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Third-graders get a taste of Mexico while celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

What a great day in Ellie Cassidy’s third-grade class! Recently, two parents and a grandparent, Raquel Martinez, Yesenia Macerone, and Maria Rivera, visited to share their Mexican heritage during Hispanic Heritage Month.     The students looked through a display of cultural toys, clothes, foods and more. Mrs. Martinez showed a slideshow with pictures of …

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Thank you Wallkill East Rotary for your gift of dictionaries

Each October, representatives from the Wallkill East Rotary pay a visit to each of our four elementary schools here in the Pine Bush Central School District and distribute dictionaries to every third-grade student in the district.       Have a look at our slide show from the dictionary presentations.   Dr. William Bassett, a …

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Parents/guardians of elementary students invited to Conscious Discipline event Nov. 4

Parents of elementary students are invited to the Conscious Discipline parent night on Tuesday, Nov. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at EJR Elementary School. Parents will learn how to increase connection, self-regulation and positive behavior management. They will explore strategies for creating a happier and healthier home environment. Childcare is available and light refreshments …

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EJR coin war raises $3,812; earns ice pops for Grade 3 and a pie in the face for Principal Prestianni

The EJR PTA hosted a coin war fundraiser that was a huge success! Here’s how it went: students in each grade were tasked with collecting coins to deposit into their grade’s container. Collecting pennies for their grade gained points for them. Silver coins and bills were to be deposited in other grades’ containers to take …

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“The Kissing Hand” brings comfort to our new kindergarten students and their families

Our incoming kindergarten students had a wonderful orientation. They got to meet their teachers and new classmates, and explore their classroom and school, all with the comfort of having someone special with them – a parent, grandparent or other trusted adult. One of the special moments of orientation was that each kindergarten student in the …

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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 …

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September menus are now posted – remember meals are at no cost for all students

September menus are now posted! Students will be back in the buildings on Tuesday, Sept. 2. Each student in the district will receive one breakfast and one lunch meal each day, at no charge. A second meal or a la carte item may be purchased. Please encourage your students to try the district meals – …

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After 14 years at EJR, Principal Elizabeth Halsey-Sproul begins her new chapter – retirement

Superintendent Joseph Lenz and Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Amy Brockner presented Elizabeth Halsey-Sproul a certificate of service on Thursday, Aug. 14 – her retirement day – recognizing her 14 years with the Pine Bush Central School District.     Ms. Halsey-Sproul, principal of Edward J. Russell Elementary School, has been at EJR her entire time …

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EJR supply lists are here!

EJR Families! Here are the supply lists for all grades for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.  Take advantage of the August sales! Enjoy the rest of the summer. School begins on Tuesday, Sept. 2.   

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Pine Bush Central School District
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Phone: (845) 744-2031
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Joseph Lenz
Superintendent of Schools
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