Pine Bush students will continue to have recess and physical education classes indoors until the air quality improves enough that it is safe to be outside. The district consulted with the Orange County Department of Health yesterday and determined that the air quality due to the Canadian wildfires is not safe for outdoor activity. Decisions …
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Each year, the top 30 students of the Pine Bush High School graduating class have the opportunity to honor the teacher who has made a distinct difference in their lives here in Pine Bush. The Pine Bush High School class of 2023 top graduates shared their reasons why they chose a particular …
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In direct consultation with the Orange County Department of Health, please know that Pine Bush schools will hold all recess and physical education classes indoors tomorrow, Wednesday, June 7, in response to the air quality concerns stemming from the Canadian wildfires. Decisions about field trips that are scheduled for Wednesday will be made in the …
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Thursday, June 1, 2023 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. English 12 Finals 7:30 – 10:30 a.m. College English Finals 8:15 – 11:15 a.m. US History and Government Regents Wednesday, June 14, 2023 8:15 – 11:15 a.m. English Regents 12:15 – 3:15 p.m. Living Environment Regents Thursday, June 15, 2023 7:30 – 10:30 a.m. College …
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Each year, the Parents Club of West Point recognizes the nation’s outstanding high school juniors who have demonstrated exceptional performance in academics, athletics, community service, leadership, and moral character, and who promote the values of national service as exemplified by Dwight D. Eisenhower. This year, Pine Bush High School junior Kileigh Smykla received the Dwight …
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Angelo Dragone, Bob Bender and Pine Bush High School’s own Michael Raucci and Faith Schutt gave Ms. Schutt’s marine biology class a hands-on lesson in scuba diving at the high school pool. All four are certified scuba divers and giving the students an actual experience in the water with all the equipment needed …
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Pine Bush High School Counseling Department held its awards for juniors on May 19, providing awards and scholarships from various colleges and universities. There were a total of 24 awards given to 47 students, most of whom were juniors with a few seniors and sophomores mixed in. There were three awards for excellence that …
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What an amazing morning for the Pine Bush Music Department! On Monday, May 15, for the first time ever, all three levels – elementary, middle and high school – were represented at the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Majors Festival. This is a special festival held for performing groups where ensembles choose …
Kristin Raucci, the foreign language department chairperson for the district, had her wellness hat on as she presented a seminar, “Dealing With Stress – Journey to Wellness” at the spring conference for the Association of Language Teachers for Orange, Ulster and Dutchess (ALOUD) on May 6. Her focus was self-care, something she shares …
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What’s the difference between baking soda and baking powder? Why are some pancakes fluffy and others flat and rubbery? Students in Leeann Noonan’s Principles of Baking class know the answers to those questions, conundrums and so much more. Ms. Noonan has taught her students there are different types of leavening agents – substances that cause …
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