A Masterpiece of Community: District Art Show celebrates our students’ creativity

Art was the star at the district-wide art show, held last week at Pine Bush High School. Students displayed their incredible works, from painting to sculpture to pottery and more. And they had so much fun.   All elementary schools displayed their works in the cafeteria. Students came in enthusiastically looking for their artwork and …

BMX pro encourages kids to never give up on their dreams – and be kind!

Believe in your dreams! Never give up! Treat others the way you want to be treated!   Those were just some of the lessons students at Pakanasink heard from Mannie Nogueira, a professional BMX rider who gave a thrilling show, all while teaching good character. (Have a look at a video of some of his …

What’s for breakfast? And lunch!

The April menus are now available! Remember, meals are provided for all students at no charge at all Pine Bush schools. Click here to see what’s for lunch…and breakfast in April!  

Music in Our Schools Month is celebrated at all-district music gathering

The energy at Pine Bush High School was electric on Thursday, March 26, as the district gathered for its annual All-District Music Day. It wasn’t just a concert; it was a massive collaborative workshop bringing together the district’s musicians.     The event transformed the high school auditorium into a hub of creativity, hosting band …

Guest readers bring the joy of reading to PAK, EJR

March 2 was Read Across America Day, part of Read Across America Week, an initiative of the National Education Association to encourage reading and literacy in our children.   Pakanasink and EJR elementary schools invited guest readers to read to students in their classrooms. Board of Education President Gretchen Meier, Vice President Kristi Kheiralla, Superintendent …

High School Football players Make Reading Cool for Elementary Students

Monday was an exciting day here in our Pine Bush elementary schools. Members of the Pine Bush High School football team traveled to the district’s elementary schools to celebrate Read Across America Week. They read books to the younger students – classics, funny ones, newer books and books the kids already know and love. A …

PAK students celebrate Black History Month through art

Students at Pakanasink have been celebrating Black History Month throughout February as well as kindness in Kia Ward’s art class. Each grade level has learned about the importance of kind words and how to use them in their artwork. While learning about kindness, each grade level is also learning about Black History Month. Students created …

Hooray for 100 days!

Friday, Feb. 13 was our 100th day of school here in the Pine Bush Central School District! Woo hoo!     Our younger students in the elementary schools celebrated by dressing like 100-year-old people, which is always a highlight of the day. It also included lots of 100-centric educational activities. Like sorting and stringing candies …

February lunch menus are here!

Let’s eat well! February provides some great choices for breakfast and lunch for all our students at no charge! Have a look at your child’s school menu here and plan on some delicious and nutritious school meals all month long!

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Pine Bush Central School District
State Route 302, Pine Bush, NY 12566
Phone: (845) 744-2031
Fax: (845) 744-6189
Joseph Lenz
Superintendent of Schools
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