive collaborative workshop bringing together the district’s musicians.     The event transformed the high school auditorium into a hub of creativity, hosting band …

Students learn about life on a farm during all four seasons

EJR first and second graders had a visit from Claudine Sullivan, a master gardener volunteer from Cornell Cooperative Extension, as part of their literacy program.   Ms. Sullivan read “Seasons on the Farm” by Chelsea Tornetto, a book that takes young readers on a rhyming journey through a year on a family farm. The farmers …

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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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