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PBHS named School of Excellence by New York State Public High School Athletic Association

Pine Bush High School has been named a School of Excellence Award winner by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association, Inc. (NYSPHSAA) for the 2021-2022 school year.

A logo with the state of New York on the left and a stack of books on the right. Written across in blue says NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete

Pine Bush had 20 varsity teams earn the scholar-athlete team designation during the school year. To qualify for the School of Excellence Award, a school must have 75 percent of its varsity teams qualify and earn the scholar-athlete team award.

“I am extremely proud of our student-athletes who work diligently in the classroom as well as on the field,” said Mike Gillespie, the Pine Bush athletic director. “Being part of a team is a great life lesson. In earning this School of Excellence award, our student-athletes have met the challenge of being among the best academically in New York State.”

According to NYSPHAA, the purpose of the School of Distinction and School of Excellence Awards is to unite varsity coaches in challenging their teams to achieve a statewide academic honor. This year, 86 schools earned the School of Distinction Award and 148 schools earned the School of Excellence Award. 

A group of 11 high school age young women stand in a row with a man on the right side. All are smiling.

“The School of Excellence and School of Distinction Awards highlight the best student-athletes in New York State”, said Dr. Robert Zayas, NYSPHSAA Executive Director. “For 234 member schools to be honored for their commitment to academics as well as athletics is a testament to the outstanding leadership and student-athletes we have in this state.”

A group of eight high school young men, dressed in navy blue shirts and khaki shorts, stand together, arm in arm, with two adult men on the right, also wearing navy blue shirts.

 

Pine Bush High School will receive a plaque commemorating the honor.

A group of six young men, high school age, stand together. All are holding certificates. They are smiling.

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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