Continuing Education offering Learn to Swim classes starting in April

Pine Bush Central School District Continuing Education is offering its Learn to Swim program for children ages 2 through 12 at the Pakanasink Elementary School pool. There are four levels of instruction: beginner, novice, intermediate and advanced. Session 1 runs from April 26 through May 19 on Mondays and Wednesdays or April 27 through May …

PAK second graders learn to be persistent and let their dreams fly

Suzanne Parker’s second grade class had some fun while participating in the Positivity Project (P2), part of the social emotional learning program. The character strength they were studying was the love of learning. As a class, they listened to the book, Rosie Revere, Engineer by Andrea Beaty. This is an excellent example of the love …

Let’s read! Two authors with connections to Pine Bush read their books for us

We celebrate reading throughout the year but we put a special emphasis during March when we celebrate Read Across America. Librarian Lisa Ruyack at Pine Bush Elementary shared some videos by authors with connections to Pine Bush as they read their books for all to enjoy. Jordan D. Brown The first author is Jordan D. …

A message from Principal Brian Breheny regarding changes to instruction for the spring

This is Brian Breheny, principal of Pakanasink Elementary School with some important information regarding the next phase of our Return to Learn planning for our students this spring. As we finalize our plans about when and how we can bring our students back to school for more in-person instruction, we may need to hear from …

Reading is so much fun!

Lisa Andryshak’s Kindergarten students love to read and they love to make art projects! As a celebration of Read Across America Day on March 2, they created their own hats just like in the beloved Dr. Seuss book, The Cat in the Hat! Each year, Read Across America Day is celebrated on March 2. It …

PAK kindergarten students create their 100-year-old selves

One hundred. It’s a milestone for sure. In school, we celebrate the 100th day of school with plenty of counting and reading. In Heather Stelmaszyk’s kindergarten class, the students used a filter to create their own 100-year-old version of themselves. They also showed how proficient they are with their counting, showing 100 items next to …

PAK selected for international diversity project with ADL/Chelsea Football Club

Pakanasink Elementary School was one of just five schools in the United States chosen to participate in an international cultural diversity identity project. The project is a partnership between the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) No Place For Hate and the Chelsea Football Club in England. (See the Times Herald-Record article about the project here.) Pakanasink Assistant …

Who doesn’t love a good story?

Many of our Pine Bush administrators and staff members have volunteered to read holiday and winter stories for our children. Click here for the list of stories – and check back often because we keep adding to them. We wish everyone happy holidays! Stay safe and warm. 

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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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