July 25, 2019 Dear Parents/Guardians: We wanted to take this opportunity to bring to your attention that there may be a change in your child’s transportation for the upcoming 2019-2020 school year. The Pine Bush Central School District has purchased a new updated transportation software which allows us the ability to optimize the transportation of …
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While you are enjoying your summer, take advantage of the great sales that are taking place for school supplies! Here are the supply lists for EJR classes. Click on your class to see what you’ll need when you return to school in September. Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade Third Grade Fourth Grade Fifth Grade
The rainy weather didn’t dampen the excitement and pride of hundreds of family members and friends who gathered under the large tents outside of Edward J. Russell Elementary School on Tuesday, June 18, to celebrate the 94 fifth grade students moving up to Crispell Middle School in September. This is the Pine Bush High School …
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Read the joint statement here from the New York State Department of Education, Department of Health and Office of Children and Family Services regarding the new legislation removing non-medical exemption from school vaccination requirements .
As of July 1, 2018 New York State law requires a health examination for all students entering the school district for the first time and when entering Pre-K or K, 1st , 3rd , 5th , 7th , 9th , and 11th grade. The examination must be completed by a New York State licensed physician, …
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You couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day for the EJR field day. Blue skies and sunshine with a comfortable breeze on Friday, June 7. And the students, clad in their brightly-colored T-shirts, a different color for each grade, had a ball! They played water games and ran an obstacle course, jumped rope and …
There are all sorts of summer reading programs available for students. New York State Senator Jen Metzger is sponsoring one. Click here for information about A Universe of Stories.
“There is such a demand for coding in the classroom,” began Mariann Bott, Pine Bush science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) coach on her STEM grant application to Orange & Rockland Utilities. “The PreK and kindergarten level is often left out of the tech movement but this is when the exposure should start.” They agreed. …
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Students at Edward J. Russell Elementary School got to show off what they’ve learned in both science and art on Tuesday, May 21, at the annual science and art fair. It was quite impressive. Science fairs encourage interest in science and engineering and help develop skills in all students, whether they choose these careers or …
Student, Parent and Instructional Staff Surveys The Pine Bush Central School District is proud to announce that we will be administering surveys produced by the U.S. Department of Education through the end of the school year. This process demonstrates our commitment to helping keep students safe and always improving our learning environments. During the months …
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