Samantha Petrosi recently completed a section about pop art for her seventh grade class, using the ever-popular ring pop as the subject. Pop art takes the ordinary and turns it into art. Remember Andy Warhol and the tomato soup can? Wayne Thiebaud was an American painter known for his colorful works of art of …
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What a special day for the students and their families in Megan Collins’ first grade class! Some very special people in their lives came to hear them read their stories and celebrate them becoming authors! The students wrote stories about something special to them – their favorite book or pet, a special class, something …
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Fifth-graders from EJ Russell Elementary School and Pine Bush Elementary School recently traveled to Crispell Middle School, their next step in their education journey here in Pine Bush. They were greeted by the sixth-grade team and counselors, ready to welcome them to middle school. They listened to the chorus sing and the band play. …
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Seventh-grade honors students in Melissa Prendys’ class at Crispell Middle School just proved that nonfiction is anything but boring. The group recently wrapped a multimedia deep-dive into gripping titles like The Red Bandana and Rising Water, transforming their reading assignments into professional-grade websites and podcasts. With guidance from our tech coach Hope Schaumburg, the …
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The Pine Bush Board of Education recognized the 95 students who earned the distinction of scholar athlete for the winter season. In order to be named a scholar athlete, a student must maintain a 90 or above grade point average. Teams qualify as scholar athlete teams when at least 75 percent of their members maintain …
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Believe in your dreams! Never give up! Treat others the way you want to be treated! Those were just some of the lessons students at Pakanasink heard from Mannie Nogueira, a professional BMX rider who gave a thrilling show, all while teaching good character. (Have a look at a video of some of his …
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There are some temporary changes we want you to be aware of at Crispell Middle School. On March 24, the board of education accepted the resignation of Crispell Principal Stephen Wilder, effective April 9. We thank Mr. Wilder for his service to our students and district and wish him continued success in his future endeavors. …
Students from Pine Bush High School’s Skilled Trades Academy recently toured the Watervliet Arsenal in Watervliet, New York. Established in 1813 to support the War of 1812, the facility is recognized as the nation’s oldest continuously operating arsenal and is often referred to as America’s “cannon factory.” Over time, the arsenal evolved from a 19th-century …
The April menus are now available! Remember, meals are provided for all students at no charge at all Pine Bush schools. Click here to see what’s for lunch…and breakfast in April!
