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DCMO BOCES will be closed today, Tuesday December 2, for students and all 10- and 12-month staff. This includes Harrold Campus, Pole Campus, the Support Service Center and all off-campus locations.

High school students at the DCMO BOCES Harrold Campus came together last week to create a memorable Thanksgiving feast. Miss Greene’s class, Mrs. Librizzi’s class, Ms. Redmond’s class, Miss LaTourette, Miss Emily, and their entire support team worked side-by-side with students to plan, prepare, and share a full meal together. Teachers and students cooked together in our classrooms—measuring, mixing, chopping, setting the tables, and talking through each step of the process. It became much more than a meal: students were practicing reading and following directions, math and measurement, problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and self-regulation, all while contributing to something bigger than themselves. When the food was ready, everyone sat down family-style to enjoy the feast. Miss Greene’s class had written Thanksgiving toasts, and each student stood up to read their words of gratitude aloud to the group. Helti the Therapy Dog was also part of the celebration. It was a positive and meaningful experience for all involved!

The New York State Education Department hosted the BOCES Expo on November 3 in Albany. The event was intended to highlight the importance of hands-on learning and innovation in education, and members of the NYS Board of Regents attended and experienced firsthand how Career & Technical Education (CTE) is providing students across the state with valuable learning opportunities.

Students from the CA BOCES Olean, NY CTE Center created a video about the event, interviewing NYSED and BOCES administrators as well as four students in the DCMO BOCES New Vision Allied Health Program– Layla Root, Norwich CSD, Emerson LaMonica Oxford Academy CSD, Lillian Perrine, Gilbertsville-Mount Upton CSD, and Emilie Hopkins, Afton CSD. You can watch the video here.

Forty-three students from five area schools attended the College and Career Exploration Day at SUNY Morrisville's Norwich Campus on Thursday, focusing on the career field of law enforcement. Presenters included security and law enforcement professionals from a number of area businesses and agencies, the SUNY Morrisville Law Enforcement Program, and New York State Assemblyman Joe Angelino. Students from Deposit Central School, Otselic Valley Central School, Unadilla Valley Central School, Richfield Springs Central School and Oxford Academy Central School participated in the Norwich event. College and Career Days are organized by the DCMO BOCES Enrichment Education Program, and are open to students from all area schools. To find out more about upcoming College and Career Exploration events or other DCMO BOCES enrichment opportunities, visit www.dcmoboces.com/page/enrichment-education

Tuesday was a field trip day for the DCMO BOCES New Visions Education program! The students, Mrs. Pedersen and Mrs. Burke were welcomed by Mark Davies, Dean of the School of Education, Human Ecology, and Sports Studies, and Pamela Hilton, Director of Enrollment, Communication, and Engagement. They then attended COMM 1400: Public Speaking class with Professor Dwyer, listening to SUNY Oneonta students deliver their speeches. Three New Vision students also had the opportunity to present their speeches to the class. It was a great experience! The group also toured the library and learned about the many academic resources available to students. Over lunch, they enjoyed an engaging panel discussion with Education faculty members and current students, asking questions and gaining valuable insight into life at Oneonta. They finished the day by exploring the beautiful SUNY Oneonta campus. It was an inspiring and informative visit!