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Attention seniors: Parking permit applications are now available
Parking Permit Contract: Please read the rules listed here, complete the questions on the parking permit application, and both student and parent/guardian click the boxes at the end of the form to affirm. Starting September 2025: Parking on school premises is a SENIOR privilege. Senior students may apply for a parking permit any time throughout …
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After 14 years at EJR, Principal Elizabeth Halsey-Sproul begins her new chapter – retirement
Superintendent Joseph Lenz and Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Amy Brockner presented Elizabeth Halsey-Sproul a certificate of service on Thursday, Aug. 14 – her retirement day – recognizing her 14 years with the Pine Bush Central School District. Ms. Halsey-Sproul, principal of Edward J. Russell Elementary School, has been at EJR her entire time …
Congratulation to our Crispell honor roll students
Congratulation to the Crispell Middle School students who achieved honor roll, high honor roll and principal’s list honors for the fourth quarter of the 2024-2025 school year! We applaud you on your hard work and diligence!
EJR supply lists are here!
EJR Families! Here are the supply lists for all grades for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. Take advantage of the August sales! Enjoy the rest of the summer. School begins on Tuesday, Sept. 2.
Let’s collaborate on federal funding in our schools – Aug. 27, 6:15 p.m.
The Pine Bush Central School District is offering an opportunity for all of its stakeholders to attend a virtual workshop regarding federal title grants that help support our schools. It will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 27, beginning at 6:15 p.m. Parents, guardians, community members, high school students, district employees, community partners, and elected officials are invited to …
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New ‘bell-to-bell’ law prohibiting internet-enabled devices in schools goes into effect in September
Earlier this year, New York State, led by the governor, passed a new law that will go into effect this fall, prohibiting student use of smartphones and similar internet-enabled devices during the school day in all public schools. While students may still use these devices before and after school, they will no longer be permitted …
PBHS student Nessa Wendell is studying at Stanford this summer
Pine Bush High School student Nessa Wendell is having a dream summer. This rising senior is spending most of her summer at Stanford University in northern California for an enrichment program that will earn her eight credits and a transcript from one of the most prestigious universities in the country. The program is a competitive …
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Law and Leadership Academy grads grew mentally, physically during their summer
After more than 100 hours of instruction, physical challenges and many guest speakers, 84 students graduated from the rigorous Leadership and Law Academy here at Pine Bush High School on Friday, July 18. This academy is a partnership between the district, the Town of Crawford Police Department and the US Army. Students learned from a …
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District seeks input on School Resource Officer agreements by Aug. 19; public hearing for District-wide Safety Plan Aug. 19 at 5 p.m.
Originally posted on July 7, 2025 Education Law § 2801-a and its accompanying regulations require that the district obtain input from specific stakeholders regarding its proposed Intermunicipal Agreements with the Town of Wallkill and the Town of Crawford for the provision of school resource officers. Should there be any comments regarding these proposed agreements, please …