Suzanne Newton’s first-graders love their library time! The students returned their library books on their way in and sat down on the colorful carpet for their story. They were good listeners – sitting with their hands on their lap and eyes on the teacher. Library media specialist Aubrey Zamonsky read Spaghetti in a Hot …
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Each October, representatives from the Wallkill East Rotary pay a visit to each of our four elementary schools here in the Pine Bush Central School District and distribute dictionaries to every third-grade student in the district. Have a look at our slide show from the dictionary presentations. Dr. William Bassett, a …
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Parents of elementary students are invited to the Conscious Discipline parent night on Tuesday, Nov. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at EJR Elementary School. Parents will learn how to increase connection, self-regulation and positive behavior management. They will explore strategies for creating a happier and healthier home environment. Childcare is available and light refreshments …
The pumpkin run race is open to boys and girls in the Pine Bush Central School District in grades 3-6. Come test your endurance in a fun run on the trails and fields behind Pine Bush Elementary School. Location: Pine Bush Elementary back fields and trails Date: Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025 Time: 10 …
Our volunteers from the Circleville Fire Department and Silver Lake Fire Department came to Pakanasink Elementary School to teach our students about fire safety. For the younger students, it is sometimes the first time they hear about the equipment and just what the fire department does. For the older kids, it reinforces what they’ve …
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Our incoming kindergarten students had a wonderful orientation. They got to meet their teachers and new classmates, and explore their classroom and school, all with the comfort of having someone special with them – a parent, grandparent or other trusted adult. One of the special moments of orientation was that each kindergarten student in the …
From pre-K to senior year, the first day of school is momentous! Here is a display of photos, most sent from proud parents and guardians. We hope everyone has an incredible 2025-2026 school year! We are #PineBushProud
Popsicles with the Principal was a terrific success at each of our four elementary schools! Pre-K and kindergarten students were invited to meet their principal and assistant principal, have a popsicle and play on their school’s playground. It was great seeing the students having so much fun on the playgrounds and giving parents …
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September menus are now posted! Students will be back in the buildings on Tuesday, Sept. 2. Each student in the district will receive one breakfast and one lunch meal each day, at no charge. A second meal or a la carte item may be purchased. Please encourage your students to try the district meals – …
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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 …
