District, Crawford Police deem threat made by student to be non-credible

On Thursday evening, Feb. 1, 2024, Pine Bush Central School District administrators became aware of a verbal threat allegedly made by a student at Crispell Middle School earlier in the day. Administrators immediately notified the Crawford Police Department, who launched their investigation. At the conclusion of their investigation, the police determined there was no immediate …

Virtually Speaking scheduled for Monday, Jan. 29, is postponed

Virtually Speaking with Superintendent Brian Dunn, scheduled for Monday, Jan. 29, has been postponed. Special guest Tom Kersting will join Superintendent Dunn when we have a new date. Tom Kersting will be be presenting “Disconnected: The Impact of Cell Phone Use on Teaching and Learning” on Tuesday, Jan. 30, in person at Pine Bush High …

PBHS students perform at all-county festival

Congratulations to the Pine Bush High School students who were selected to perform at the Orange County Music Educators’ Association All-County Festival this past weekend at Monroe-Woodbury High School. Pine Bush students were represented in chorus, orchestra and band. Senior Saige Valentino received the Orange County Music Educators Association (OCMEA) Vocal Performance Scholarship. Saige auditioned …

Alcohol & Drug Awareness Council of Orange County partners with Pine Bush schools for innovative prevention education

The Alcohol and Drug Awareness Council of Orange County (ADAC is partnering with the Pine Bush Central School District on an innovative new approach to substance use and mental health. Read the letter from MaryAlice Kovatch, prevention director at ADAC:   The Alcohol and Drug Awareness Council of Orange County (ADAC) is proud to be …

Author, psychotherapist Thomas Kersting to speak to parents on the effects of cell phones and technology on students

Author and psychotherapist Tom Kersting will be speaking here in Pine Bush to students, parents and staff about technology and how it is impacting teaching, learning and our kids’ mental health. It is an important message all should consider.     Kersting, who is based in New Jersey and lectures throughout the country on raising …

PBHS wood processing class creates tangrams for elementary students

Elementary students throughout our district have some new wood puzzles thanks to the students in Dave Gibaldi’s wood processing class. Senior Nina Comacho, who has an independent study in wood processing this year, pretty much ran the process. She and Gibaldi came up with the idea of making toys for the younger kids in the …

Board of education meeting will be Google Meet executive session only Tuesday, Jan. 9

UPDATE: The board of education meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 9, will be held via Google Meet and will begin at 5:30 p.m. The board anticipates that it will move immediately into executive session. No public business will be discussed before or after the executive session. Click here to view the meeting agenda on BoardDocs. …

‘A life-changing experience’ – Five PBHS students participating in Hispanic youth leadership institute

Five Pine Bush High School students, all current or former English Language Learners (ELL), are participating in the Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute, an innovative collaboration with the New York State Assembly/Senate Puerto Rican/Hispanic Task Force. The students – Valentina Adarve Quiroga, Isabella Gallego Herrera, Santiago Herrera Cacres, George Lozano and Ricardo …

District is accepting applications for the pre-K program for 2024-2025 school year

The district is now accepting applications for the pre-kindergarten program for the 2024-2025 school year. Click here for the application. To participate in the pre-kindergarten program, children must be residents of the Pine Bush Central School District, and must be 4 years old by Dec. 1 of the year they would begin pre-kindergarten.   The deadline …

District welcomes Sen. James Skoufis to celebrate $50K grant

Pine Bush Central Schools welcomed New York State Senator James Skoufis on Thursday, Dec. 21, to celebrate a $50,000 grant which was used to upgrade science classrooms in the district. The grant was spearheaded by Science Department Chairperson, Dr. Michael Raucci, who worked with Skoufis to bring the funds into the science classrooms.     …

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Pine Bush Central School District
State Route 302, Pine Bush, NY 12566
Phone: (845) 744-2031
Fax: (845) 744-6189
Amy Brockner
Interim Superintendent of Schools
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