September menus are now posted – remember meals are at no cost for all students

September menus are now posted! Students will be back in the buildings on Tuesday, Sept. 2. Each student in the district will receive one breakfast and one lunch meal each day, at no charge. A second meal or a la carte item may be purchased. Please encourage your students to try the district meals – …

New ‘bell-to-bell’ law prohibiting internet-enabled devices in schools goes into effect in September

Earlier this year, New York State, led by the governor, passed a new law that will go into effect this fall, prohibiting student use of smartphones and similar internet-enabled devices during the school day in all public schools. While students may still use these devices before and after school, they will no longer be permitted …

With ‘strength and spirit,’ PBE fifth-graders look forward to middle school

Congratulations to the Pine Bush Elementary School fifth-grade students! They, their families and teachers gathered to mark their moving up to middle school! Principal Eric Winter welcomed all to celebrate this wonderful group of students, all they’ve accomplished throughout their elementary years, and to look forward to the opportunities that await them. “It means so …

Watch the PBE Moving-Up Ceremony

PBE fifth-graders had their moving-up ceremony this morning. If you missed it or just want to watch it again, click here! Congratulations to our fifth-graders. Middle school awaits!

Problem solving, planning, learning from mistakes – all taught through the game of chess

Students in Stacey Venzel’s 4th grade class at PBE had a visit from Mr. A, Ms. Venzel’s fellow improv comedy colleague. Mr. A teaches chess and improv to students in Westchester school districts. He volunteered his time to teach Ms. Venzel’s students about chess. Topics covered included the history of chess, how to play chess, …

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Pine Bush Central School District
State Route 302, Pine Bush, NY 12566
Phone: (845) 744-2031
Fax: (845) 744-6189
Joseph Lenz
Superintendent of Schools
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