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 this …
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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 as he does …
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Pakanasink Elementary School celebrated National Poetry Month with Poem in My Pocket day. Second graders in Suzanne Parker and Stacie Lazo’s classes started writing poems a few weeks ago and created a book of poems. They chose their name cinquain poems for their poem in their pocket. A cinquain poem is a poem with a …
May is upon us! Have a look to see what’s for breakfast and lunch throughout the month at your child’s school.
Our district-wide art show was, in a word, amazing! Our students displayed incredible works, from painting to sculpture to pottery and more. And they had lots of fun. All elementary schools displayed their works in the cafeteria. with. many students eagerly searching the walls for their works of art to show their families. The Pine …
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