The Conservation & Heavy Equipment program at the DCMO BOCES Alan D. Pole Campus recently welcomed T.J. Johnson and his crew from Asplundh for a hands-on learning experience. Students learned about career opportunities with Asplundh and participated in tree felling and climbing exercises, gaining insight into the skills and safety practices used in the field. Thank you to Asplundh for taking the time to work with our students and sharing their expertise!
Congratulations to student scholar Matthew Mackay and mentor Ann French from Pole Campus, and student scholar Pierce Haney and mentor Jeanni Romanowski from Harrold Campus. All were honored Monday during the 2026 Scholar Recognition Dinner, held in the Hunt Student Union Ballroom at SUNY Oneonta, along with students and mentors from 38 other area schools. They received their certificates from Pole Campus Principal Ryan DeMars and DCMO BOCES District Superintendent Michael Rullo. Congratulations to all four of our honorees!
The annual Scholar Recognition Program dinner was held at SUNY Oneonta’s Hunt Ballroom Monday night. Area student scholars and their teacher mentors from all the DCMO BOCES and ONC BOCES campuses and component schools gathered with their families, school administrators and community sponsors to receive recognition for the outstanding scholastic achievement of the students and the significant and beneficial influence of the mentors. Speakers included Program Coordinator Martha Ryan from DCMO BOCES, Ginger Rinaldo, Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services and Planning Board Member, SUNY Oneonta President Dr. Alberto Cardelle, Anna Banks, SFCU Vice President of Member Experience and Planning Committee Member, Christopher Slonaker from main sponsor NBT Insurance Agency, and keynote speaker, Vice President of Operations for The Raymond Corporation. Students and mentors received certificates from their school administrators, with Jamie Reynolds, Planning Committee Member and Regional Executive and Senior VP of NBT Bank, serving as the Master of Ceremonies. Music was provided by The Little Delaware Music Ensemble, under the direction of Uli Speth.
Thank you to the Main Sponsor, NBT Insurance, and the other major sponsors of the program: the Raymond Corporation, SFCU, Leonard Bus Sales, Inc., Ferrara Fiorenza PC, Astrocom Electronics New York Central Mutual Insurance, Preferred Mutual Insurance, Arcadis, BCA Architects & Engineers, Casella Waste Systems, Community Bank NA, Kenyon Insurance Co., NBT Bank, Robert O. Mable Agency, Springbrook, The Daily Star, Hartwick College, SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Morrisville-Norwich Campus, SUNY Delhi and The O'Connor Foundation. Here are some pictures from the evening!
Thank you to the Main Sponsor, NBT Insurance, and the other major sponsors of the program: the Raymond Corporation, SFCU, Leonard Bus Sales, Inc., Ferrara Fiorenza PC, Astrocom Electronics New York Central Mutual Insurance, Preferred Mutual Insurance, Arcadis, BCA Architects & Engineers, Casella Waste Systems, Community Bank NA, Kenyon Insurance Co., NBT Bank, Robert O. Mable Agency, Springbrook, The Daily Star, Hartwick College, SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Morrisville-Norwich Campus, SUNY Delhi and The O'Connor Foundation. Here are some pictures from the evening!
DCMO BOCES hosted a day-long professional learning opportunity for educators on Monday, focused on ways to align the teaching of a challenging topic with a core standard of the New York State Portrait of a Graduate. “Growing Global Citizens: Holocaust Education and the Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework” featured several guest speakers and a presentation panel of local educators, and was held at the SUNY Oneonta Camp facility. The event attracted teachers of a number of different subjects and grade levels from across the state.
Dr. Doyle Stevick, an internationally recognized scholar, was the keynote speaker. Matthew Rozell, a retired Hudson Falls social studies teacher who became an award-winning author, and Micha Tomkiewicz, a Holocaust survivor and retired Brooklyn College/CUNY Physics and Chemistry professor, also spoke with the group. A “Microburst Presentation Panel” featured area educators Ellen Pringle, Jenny Osowowski, Susan Fertig and Dr. Nicole Waid.
This professional learning event was organized by DCMO BOCES Instructional Support Services, led by Mental Health Coordinator Amanda Hoover and Coordinator of Staff and Curriculum Development Christine Newell. DCMO BOCES Instructional Support Services provides a full schedule of professional learning opportunities –visit www.dcmoboces.com/page/instructional-support-services to find out more.
Dr. Doyle Stevick, an internationally recognized scholar, was the keynote speaker. Matthew Rozell, a retired Hudson Falls social studies teacher who became an award-winning author, and Micha Tomkiewicz, a Holocaust survivor and retired Brooklyn College/CUNY Physics and Chemistry professor, also spoke with the group. A “Microburst Presentation Panel” featured area educators Ellen Pringle, Jenny Osowowski, Susan Fertig and Dr. Nicole Waid.
This professional learning event was organized by DCMO BOCES Instructional Support Services, led by Mental Health Coordinator Amanda Hoover and Coordinator of Staff and Curriculum Development Christine Newell. DCMO BOCES Instructional Support Services provides a full schedule of professional learning opportunities –visit www.dcmoboces.com/page/instructional-support-services to find out more.
