“Diversity is what makes our school so special.” Pakanasink Principal Brian Breheny said these words at the start of the PAK Diversity Day parade earlier this month. The parade was the culmination of a day filled with celebration, learning and pride in our multicultural community. Students spent the day exploring the cultural backgrounds …
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This year, there are two meal programs from which to choose for families with children 18 and younger. Funded by the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture), both programs are sponsored by the Pine Bush Central School District. However, each child may receive meals from only one of the programs. Summer Meals To Go This …
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Reminder to all elementary and middle school families – Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, June 25, 26 and 27, are half days for students. See the dismissal schedule here:
Pakanasink Elementary School Principal Brian Breheny told his fifth-grade class just how proud he is of them and all they’ve accomplished. “You’ve learned what it means to be a community,” he said, “built in respect and compassion. You’re not just moving on, you’re moving forward. Middle school will ask more of you but will give …
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If you missed it live this morning or just want to have another look, click here for the Pakanasink Elementary School moving-up ceremony!
The 2024-2025 student calendar has been updated to include three half days at the end of the school year for elementary and middle schools, June 25, 26 and 27. Click here for the updated calendar. Half-day dismissal times are as follows: Circleville Middle School – All students dismissed at 10:19 a.m.; buses leave at 10:30 …
As we approach the final weeks of school, please note that the last three days of the school year – Wednesday, June 25; Thursday, June 26; and Friday, June 27 – will be half days for all elementary and middle school students. We hope everyone enjoys the end of year celebrations and activities during …
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A reminder to all parents and guardians – Pine Bush schools are closed Thursday, May 22, 2025 for all students and 10-month staff. This is a result of having one additional emergency closing day left over. As planned, schools will also be closed on Friday, May 23 and the entire district will be closed on …
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Second graders at Pakanasink Elementary School were researching landforms recently, but in a slightly different and exciting way. They were using the Jigsaw learning strategy, a cooperative learning technique where students are divided into home groups. Each member of the group takes a specific part of the lesson to master. Then all of the students …
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Dr. Wizard, aka Lawrence Mandresh, has visited our elementary schools here in Pine Bush, spreading his love of chemistry and all science. His enthusiasm is infectious and the students just love his ‘magic.’ He is quick to remind them that all magic has science to it! Dr. Wizard actually reveals the magic …
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