Learning how to take tests peacefully

Taking tests can be anxiety-inducing events to many students and adults. Pine Bush High School Spanish teacher Kristin Raucci has been helping alleviate that anxiety for several years now with her presentation “Taking Tests Peacefully.” Ms. Raucci has been giving this presentation since 2018. She’s gotten much feedback from students that the techniques she prescribes …

Youth in Government students volunteer with Wreaths Across America

On cold Saturday morning in December, members of the Pine Bush High School Youth in Government attended and participated in a Wreaths Across America ceremony at the cemetery in Modena.     This is an annual event that happens across the country and other parts of the world on the second Saturday of December. This …

Board approves capital improvement project to go to voters on March 4

The Pine Bush Central School District Board of Education has given its approval for a two-part capital improvement project to be brought to district voters on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. The proposed project will repair and replace vital infrastructure at all school buildings in the district. Click here for more information about the project. At …

PAK students take on the winter reading challenge!

Library Media Specialist Aubrey Zamonsky invited students from pre-K through grade 5 at Pakanasink Elementary School to participate in the winter reading challenge over the winter break.    Students were challenged to read for 20 minutes daily and participate in at least 10 of the reading challenges. Students could pick from more than 30 different …

Special meeting of the board of education Thursday, Jan. 9 at district office

The Pine Bush Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, beginning at 8 p.m. at the district office. Click here to view the meeting agenda on BoardDocs. The meeting will be live streamed as well. Click here to view the livestream beginning at 8 p.m.

Learning about clouds with hands-on investigations

Students in Jessica Abrams and Ariana Lofrese’s classes at PBE recently did a very cool science investigation! They completed the Cloud in a Bottle investigation, guided by STEM coach Janine Brutvan.     The students were learning about the steps of the water cycle and different types of clouds. They used different temperatures of water …

CVMS students can identify minerals based on their properties – and enjoy doing it!

Stacie Blaut’s sixth-grade science class has been studying minerals. Their goal – to identify minerals based on their properties. Ms. Blaut gave each group of students eight minerals and a key containing each mineral’s description. The students looked at each mineral for its color, luster, texture, streak and hardness, making notes about each.   To …

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Pine Bush Central School District
State Route 302, Pine Bush, NY 12566
Phone: (845) 744-2031
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Amy Brockner
Interim Superintendent of Schools
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