Twenty-five Pine Bush High School athletes will compete at the college level

Twenty-five Pine Bush High School senior athletes are taking their athletic talents to the collegiate level for the 2025-2026 school year.     Each year, the athletic department hosts a signing for the athletes, their families and coaches, to celebrate this wonderful achievement. This year, was no different. Athletic Director Jen Evans introduced each of …

The community of PAK fifth-graders moves up to middle school

Pakanasink Elementary School Principal Brian Breheny told his fifth-grade class just how proud he is of them and all they’ve accomplished. “You’ve learned what it means to be a community,” he said, “built in respect and compassion. You’re not just moving on, you’re moving forward. Middle school will ask more of you but will give …

Watch the PBE Moving-Up Ceremony

PBE fifth-graders had their moving-up ceremony this morning. If you missed it or just want to watch it again, click here! Congratulations to our fifth-graders. Middle school awaits!

Watch the CVMS moving-up ceremony

Did you miss the CVMS moving-up ceremony this morning? You can watch it here! Congratulations to our eighth-grade students who are moving up to high school. 

Problem solving, planning, learning from mistakes – all taught through the game of chess

Students in Stacey Venzel’s 4th grade class at PBE had a visit from Mr. A, Ms. Venzel’s fellow improv comedy colleague. Mr. A teaches chess and improv to students in Westchester school districts. He volunteered his time to teach Ms. Venzel’s students about chess.     Topics covered included the history of chess, how to …

They have their wonderful CES memories and now they are moving up

Moving up is such a special day! And this year for the CES fifth-graders and their families, it was very memorable indeed. The CES fifth-grade band, directed by Danielle Hommel, kicked off the ceremony with a beautiful rendition of the Star Spangled Banner.   Principal Kristin Slover talked to the students about how much they’ve …

Watch the PAK moving up ceremony

If you missed it live this morning or just want to have another look, click here for the Pakanasink Elementary School moving-up ceremony!

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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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