Flu, or influenza, spreads easily and can make people very sick, especially children. Flu symptoms include: fever or chills body aches cough sore throat headache runny or stuffy nose feeling very tired stomach problems and diarrhea (especially in children)) Unlike a cold, the flu comes on very suddenly. Prevent flu Flu vaccine is the best …
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New York State Senator James Skoufis is accepting applications for the fall cohort of his Youth Advisory Council. The deadline to apply is Friday, Sept. 30. The council will be a small group of students ranging from 14-21 years old that are passionate and curious about state and local government. The student-led group …
Our STARS Academy students participated in a lesson on positive psychology. They learned and identified their individual character strengths using an online scientific survey. Afterwards, students created awesome t-shirts with their top character strength – love, bravery, perseverance – that will be used for a future team building activity.
“From little seeds grow mighty trees.” Or flowers and herbs, fruits and veggies! Lowes of Middletown has donated thousands of packets of seeds to the Pine Bush Central School District, thanks to Gerri Wasserman, an employee of Lowes and a resident of the district. Ms. Wasserman, who is an extremely knowledgeable gardener and whose children …
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The Pine Bush Central School District has partnered with Paper, an online tutoring service, to give students in grades 6 through 12 the ability to access live tutors seven days a week, 24 hours a day. The service is funded through the American Rescue Plan grant. Parents and guardians are encouraged to sign in with …
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Ed Duncanson had a vision. This former Pine Bush science teacher was also the district’s very first swim coach. Back when he was teaching in the 1970s and 1980s, he saw a huge mural made of mosaic tiles with a body of water and a silhouette of a town in the background. That town reminded …
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The federal government has established the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for those going through a mental health crisis, suicidal crisis or substance use issue. Dialing 988 will connect the caller with a network of more than 200 trained mental health professionals, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This service is free and confidential. …
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The PSAT exam will be taking place at Pine Bush High School on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022 at 7:45 a.m. Registration for the PSAT will be online. The test is for students in 11th grade (juniors) only Online exam registration will begin on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022 at 7 a.m. and end on Monday, Oct. …
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There is an entire catalog of activities provided by our continuing education department this fall for children and adults. Check out the catalog here in English and Spanish. Adults can play some volleyball, basketball, swim, learn to play pickleball, get in shape or tap into wellness. There are classes to better your financial health too! …
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Eighty-five Pine Bush Central School District employees were acknowledged Tuesday at the district convocation for their years of service to the district marking 10, 15, 20 25 and 30 years. Two district employees – Lisa Andryshak, a kindergarten teacher at Pakanasink Elementary School, and Kellie VanHaaster, a school-related professional at Circleville Elementary School, were honored …
