Pine Bush High School’s Halloween blood drive was shaping up to be a success from the time it started. MaryBeth Reinfried, a nurse at the high school, said there were 86 registrants at the start of the day but then a flood of registrants came in. A very good sign for the drive. Members of …
Elementary students throughout the Pine Bush Central School District had special visitors this month. Volunteers from local fire departments visited the schools and talked to the students about fire safety. At Edward J. Russell Elementary School, Pine Bush firefighter and past chief Craig Gillespie talked to the students about what to do in an emergency …
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The theme at Crispell Middle School on Oct. 24 was “Don’t get wrapped up in drugs.” And, while a very serious message, part of Red Ribbon Week that was filled with many earnest messages, the students and administrators had some fun in getting those messages across. Principal John Boyle and Assistant Principal Christopher Mummery were …
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October is Fire Prevention Month and volunteers from the Pine Bush Fire Department stopped by Pine Bush Elementary School to share their knowledge with the students. Students also had the opportunity to go into the fire engine! Here, PBE students from kindergarten and pre-K listen intently to the fire fighters, see what a firefighter will …
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It’s a Pine Bush tradition. In October, the Wallkill East Rotary visits each of the Pine Bush elementary schools and gives every third-grade student a dictionary of their very own. Last week, representatives from the Rotary did just that, stopping by Circleville Elementary, Pakanasink, EJR and PBE. Dr. William Bassett, a member of the Rotary …
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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 …
Students at Circleville Middle School signed the Resolution of Respect to mark the No Place for Hate kickoff for the school year. Students in each classroom read the resolution before signing it. Then, it was displayed in each classroom. The Resolution of Respect reads: “We pledge from this day forward to do our best to …
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It is flu season. While the flu virus is here year round, it is most prevalent from October through February, lasting sometimes into May. The New York State Department of Health has issued “The Flu: A Guide for Parents.” Click here to go to the state website for tips on keeping your children safe and …
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On September 26, 2019, The Town of Crawford Police Department received a complaint from the Pine Bush Central School District regarding a suspicious photograph that was posted on Google Maps. The photo was visible on web searches related to the Crispell Middle School webpage. The picture was quickly recognized as a stock photo that has …
Pakanasink students enjoyed a week of “Start With Hello” activities, aimed at encouraging kindness and inclusion for each other. Students signed the banner “How Do You Say Hello?” with the many different ways they actually say hello to each other, like “hola,” “hey there” and “what’s up?” On Thursday, students made a paper chain of …
