There is nothing like a handmade, unique gift. Students in STARS Academy were able to make holiday gifts using the district’s laser cutter to create messages and images on picture frames. Pine Bush High School’s school counselor Melissa Kaloz and social worker Katie Carson-Decker spearheaded this project with the assistance of Kenny Marshall. The students …
Presentations to students Jan. 7-9; parent presentation Jan. 8 The Pine Bush School District is hosting a social media event with Josh Ochs, a marketing specialist who will share tips to create a positive online presence for students as well as protect their safety. Ochs travels the nation speaking to more than 30,000 students each …
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Ten students from Pine Bush High School attended the second annual Emerging Leaders Youth Conference, sponsored by the Orange County Youth Bureau and The Accelerator, a New York State incubator focused on manufacturing. The PBHS students joined approximately 135 more from schools throughout Orange County at Anthony’s Pier 9 in New Windsor on Nov. 20. …
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Generosity abounds, especially at this time of year. Pine Bush families and staff have been incredibly giving to those in need this holiday season, as has our extended community. Pine Bush High School received a $1,400 grant from Walmart of Monroe for its upcoming holiday food drives. According to Kelly Wohlgemuth, coordinator of the food …
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Frying turkeys, pounds (and pounds) of mashed potatoes, trays of corn and cranberry sauce, gallons of gravy and hundreds of dinner rolls. Add to all the delicious food friendship and giving, and you have the annual Crispell Middle School Thanksgiving Day celebration. On the Friday before Thanksgiving Day, a dedicated group of staff members provide …
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What a joyful gathering it was at Pine Bush High School when students and family members in the English as a New Language program shared their culture and celebrated the diversity of the district at the annual pot luck dinner. Cathy Aller, ENL leader for the district, welcomed everyone to the celebration and introduced her …
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What a big weekend for Pine Bush sports teams. Congratulations to our varsity football, swimming and diving, and volleyball teams for capturing Section IX championships. The girls swimming and diving team capped off a tremendous season by dominating opponent Monroe-Woodbury, and winning the championship by 124 points. Next up is the New York State championships …
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Pine Bush High School’s Halloween blood drive was shaping up to be a success from the time it started. MaryBeth Reinfried, a nurse at the high school, said there were 86 registrants at the start of the day but then a flood of registrants came in. A very good sign for the drive. Members of …
It is flu season. While the flu virus is here year round, it is most prevalent from October through February, lasting sometimes into May. The New York State Department of Health has issued “The Flu: A Guide for Parents.” Click here to go to the state website for tips on keeping your children safe and …
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The 30 students in Kara Sprague’s Youth Empowerment and Sustainability Skills (YESS) class wanted to make an impact here in their home town. Marking both International Peace Day (Sept. 21) as well as the Global Climate Strike (Sept. 20), Sprague and her students created pinwheels for peace and arranged them in a peace sign in …
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