Seven PBHS students represent district at area all-state music festival

Pine Bush was represented by several talented high school musicians who participated in the Zone 9 Area All-State Music Festival at Tri-Valley High School in Grahamsville this past weekend.   Emily Roman, Madison Conklin and Breanna Omosebi all participated in the choirs while Ashleigh Berentsen, Kiera Masci, Saige Valentino and Tommy Brendel participated in band.  …

A banana autopsy gives a hands-on experience for PBHS students

Students in Michael Raucci’s College Anatomy and Physiology class had a unique lab experience recently: they performed an autopsy on a banana.   Dr. Raucci painstakingly put items into each banana to represent different organs – for example, dates were the brain, kidney beans were the kidneys, pasta was the lungs and a cranberry was …

Pine Bush High School opens community food pantry; families in need for Thanksgiving should contact coordinator

The PBHS food pantry is now open! A bit earlier than expected but that’s a good thing this Thanksgiving week.   This space takes the place of the former PBE food pantry that was closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Katie Carson-Decker, a social worker at Pine Bush High School, found space in the high school …

Graduation cap and gown measurements, orders will be taken Dec. 6

Attention seniors – the representative from Jostens will be at Pine Bush High School on Tuesday, Dec. 6, to take measurements and orders for caps and gowns. The cost is $30.  Also, preparation is underway for the all-night graduation party, which is run by parent/guardian volunteers.  Read more about the cap and gown measurements/orders and …

Three Pine Bush student/athletes sign national letters of intent

Three Pine Bush athletes signed their national letters of intent Wednesday, committing to play their sport at Division I and II universities. Congratulations to: Jennifer Sorrentino – field hockey, Bryant University Alex Bucolo – baseball, Mansfield University Samantha McKee – swim, Queens University of Charlotte NC   Jennifer Sorrentino   Family, coaches and friends joined …

Kara Sprague to receive Hope Award from Fearless!

Congratulations to Pine Bush High School teacher Kara Sprague who will receive the Hope Award from Fearless!  Fearless! is a non-profit organization in the Hudson Valley providing support, services and education to those in abusive, exploitive and oppressive relationships. She has worked with Fearless! to educate her students about dating and gender-based violence. The students …

Holiday assistance is available for families in need; gift card drive is underway

The holiday season is approaching quickly! As it does, we are reaching out to our Pine Bush families in need as well as those who wish to contribute to make the holidays easier for others. If your family is in need for Thanksgiving or the holiday season, we have a team of staff members looking …

PBHS spreads awareness about domestic violence

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and students at Pine Bush High School have been learning about it and spreading awareness to their peers. Members of the Youth Empowerment and Sustainability Skills (YESS) class have weekly lessons with Nikki Ekenstierna of Fearless! Fearless! is a private, not-for-profit agency serving Orange and Sullivan Counties, dedicated to …

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Phone: (845) 744-2031
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Joseph Lenz
Superintendent of Schools
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