At Pakanasink Elementary school, Library Media Specialist Aubrey Zamonsky had students in grades pre-K through five participate in the Winter Reading Challenge over the winter break. Students at PAK were challenged to read for 20 minutes daily and participate in at least 10 of the reading challenges. Students could pick from over 30 different …
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Pakanasink second-graders had an exciting day just before the winter break. The three classes were divided into four groups, with students from all classes mixed together. They were having a different craft in each classroom. Suzanne Parker led a group in making winter trees. Kim White’s group made elf hats. …
Our fifth-grade students at Pine Bush Elementary and Pakanasink Elementary recently took part in the John Lennon Real Love Project! It was a wonderful experience for them. The project, which is offered through the Theatre Within, gives the students a way to express themselves creatively by rewriting the lyrics to Lennon’s song, Real Love. They …
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Pakanasink students and staff did more than show their love for Assistant Principal Colleen Delles this week. They left an impression she will remember forever. Ms. Delles retires today after serving our district since 1998. She started as a special education teacher and moved on as assistant director of special programs nine years later. …
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The Pakanasink Elementary School Pumpkin Run was a terrific event! Held on Thursday, Nov. 6 (it was rained out from the week before), chilly weather didn’t dampen the spirits of the students participating. Students from grades 3, 4 and 5 were invited to participate in the four-lap race around the soccer field. Students were …
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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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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
