Heritage Financial Credit Union had two presenters come to speak to Kyle Schneider’s Banking and Credit classes at Pine Bush High School recently. The presenters explained all about their credit union, the benefits of a credit union, as well as how to budget. They discussed topics that are covered in depth in Mr. Schneider’s classes …
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Pine Bush High School seniors Ashleigh Berentsen, Tommy Brendel and Kiera Masci participated in the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) All-State Festival this past weekend in Rochester. All are students of Ralph Wagner, who is pictured with them. Ashleigh participated in the wind ensemble; Kiera was part of the mixed choir; and Tommy …
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Students in Kara Sprague’s forensics classes at Pine Bush High School got an insider’s view of just what it takes to do clean-up at a crime scene. Nicole Morales, owner of Bio One, talked to the students about her job as a crime scene cleaner and the meticulous detail she must use to do her …
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. These …
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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 the …
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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 where …
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 …
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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 the student/athletes …
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Madelyn Loennecker was a first-time donor at the Pine Bush High School blood drive on Nov. 2. Madelyn said her veins were small but it really wasn’t a problem donating her pint of blood. “I’d definitely do it again,” she said. Across from Madelyn was her twin brother, Joseph, just getting ready to donate his …
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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 …
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