CVMS eighth-graders move up with words of praise and encouragement

“Today we celebrate you!” Principal Lisa Hankinson welcomed her CVMS Class of 2026 and their families to the moving up ceremony Monday morning with her joyful proclamation. “We are incredibly proud of all of the growth, accomplishments and perseverance we have seen in each of you,” she said. “It might feel like middle school flew …

Fourth-graders learn all about how chicks grow – and share that knowledge

EJR fourth-graders learned all about chicks this spring and had the opportunity to share that knowledge with the younger students.   Lauren Nemeth’s class and Patricia Van Leuven’s class had the fertilized eggs incubating in their classrooms for the 21 days (or so) that it takes to develop, then started seeing the chicks emerge, pecking …

Summer meals to go available for children 18 and younger

Again this year, the Pine Bush Central School District is sponsoring a Summer Meals To-Go program for children 18 and under. The program is funded by the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture. This program provides five-day meal boxes with a variety of fresh seasonal produce, bread or English muffins, whole grain cereal and cereal …

Here’s to the PBE fifth-graders, moving on to middle school

Let’s hear it for our PBE fifth-graders! Their families and teachers gathered Monday to celebrate all they have accomplished and wish them well in middle school.   Superintendent Joe Lenz shared in the excitement in the Pine Bush High School auditorium. “Today we celebrate a very special milestone for our fifth-grade students as they prepare …

PBHS junior Fiona Varley named 2026 West Point Dwight D. Eisenhower Leadership Award winner

Pine Bush High School junior Fiona Varley has received the Dwight D. Eisenhower Leadership Award from the Parents Club of West Point.     Each year, the Parents Club of West Point recognizes the nation’s outstanding high school juniors who have demonstrated exceptional performance in academics, athletics, community service, leadership, and good citizenship, and who …

Crispell welcomes 47 new members into National Junior Honor Society

Crispell Middle School inducted 47 students into its chapter of the National Junior Honor Society. The group is advised by Stephen Charchan and Patricia Hoehmann.     Superintendent Joe Lenz spoke to the students and their families gathered at the induction ceremony.  “Your selection into the National Junior Honor Society is not simply recognition of …

Watch the CVMS moving-up ceremony here

Hello Pine Bush High School! Family and friends, teachers and administrators celebrated CVMS eighth-graders Monday morning at their moving-up ceremony. If you didn’t make it or catch the livestream, click here to watch the entire ceremony. Congrats to all! Big things are in your future!   

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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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