District is hosting community forum on Tuesday, Jan. 21, as we begin the search for a new superintendent

Pine Bush has begun its search for a new superintendent. OUBOCES is conducting the search process and hosting forums for our community members. On Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 6:30 p.m. at the Pine Bush High School cafeteria, the public is invited to share its vision for a new district leader. Earlier in the day, invited …

Learning about clouds with hands-on investigations

Students in Jessica Abrams and Ariana Lofrese’s classes at PBE recently did a very cool science investigation! They completed the Cloud in a Bottle investigation, guided by STEM coach Janine Brutvan.     The students were learning about the steps of the water cycle and different types of clouds. They used different temperatures of water …

Applications are now available for 2025-2026 pre-K program

The Pine Bush Central School District is now accepting applications for the anticipated full-day universal pre-kindergarten program for the 2025-2026 school year. 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, 2025. Should we have more applicants than …

PBE kindergartners have a special visitor read to them

Dr. Bill Bassett has been reading to kindergarten and first-grade students for what seems like forever! Recently, though, his stop at Pine Bush Elementary School to read to a kindergarten class held special meaning to him.   This retired Pine Bush superintendent was visiting his granddaughter’s classroom! Erin Boyle, his granddaughter, is a first-year teacher …

See what’s for lunch

What’s for lunch? Find out here! The December menus are posted on our website.  

Michelle Reiser receives amazing person award at state conference

Michelle Reiser, physical education teacher at Pine Bush Elementary School, received the New York State Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NYSAHPERD) Catskill Zone Amazing Person Award last week at the NYSAHPERD State Conference.     Ms. Reiser was honored for all of her hard work and dedication in the field of physical …

PBE students take part in the election process by electing class mascot

Ariana Lofrese’s students learned all about the voting process during the week of the presidential election. She and SRP Diane Nawoschik held a mock election for a class mascot. The candidates – a penguin and a wolf.   Ms. Lofrese gave each of the candidates a motto about learning, character traits and perspectives on learning …

PBE November newsletter is here

The PBE November newsletter is available! Have a look at what’s happening throughout our school!

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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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