There has been much talk and we have received several inquiries about the unusual circumstances that caused us to have both a late arrival AND an early dismissal for secondary students only on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. We thought it might be helpful if we shared a bit more detail about the thinking behind these …
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No Place for Hate is woven throughout our district All students in the Pine Bush School District take the “No Place for Hate” pledge each school year. “I promise to do my best to treat everyone fairly. I promise to do my best to be kind to everyone – even if they are not like …
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EJR welcomes children’s author Lizzy Rockwell Students at Edward J. Russell Elementary School welcomed a special guest on Friday, Oct. 19, and they certainly were familiar with her work. Lizzy Rockwell, prolific illustrator and writer of children’s books, brought many of her works with her as she spoke to the students about books, the process …
It’s become a tradition. Each year, the Wallkill East Rotary pays a visit to each of the four elementary schools in the Pine Bush Central School District: Circleville, Pakanasink, Edward J. Russell and Pine Bush Elementary. The group presents every third-grade student with a dictionary of their very own to keep. Dr. William Bassett, a …
All Pine Bush Central School District parents are invited to the Pine Bush High School auditorium on PBHS Open House night, Wednesday, Oct. 3, between 6:30 and 8 p.m. to visit the Hidden Mischief Room. Would you know what to look for if you suspected your teen of using drugs or alcohol? Take a walk through …
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Back-to-school sales are happening and just in time. Here are the supply lists for all grades at EJR.
Family and friends gathered at the large tent outside of Edward J. Russell Elementary School on Tuesday, June 19 to celebrate the accomplishments of the 96 fifth grade students who would be receiving their certificates and moving up to Crispell Middle School in September. Superintendent Tim Mains reminded parents that these students will become part …
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New Grade-Level Requirements for Health Exams and Screenings on the Horizon Families will soon need to comply with new grade-level requirements for health exams and screenings. Beginning July 1, all new students enrolling in the district for the first time — along with children entering pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and grades 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and …
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Edward J. Russell Elementary School second grade students had a special visitor last month when Sarah Archbald stopped by. Archbald is also known as “the water lady” since she teaches students all about water. Archbald is a conservation educator with the Orange County Water Authority. She provides a hands-on, interactive lesson about the importance of …
“Has anyone ever been not nice to you?” So many hands went up when Edward J. Russell Assistant Principal Richard Girgenti asked the question to the first graders assembled in the school’s cafeteria. They were there for an interactive assembly entitled “Stop Walk Talk.” Those are the directives when confronted by someone not being nice, …
