What an amazing morning for the Pine Bush Music Department! On Monday, May 15, for the first time ever, all three levels – elementary, middle and high school – were represented at the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Majors Festival. This is a special festival held for performing groups where ensembles choose songs …
Kristin Raucci, the foreign language department chairperson for the district, had her wellness hat on as she presented a seminar, “Dealing With Stress – Journey to Wellness” at the spring conference for the Association of Language Teachers for Orange, Ulster and Dutchess (ALOUD) on May 6. Her focus was self-care, something she shares with her …
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What’s the difference between baking soda and baking powder? Why are some pancakes fluffy and others flat and rubbery? Students in Leeann Noonan’s Principles of Baking class know the answers to those questions, conundrums and so much more. Ms. Noonan has taught her students there are different types of leavening agents – substances that cause …
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Let’s celebrate the Pine Bush High School Class of 2023! The senior picnic and bus parade are set for Tuesday, May 30. Seniors can find out all the information they need by clicking here. The Senior Ball is set for Friday, June 16, at Villa Venezia. Tickets are $100 and on sale from Monday, May …
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There was an escape room challenge for students in Kimberly Canaperi and Deirdre Babcock’s forensic science class at Pine Bush High School – and these students met the challenge! The project started with students having to gather evidence that was placed in different locations throughout the school. These evidence locations were taped off like a …
Our students do amazing things! The First Aid Club at Pine Bush High School hosted its second blood drive of the school year on Thursday in an effort to spread the word about the need for blood donations and to recruit new donors. Pine Bush High School nurse MaryBeth Reinfried was so grateful to the …
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We would like to take this opportunity to again thank the responding law enforcement agencies for their swift and thorough response in order to provide for the safety and security of our staff and students during yesterday’s active shooter incident. Based upon their investigation, the New York State Police released the following statement earlier today. …
Please be advised that due to the events of yesterday, we are moving parent/teacher conferences from this evening to next Wednesday, May 3. The times will remain the same, and we appreciate your continued support.
The Youth Empowerment and Sustainability Skills (YESS) students at Pine Bush High School were spreading the word as they hosted Say Something week, a partnership with Sandy Hook Promise. The YESS students set up reminders throughout the school for students to speak up and say something if they notice warning signs and threats from individuals …
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The Town of Crawford Police Department, along with the Orange County Stop DWI and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, presented a mock DWI drill Friday morning for the Pine Bush High School juniors, many of whom will be attending the prom in the evening. Student actors were a big part of the event, as well …
