As of July 1, 2018 New York State law requires a health examination for all students entering the school district for the first time and when entering Pre-K or K, 1st , 3rd , 5th , 7th , 9th , and 11th grade. The examination must be completed by a New York State licensed physician, …
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You couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day for the EJR field day. Blue skies and sunshine with a comfortable breeze on Friday, June 7. And the students, clad in their brightly-colored T-shirts, a different color for each grade, had a ball! They played water games and ran an obstacle course, jumped rope and …
“There is such a demand for coding in the classroom,” began Mariann Bott, Pine Bush science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) coach on her STEM grant application to Orange & Rockland Utilities. “The PreK and kindergarten level is often left out of the tech movement but this is when the exposure should start.” They agreed. …
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Students at Edward J. Russell Elementary School got to show off what they’ve learned in both science and art on Tuesday, May 21, at the annual science and art fair. It was quite impressive. Science fairs encourage interest in science and engineering and help develop skills in all students, whether they choose these careers or …
Student, Parent and Instructional Staff Surveys The Pine Bush Central School District is proud to announce that we will be administering surveys produced by the U.S. Department of Education through the end of the school year. This process demonstrates our commitment to helping keep students safe and always improving our learning environments. During the months …
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Pine Bush Central School District are partnering to “Get the Meds Out” of your home’s medicine cabinet. All residents are encouraged to bring their unused and expired medications to the medication collection kiosks at: Crawford Police Department 121 Route 302 Pine Bush, NY 12566 845-744-3300 …
EJR finishes second in worlds; Crispell places eighth Pine Bush Odyssey of the Mind teams from Edward J. Russell (EJR) Elementary School and Crispell Middle School competed on the world stage last week in East Lansing, Michigan with EJR bringing home silver medals after placing second in their division and Crispell placing eighth. Coaches Naomi …
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Pine Bush students represented their district with pride Tuesday, May 7, at the No Place For Hate Capital Region Recognition Ceremony, bringing home the Gold Status for each of the district’s seven schools, and one student – Crispell’s Hailey Korpai – being named a Gold Star student. Each of Pine Bush’s schools – Pine Bush …
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The following letter was received by the Pine Bush Central School District from the Orange County Department of Health regarding the measles outbreak in the county. A copy was sent home with all elementary students. STEVEN M. NEUHAUS COUNTY EXECUTIVE DR. IRINA GELMAN, DPM, MPH, PhDc COMMISSIONER COUNTY OF ORANGE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OFFICE …
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Students and staff at EJR participated in the Kids Heart Challenge, an event sponsored by the American Heart Association where students learn about their heart with physical activity while helping others and raising money for the organization. Organized by EJR physical education teachers Chris Curnan and Barbara Hostetter, the students ask family members for donations …
