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Last week, students at both Harrold and Pole Campuses enjoyed celebrating Dr. Seuss Week and Read Across America with a variety of fun activities. At Harrold Campus, the student government created 14 Dr. Seuss book covers to display in the lobby. Students also visited classrooms to read Dr. Seuss books, and hosted a showing of The Lorax movie. Students in one classroom read One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish and afterward made fish puppets, singing and dancing with them to a silly Dr. Seuss song. Even Heltie the therapy dog joined in the fun! At Pole Campus, there were fun activities all week, including Dr. Seuss-inspired dress up days, a movie, snacks made by students from the Human and Retail Services program, and visits to classrooms by CTE students, who read from Dr. Seuss stories. It was a fun week that celebrated reading and Dr. Seuss!

We’re looking for local businesses and industry professionals to participate in Applications Day 2026 on Tuesday, March 31, from 12:00-2:00 PM at the DCMO BOCES Alan D. Pole Campus in Norwich, NY.

This event connects businesses with Career and Technical Education students and adult learners who are preparing to enter the workforce. Participating businesses will have the opportunity to meet students, review resumes, and assist with applications for full-time, part-time, or summer employment.

Businesses will be stationed in program-related classrooms and are encouraged to bring information about open positions and employment applications. Electronic applications are welcome.

Our campus offers thirteen Career and Technical Education (CTE) training programs that prepare students to enter the workforce after high school, including Automotive Technology, Barbering, Carpentry and Building Construction, Computer Technology, Conservation and Heavy Equipment Technology, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice/Police Science, Culinary Arts, Early Childhood Education, Human and Retail Services, Nurse Assistant, Visual Communications and Welding Technology.

Businesses can register using this form: https://forms.gle/C8TJ9D4kW8qmTrM28

For more information, please contact Sonnet Constable, Work-Based Learning Coordinator, at 607-335-1415.

Students in the Conservation & Heavy Equipment program at DCMO BOCES Harrold Campus got an opportunity to experience "big rig" truck driving Thursday… without leaving the building! The Trucking Association of New York (TANY) and the Shay Legacy Foundation brought their Traveling Truck Driving Simulator to campus for the day to introduce students to the diverse career opportunities available in the trucking industry. Students were able to sit in the drivers seat and experience the sensation of acceleration, braking, and steering– just like in a real truck– as they encountered a variety of road conditions, traffic situations, and weather challenges.

They also brought along a Virtual Reality setup, providing a similar truck driving experience right in the classroom. Trucking industry representatives Alan Gaines, Rusty Stetzel and Vincent Dinino provided the introduction to the simulator experiences. Thanks to DCMO BOCES Work Based Learning Coordinator Donielle Jordan for facilitating this exciting career exploration opportunity, and the conservation & heavy equipment instructors for hosting the visit.

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Career-focused CTE programs like Conservation & Heavy Equipment help students find a career that works for them. Students like Bobby Black, Class of 2024 (Unatego CSD). Bobby initially did not know what path to take after high school and considered going into the construction field. He gained an interest in chainsaw operation while at DCMO BOCES. He wasn’t originally interested in learning about tree felling, but after his first tree, he was hooked. He worked hard his senior year to hone his skills, and took advantage of an opportunity to learn from and network with Asplundh Tree Experts when they came in to work with his class. He started working for Asplundh right after graduation, and is still there today. He loves his work, and plans to continue climbing at Asplundh– literally!

The Conservation & Heavy Equipment program helps students prepare for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education. Certifications, college credits and internships are available. Learn more about the program at http://www.dcmoboces.com/.../cte-conservation-heavy.... #ctemonth

Educators from Afton CSD, DCMO BOCES, Delaware Academy CSD at Delhi, Downsville CSD, Oxford Academy CSD, Otselic Valley CSD, South Kortright CSD, and Walton CSD were at the DCMO BOCES Support Services Center in Norwich on Monday for LETRS Volume 1 training. This session focuses on word-reading instruction: phonological awareness, decoding, and sight recognition, and is the first part of the LETRS literacy series. Julia Houk from Lexia Learning Systems was the presenter.

Last week, members of the Student Support Services Collaborative Advisory Team visited DCMO BOCES Pole Campus to observe the ongoing Year 3 implementation of Restorative Practices, a sustained effort developed in partnership with the company EdTomorrow. The visit provided an opportunity to see how this multi-year collaboration continues to advance a strong foundation for relationship-building, engagement, and a positive, supportive school culture and climate.