Congratulations to student scholar Gabriellah Bene and mentor Victoria Smith from Andes Central School. For over 20 years, the Scholar Recognition Program has celebrated the achievements of top students and the mentors who inspire them. They will be honored in a ceremony at SUNY Oneonta on May 11. Congratulations to all the 2026 Scholars and Mentors!
Congratulations to student scholar Grayson Basso and mentor Susan Hugick from Worcester Central School. For over 20 years, the Scholar Recognition Program has celebrated the achievements of top students and the mentors who inspire them. They will be honored in a ceremony at SUNY Oneonta on May 11. Congratulations to all the 2026 Scholars and Mentors!
Congratulations to student scholar Kaitlyn Stoutenburg and mentor Megan Ecklund from Stamford Academy Central School. For over 20 years, the Scholar Recognition Program has celebrated the achievements of top students and the mentors who inspire them. They will be honored in a ceremony at SUNY Oneonta on May 11. Congratulations to all the 2026 Scholars and Mentors!
Congratulations to student scholar Anna Higgins and mentor Shannon Adams from Unatego Central School. For over 20 years, the Scholar Recognition Program has celebrated the achievements of top students and the mentors who inspire them. They will be honored in a ceremony at SUNY Oneonta on May 11. Congratulations to all the 2026 Scholars and Mentors!
Congratulations to student scholar Michelle Schader and mentor Tim Lowie from Valley Heights Christian Academy. For over 20 years, the Scholar Recognition Program has celebrated the achievements of top students and the mentors who inspire them. They will be honored in a ceremony at SUNY Oneonta on May 11. Congratulations to all the 2026 Scholars and Mentors!
Congratulations to student scholar Jack Pellettier and mentor Joseph Pudlewski from Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School. For over 20 years, the Scholar Recognition Program has celebrated the achievements of top students and the mentors who inspire them. They will be honored in a ceremony at SUNY Oneonta on May 11. Congratulations to all the 2026 Scholars and Mentors!
Congratulations to student scholar Carlee Dropp and mentor Janine Sturniolo from South Kortright Central School. For over 20 years, the Scholar Recognition Program has celebrated the achievements of top students and the mentors who inspire them. They will be honored in a ceremony at SUNY Oneonta on May 11. Congratulations to all the 2026 Scholars and Mentors!
Congratulations to student scholar Sophia Camilleri and mentor Christine Gollin from Schenevus Central School. For over 20 years, the Scholar Recognition Program has celebrated the achievements of top students and the mentors who inspire them. They will be honored in a ceremony at SUNY Oneonta on May 11. Congratulations to all the 2026 Scholars and Mentors!
Congratulations to student scholar Dejah Taylor and mentor Melissa Townsend from Sidney Central School. For over 20 years, the Scholar Recognition Program has celebrated the achievements of top students and the mentors who inspire them. They will be honored in a ceremony at SUNY Oneonta on May 11. Congratulations to all the 2026 Scholars and Mentors!
Congratulations to student scholar Addy Hynes and mentor Rinda Mattice from Roxbury Central School. For over 20 years, the Scholar Recognition Program has celebrated the achievements of top students and the mentors who inspire them. They will be honored in a ceremony at SUNY Oneonta on May 11. Congratulations to all the 2026 Scholars and Mentors!
Congratulations to student scholar Elijah Williams and mentor Theresa Bolton from Walton Central School. For over 20 years, the Scholar Recognition Program has celebrated the achievements of top students and the mentors who inspire them. They will be honored in a ceremony at SUNY Oneonta on May 11. Congratulations to all the 2026 Scholars and Mentors!
Congratulations to student scholar Liam Casey and mentor Torri Barber from Oneonta City Schools. For over 20 years, the Scholar Recognition Program has celebrated the achievements of top students and the mentors who inspire them. They will be honored in a ceremony at SUNY Oneonta on May 11. Congratulations to all the 2026 Scholars and Mentors!
Congratulations to student scholar Katrina White and mentor Michael Rodriguez from Sherburne-Earlville Central School. For over 20 years, the Scholar Recognition Program has celebrated the achievements of top students and the mentors who inspire them. They will be honored in a ceremony at SUNY Oneonta on May 11. Congratulations to all the 2026 Scholars and Mentors!
Congratulations to student scholar Isabelle Seamon and mentor Stacey Mayne from Richfield Springs Central School. For over 20 years, the Scholar Recognition Program has celebrated the achievements of top students and the mentors who inspire them. They will be honored in a ceremony at SUNY Oneonta on May 11. Congratulations to all the 2026 Scholars and Mentors!
Congratulations to student scholar Mackenzie Louden and mentor Alexis Rogers from ONC BOCES Milford Campus. For over 20 years, the Scholar Recognition Program has celebrated the achievements of top students and the mentors who inspire them. They will be honored in a ceremony at SUNY Oneonta on May 11. Congratulations to all the 2026 Scholars and Mentors!
Congratulations to student scholar Lily Marshman and mentor Renee Johnson from Oxford Academy Central School. For over 20 years, the Scholar Recognition Program has celebrated the achievements of top students and the mentors who inspire them. They will be honored in a ceremony at SUNY Oneonta on May 11. Congratulations to all the 2026 Scholars and Mentors!
