In an effort to eliminate overcrowding, shorten bus run times and align with state guidelines, the Pine Bush Central School District has overhauled its bus routes for the 2019-2020 school year. In July, the district’s Transportation Department sent a letter to all parents informing them that changes would be coming and to keep an eye …
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July 25, 2019 Dear Parents/Guardians: We wanted to take this opportunity to bring to your attention that there may be a change in your child’s transportation for the upcoming 2019-2020 school year. The Pine Bush Central School District has purchased a new updated transportation software which allows us the ability to optimize the transportation of …
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The supply lists for Pakanasink Elementary School for the 2019-2020 school year are here! Click on your child’s grade to find a general supply list. Enjoy the rest of the summer! Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade Third Grade Fourth Grade Fifth Grade Multi-Age Kindergarten/First Grade (Mrs. Lawla) Multi-Age Second/Third Grade (Mrs. Jordan) Multi-Age Fourth/Fifth Grade …
Read the joint statement here from the New York State Department of Education, Department of Health and Office of Children and Family Services regarding the new legislation removing non-medical exemption from school vaccination requirements .
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 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, …
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There are all sorts of summer reading programs available for students. New York State Senator Jen Metzger is sponsoring one. Click here for information about A Universe of Stories.
“There is such a demand for coding in the classroom,” began Mariann Bott, Pine Bush science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) coach on her STEM grant application to Orange & Rockland Utilities. “The PreK and kindergarten level is often left out of the tech movement but this is when the exposure should start.” They agreed. …
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Student, Parent and Instructional Staff Surveys The Pine Bush Central School District is proud to announce that we will be administering surveys produced by the U.S. Department of Education through the end of the school year. This process demonstrates our commitment to helping keep students safe and always improving our learning environments. During the months …
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Continuing Education is offering programs throughout the summer for students in driver education. boys and girls lacrosse, music, Lego, theater and volleyball. Click on the link to each for more information and the registration forms. Basketball Camp – Runs July 22 through 25 at Pine Bush High School main gym. For girls entering grades 3 …
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Pine Bush Central School District are partnering to “Get the Meds Out” of your home’s medicine cabinet. All residents are encouraged to bring their unused and expired medications to the medication collection kiosks at: Crawford Police Department 121 Route 302 Pine Bush, NY 12566 845-744-3300 …
