CVMS students complete the kindness courtyard with creative messages of comfort

Students in Amy McDonald’s classes Friday got to let some of their creativity flow! Ms. McDonald had a special project for them – they each painted their message of kindness on a brick that was added to the kindness courtyard.   This summer, Ms. McDonald taught at the Human Rights Academy, which is open to …

Happy first days of school!

From pre-K to senior year, the first day of school is momentous! Here is a display of photos, most sent from proud parents and guardians. We hope everyone has an incredible 2025-2026 school year! We are #PineBushProud

We are Stronger Together – Energy and enthusiasm abound at opening convocation

The energy in the Pine Bush High School auditorium Wednesday morning for the opening convocation was palpable, as teachers and staff members gathered, greeting each other with hugs, smiles and much enthusiasm.     The district’s new superintendent, Joseph Lenz, welcomed the Pine Bush Central School District staff back for the 2025-2026 school year with …

Pre-K and kindergarten students have Popsicles with the Principal

Popsicles with the Principal was a terrific success at each of our four elementary schools!     Pre-K and kindergarten students were invited to meet their principal and assistant principal, have a popsicle and play on their school’s playground. It was great seeing the students having so much fun on the playgrounds and giving parents …

Aaron Hopmayer receives the Christopher Bement Award for 2025

Superintendent Joe Lenz presented the Christopher Bement Award at the 2025 opening convocation at Pine Bush High School on Wednesday, Aug. 27. The recipient is Pine Bush High School Principal Aaron Hopmayer.     “His voice can be heard booming with pride and encouragement and sometimes a reminder or two about what it means to …

Welcome to PAK!

Welcome to PAK! Principal Brian Breheny welcomes all families to Pakanasink Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year. Read his letter here, sharing his vision of “We Lead With Heart” at PAK! Here’s to a great school year!    

New staff are welcomed at Pine Bush orientation

Pine Bush welcomed more than 40 new employees Monday at its new staff orientation. These new Pine Bush employees met and heard from district administrators and department heads sharing information about safety and security, technology, human resources, and curriculum and instruction. They also heard about the supports available through our new teacher mentor program. All …

Welcome to the 2025-2026 School Year from Your Principal

Principal Lisa Hankinson welcomes students and their families to Circleville Middle School for the start of the 2025-2026 school year. The theme for the year – A Place to Belong, A Place to Become! The Student Handbook for 2025-2026 has been updated, as has the family version of the handbook. Please take a look! School …

Two PBHS students complete the Class of 2025 in a moving summer graduation

We can now close the book on the Pine Bush High School Class of 2025! Congratulations to Thomas Ix-Burris and Jamil Sneed who earned their diplomas on Thursday, Aug. 21. Thomas was in attendance at the ceremony, while Jamil was attending SUNY Morrisville. Thomas was cheered by his friends and family members, as well as …

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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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