Pine Bush Central Schools

💙💛🎉🙌🏽 We celebrated our CVMS eighth-graders at the moving-up ceremony Monday! "There have been exciting highs, memorable victories and moments that made you proud," said Principal Lee Hankinson, looking back over the past three years of middle school. And these students have made their teachers and administrators proud as well! Superintendent Joe Lenz reminded the students that feeling some butterflies as they head to high school is normal. "True growth happens right outside of our comfort zones," he said. "The secret is to meet these new adventures with confidence, keep an open mind and never think you're too cool to ask for help when things get tough." Congratulations to our amazing eighth-graders! There is so much waiting for you at PBHS! We are

Read more about the moving-up ceremony here: https://www.pinebushschools.org/cvms-eighth-graders-move-up-with-words-of-praise-and-encouragement/

Watch the CVMS moving-up ceremony here: https://live.myvrspot.com/iframe?v=MTM3Nzc3NmI1M2RiMjJlNDVjYjIzYmZkMmJhOTY3OTU&share=1

🐣🐥🐤EJR fourth-graders learned all about chicks this spring and had the opportunity to share that knowledge with the younger students. Lauren Nemeth’s class and Patricia Van Leuven’s class had the fertilized eggs incubating in their classrooms for the 21 days it takes to develop, then started seeing the chicks emerge, pecking through their eggshell, which is tough work for them. When the chicks were all here, classes came by to see them and pet them. The fourth-graders shared their newly-found knowledge about chicks with the younger students and watched closely as they all got to enjoy the little fluff balls.Some had pretty interesting names too – Chic-Fil-A, Mr. Cluck Cluck, KFC, Gary. What a terrific experience for all. And oh so fun!

💙💛🙌🏽🎉PBE fifth-graders celebrated their moving up ceremony with their families, teachers, administrators and friends! It was an awesome gathering, acknowledging these special young people for all they have accomplished in elementary school. Principal Eric Winter reminded the students of how much they have grown as individuals throughout their elementary years. He encouraged them to stay focused, kind and work hard. Middle school awaits with so much to offer. These kids are shining lights - they've got this!

Read about the ceremony: https://www.pinebushschools.org/heres-to-the-pbe-fifth-graders-moving-on-to-middle-school/

Watch the ceremony: https://live.myvrspot.com/iframe?v=ZTZiZWI4YWVkMzc5MmIzMDYzYTFmZTlkZjI2Zjg3YWI&share=1

🍎🍇🥛🧀 Pine Bush Central School District is sponsoring a Summer Meals To-Go program again this year, from July 1 through Aug. 19. Registration is required and there are some changes from the program last year (see the information below). Meal boxes contain five complete breakfasts and lunches and are available for all children ages 18 and younger. For more information and to register, click the link at the bottom of the post.

School Meal Program: What’s New For This Year? 🍽️
💙Sign up:
🍎If your child is a student within the Pine Bush District, you will need to sign up using MySchoolBucks; otherwise, you will need to use our Google Form.
🥛Parents must register for each individual child separately.

💛Verification:
🧀All meal pickups must be verified. Using MySchoolBucks is an automatic verification. Otherwise, your child must be physically present with you during your first meal pickup.

💙Pickup:
🍇Only the parent/guardian listed on the registration may pick up the meal boxes.

Learn more and register: https://www.pinebushschools.org/summer-meals-to-go-available-for-children-18-and-younger/

The 2025-2026 school year is coming to a close! A reminder that all elementary and middle school students have half days on Thursday and Friday, June 25 and 26. Middle school buses roll at 10:30 a.m. Elementary buses leave at 11:30 a.m. Click below for pick-up and dismissal times at the schools.
https://www.pinebushschools.org/half-days-for-elementary-middle-school-students-june-25-26/

Pine Bush High School junior Fiona Varley has been named a Dwight D. Eisenhower Leadership Award winner by the Parents Club of West Point. 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 good citizenship, and who promote the values of national service as exemplified by Dwight D. Eisenhower. Fiona was nominated by her counselor, Brianna Lagarde. “Fiona is an exceptional student-athlete whose commitment to excellence extends far beyond the lacrosse field,” said Ms. Lagarde. “Having verbally committed to continue her education and play Division I lacrosse at Le Moyne College, she consistently challenges herself with AP and college-level coursework while demonstrating remarkable resilience, determination, and selflessness. Fiona's drive to push beyond her limits and her willingness to support those around her make her a truly outstanding role model." Great job Fiona! You make us

💛💙🥇👟 Pine Bush Elementary students in grades 3, 4 and 5 took part in the PBE Mile on a hot but beautiful day at the high school track. Students qualified to run in this final event, with four laps around the track to make their mile. Competition was stiff was sportsmanship was even more prevalent as family and friends came out to cheer on our runners. This is part of the Presidential Youth Fitness Program, a school-based program that promotes health and regular physical activity for our youth. Great job to all who qualified! Congratulations to our winners! Keep running!
Read more: https://www.pinebushschools.org/students-are-running-the-extra-mile-at-pbe/

💙💛🙌🏽PAK celebrates its diversity! It’s what makes the school so special. Earlier this month, it was Diversity Day at PAK, culminating in a diversity parade. Fifty-three different countries from around the world are represented in the school. Students spent part of the week learning about different traditions – like cultural dances, weaving, foods. They enjoyed learning about their classmates and where they or their ancestors are from. “By learning about each other, we build friendship and respect,” said Principal Brian Breheny. It was an amazing day, filled with love and unity and all good things. Well done, PAK! We are

🥇🙌🏽💛💙Crispell inducted 47 seventh- and eighth-graders into the National Junior Honor Society recently. These students exceeded the criteria needed for induction, bringing scholarship, character, leadership, citizenship and service to the table. Superintendent Joe Lenz encouraged the students to "continue to lead with integrity, serve with compassion and pursue excellence in everything you do." Bravo to all our newly inducted NJHS members! You make us Read more at the link: https://www.pinebushschools.org/crispell-welcomes-47-new-members-into-national-junior-honor-society/

🥇💙💛🙌🏽🎉Pakanasink fifth-graders had a big celebration as they moved up to middle school! Principal Brian Breheny encouraged the students to continue growing with kindness and curiosity. Superintendent Joe Lenz reminded them to be kind, work hard, stay curious and keep learning. Those will bring success! The PAK PTA gifted each fifth-grader with a 2025-2026 yearbook, along with some delish refreshments. It's been an amazing year and these students are looking forward to their next big step - middle school! You've got this fifth-graders!
https://www.pinebushschools.org/looking-forward-with-kindness-and-curiosity-pak-fifth-graders-move-up/