“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 …

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 …

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 – …

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 …

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.   

New ‘bell-to-bell’ law prohibiting internet-enabled devices in schools goes into effect in September

Earlier this year, New York State, led by the governor, passed a new law that will go into effect this fall, prohibiting student use of smartphones and similar internet-enabled devices during the school day in all public schools. While students may still use these devices before and after school, they will no longer be permitted …

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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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