Our pre-k students have been back in the buildings for nearly two weeks. On Tuesday, Oct. 6, students from kindergarten through grade 6 will join them! We will all be masked and socially distanced, of course, but we are so looking forward to seeing those students whose parents have opted for in-person learning. Please click …
All Pine Bush Central School District students will begin the school year learning virtually. Here is the handbook for all elementary school families and students in the district. It is a tool to help guide you and your student through the virtual learning experience. If you need assistance accessing this handbook, email linda.smith@pinebushschools.org.
All elementary schools in the district will use this supply list for the start of the 2020-2021 school year.
As of July 1, 2018 New York State law requires a health examination for all students entering the school district for the first time and also when entering Pre-K or K, 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th , and 11th grade. The examination must be completed by a New York State licensed physician, physician assistant or …
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Our wonderful fifth graders are moving up! It’s been a different kind of year for sure and, since we can’t gather together to celebrate these incredible students, we invite everyone to join in and watch the moving up ceremony. Congratulations on all you have accomplished and we wish you the very best in middle school!
Each year, the Art Department holds an annual “Empty Bowls” fundraiser coinciding with our district-wide art show. It also hosts a senior art show. Since they were unable to physically do this, instead they have put together a virtual gallery in order to showcase the students’ efforts both in school and during this time of …
Dear Pine Bush staff and parents, I write to you tonight with a heavy heart. I have watched the news over the past week with a mounting sense of frustration and horror, and over the past few days I’ve seen some sickening social media posts from some of our very own students. Forget the coronavirus …
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Dear Pine Bush parents and staff, Tonight’s message covers our end of the year planning. At this point, since we didn’t take any spring recess, our students will have met their 180-day state requirement for school attendance on Friday June 12. So Friday, June 12, will be the last day of virtual instruction here in …
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The Pine Bush Central School District media specialists have launched its “Ask a Librarian” on Google Meet. Students may log in Monday through Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. to get answers to all library-related questions regarding ebooks, research and other topics, and to say hello to their school’s librarian. The librarians would also …
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Good evening, Today is Earth Day. In fact, it is the 50th anniversary of this event meant to emphasize our need to protect and preserve our planet. National Geographic is encouraging kids to start their own safaris by creating artwork featuring their favorite animals (there are resources on their website – https://www.nationalgeographic.com – to get …