The DCMO BOCES School Store is back! The store will be open until April 3, with production taking approximately three weeks from when the store closes. Please read the details for each of the products for sizing and care. Get your DCMO BOCES gear here: https://zapathletics.chipply.com/DCMO-BOCES

Area schools took 10th graders to visit DCMO BOCES campuses earlier this month, and this week, students had the opportunity to visit again with their families during Career Night events. Wednesday night’s event at Harrold Campus in Sidney Center allowed students and their families to tour the Career & Technical Education programs and meet potential instructors in programs they may be interested in.

Students at the Pole Campus recently learned about small ruminant digestion from a visiting “kid”– a kid goat, that is! Mrs. Meseck, a 4-H Science Educator at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County, brought the young ruminant along to help with a lesson on the anatomy of sheep and goats. The students learned about the four compartments of a ruminant’s stomach (rumen, reticulum, omasum, and abomasum), their digestive path and other parts of these interesting animals. The students enjoyed this very “hands on” lesson in ruminant anatomy!

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The Early Childhood Education (ECE) program at DCMO BOCES helps students explore a wide range of careers working with children from birth through age 12. Students gain hands-on experience, first in our on-site preschool and special education classes, transitioning to work-based learning placements in their home districts, including elementary schools, preschools, and daycare centers where they build real-world skills and professional connections. Career-focused CTE programs like Early Childhood Education help students prepare for state licensure, immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education. College credits, internships and state licensure is available. Learn more about the program at http://www.dcmoboces.com/.../cte-early-childhood-education #ctemonth

The Robert W. Harrold Campus and Alan D. Pole Campus will both be operating on a two-hour delay today, Wednesday, February 25.

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Career-focused CTE programs like Culinary Arts help students hit the ground running. With the ability to learn hands-on skills through real industry experience and certifications, Culinary Arts students are able to be employed immediately upon graduation or receive credits towards college courses. Certifications, college credits and internships are available. Learn more about the program at www.dcmoboces.com/o/dcmo-boces/page/cte-culinary-arts #ctemonth

8th grade students from Norwich City School District visited the DCMO BOCES Pole Campus on February 11. They toured classrooms and shops, and learned about the different career and technical education programs available to them in their junior and senior years. Thanks to our CTE teachers and students for hosting them! #ctemonth

Here's a couple of great opportunities available at DCMO BOCES right now! Go to http://www.dcmoboces.com/.../page/employment-opportunities to see all the available positions. It's a great time to work at DCMO BOCES!

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Career-focused CTE programs like Cosmetology help students prepare for state board exams, immediate employment, and further education. Students in the program can accumulate the 1000 hours required to take their state licensing exam. College credits, shadowing opportunities and internships are available. Learn more about the program at https://www.dcmoboces.com/o/dcmo-boces/page/cte-cosmetology #ctemonth

Students in Ms. Redmond’s class at the Harrold Campus have been enthusiastically following the 2026 Winter Olympic Games! Each student selected a team from around the world and has been tracking their country’s medal count daily.

This engaging activity has encouraged meaningful conversations about geography, sportsmanship, global unity, and friendly competition. We love seeing our students connect classroom learning to real-world events while cheering on their teams!

The DCMO BOCES Harrold Campus SkillsUSA Chapter held a “Stuff-A-Bear” event last week. Chapter officers decided to donate some of the stuffed animals made to the Trinity O’Connor Foundation, which in turn donates them to the Ronald McDonald House. DCMO BOCES employee Dan O’Connor’s daughter Trinity passed away from childhood cancer, and her family set up the foundation to build awareness and offer support for children and families battling cancer. SkillsUSA PM Chapter President Pierce Haney (Unatego CSD) and AM Chapter President Lily Tracy (Sidney CSD) are pictured with Dan O’Connor and some of the donated animals.

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Career-focused CTE programs like Welding help students prepare for immediate employment, advanced certifications and further education. Every year a few of our students go on to college degree programs in welding, business and other related fields, while local employers are hiring others right out of the program. There are strong, long-standing partnerships with local employers, which offer students great careers, close to home. Graduates of the welding program can be found working and welding in the fields of manufacturing, railroad, sanitary and process welding, mining and construction, and even underwater welding! College credits, internships and certifications are available. Learn more about the program at www.dcmoboces.com/o/dcmo-boces/page/cte-welding #ctemonth