Thank you to Preschool Teacher/Coordinator Mrs. Tumminia, Classroom Aides Mrs. Rena Frayer and Ms. Savannah Clarkson, and the families who supported these students throughout the year. We appreciate all who helped make the day special!
The DCMO BOCES School Library System and Instructional Support Services hosted the Library and Administrative Awards Celebration on June 4 at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich. The annual event celebrates librarians’ and administrators’ support and achievements. This year, the keynote speaker was J’Aime Pfeiffer, School Library System Director at Capital Region BOCES. Following her remarks, a number of individuals were recognized with awards, including Somer Coyle of Franklin Central School and Sarah Gaeta of Afton Central School, who were each named Librarian of the Year. Joanne Palamaro, Director of Finance and Personnel at Sherburne-Earlville CSD, Dr. Antoinette Halliday, Interim Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent for Instruction at Sherburne-Earlville CSD and Bainbridge-Guilford Superintendent Timothy Ryan were named Administrators of the Year. Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees!
Our all-day seniors at Harrold Campus got a sunny day to enjoy their Senior Luncheon last week! All the summer favorites were on the buffet table, and there was cake, too! Thank you to the DCMO BOCES staff who organized, set up and served at this fun end-of-year event!
At Bugbee Children's Center, students observed early childhood classrooms in action, gaining valuable insight into child development, classroom management, and age-appropriate learning activities. At the A.J. Read Science Discovery Center, they explored hands-on exhibits that demonstrated the importance of inquiry-based learning and interactive educational experiences for young children. The day concluded with a planetarium show on SUNY Oneonta's campus, where students learned about astronomy and discovered ways science concepts can be introduced to children in engaging and meaningful ways.
This experience provided our future educators with real-world observations, new teaching ideas, and a deeper understanding of how experiential learning can support children's growth and development.
Recognized students by school:
Sherburne-Earlville CSD: Richard Fuller (Conservation & Heavy Equipment) – B. Palmer Electric, Johnathan Gager (Auto Tech) – Carpenter's Local 277, Matthew Mackay (Computer Tech) – BT BOCES, Aaron Swank (Welding) – Ironworkers Local 60 and Jackson Barker (Auto Tech) – Matthew's Ford
Greene CSD: Cody Wright (Building Trades) – Carpenter's Local 277, Calvin Wheelock (Conservation & Heavy Equipment) – Cook's Sanitation, Kristofer Neudel (Auto Tech) – Chenango Ford and Christopher Hine (Welding) – Ironworkers Local 60
Norwich City High School: Connor Satterlee (Building Trades) – Carpenter's Local 277 and Liam White (Conservation & Heavy Equipment) – Rentals To Go; from Oxford Academy CSD: Dominick Howe (Conservation & Heavy Equipment) – Erie Materials, Blake Barrows (Building Trades) – LW Morse & Sons, LLC and Austin Mead (Conservation & Heavy Equipment) – Town of McDonough
Unadilla Valley CSD: Preston York (Conservation & Heavy Equipment) – James Bray Excavating, Ethan Hill (Conservation & Heavy Equipment n) – Johnson Farms and Daniel Townsend (Conservation & Heavy Equipment) – Postma Farms
Adult Education: Alexis Coyle (Auto Tech) – Zappone Subaru
Signing Day celebrates the hard work, dedication, and career readiness of students who are transitioning from the classroom to the workforce. The event also recognizes the support of families, instructors, home school districts, and employer partners who help make these opportunities possible.
Congratulations to all of the students recognized during Signing Day, and best wishes as they begin the next chapter of their careers!
The DCMO BOCES Regional "All Means All" Steering Committee hosted a Student Board Member End-of-Year Celebration at the DCMO BOCES Support Services Center in Norwich on Wednesday. The gathering is part of an initiative to elevate student voice and support districts in strengthening the role of student board members. Wednesday’s event both celebrated and recognized the contributions of current student board members, supporting a smooth transition for those stepping into the role next year. Incoming student board members engaged in mentorship opportunities with outgoing members, fostering connection, confidence, and continuity in leadership.
Participating in Wednesday’s event were current and/or incoming student board members from Otselic Valley CSD, Bainbridge-Guilford CSD, Afton CSD, Unadilla Valley CSD, Gilbertsville-Mount Upton CSD, Walton CSD, and Hancock CSD. Committee members facilitating the meeting included Theresa Glavin, Walton Superintendent, Heather Wilcox, Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Superintendent, Kim Morris, Bainbridge-Guilford LINKS Facilitator and Elementary Teacher, and Amanda Hoover, DCMO BOCES Mental Health Coordinator.
The "All Means All" Steering Committee and one of the student board members will give a presentation about this regional initiative at the New York State School Boards Association Convention this fall.
Our graduating CTE students take the skilled trades they’ve learned and apply them in the local workforce after graduation, helping meet the demand of the local economy. This week, students at the DCMO BOCES Harrold Campus in Sidney Center were recognized for this important milestone with a signing ceremony. Employers, family, teachers and administrators from both DCMO BOCES and students’ home schools gathered and watched as 13 students signed certificates commemorating their agreement to begin their careers with a local employer or trade union. Attendees were welcomed by Jennifer Lawrence, Director of CTE at DCMO BOCES.
Students recognized on Tuesday were: Hailey Brandenburg, Delaware Academy CSD at Delhi and employer Andes Highway Department; Jeffrey Barnes, Gilbertsville-Mount Upton CSD and employer Butternut Ridge Bluestone; Journey Leonard, Otsego Christian Academy and employer DCMO BOCES; Nicholas Bialecki, Hancock CSD, Trey Champlin, Tyler Engel, Paige Smith, and Kaelum Dailey, Bainbridge-Guilford CSD, Faith Short, Ayden O’Connor and Edward Henriksen-DuVall, Sidney CSD, and Aiden Smith, Afton CSD, and employer Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters; and Caleb Wildenstein, Gilbertsville-Mount Upton CSD, and employer Wildenstein Logging.
We are so proud of our CTE students accomplishments, and look forward to their continuing contribution to our region!
There are many great opportunities available at DCMO BOCES right now– here are a few based in our Norwich Support Services Center. Go to www.dcmoboces.com/o/dcmo-boces/page/current-vacancies to see all the available positions. It's a great time to work at DCMO BOCES!
Two DCMO BOCES Career & Technical Education students from the Pole Campus were recognized with scholarships on Friday, receiving the Marlene Klock Memorial Award, also known as the T&K Harrington, LLC Scholarship. The scholarship recognizes Chenango County high school seniors who plan to enter the workforce directly after graduation, with special consideration given to students entering the field of underground utilities. The 2026 scholarship was further supported by an additional contribution from Bruce Elmore in honor of his parents, Mary and Walt Elmore.
Calvin Wheelock, a senior from Greene Central School District, and Blake Barrows, a senior from Oxford Academy Central School District, are this year’s recipients. Wheelock plans to enter the workforce after graduation, joining Cook’s Sanitation. He also recently earned his CDL-A Restricted License, marking an important step toward his career goals. Barrows plans to begin working for L.W. Morse and Sons Plumbing and Heating following graduation.
Congratulations to both of our scholarship recipients on this well-deserved recognition, and best wishes for continued success as they begin the next chapter of their careers!
Congratulations to the following DCMO BOCES students who placed in their events:
First place finishers: Bryce Seymour (Unatego CSD) – Tree Felling, Cody Taggart (Unatego CSD) – Maple ID, Jack Cannistra (Bainbridge-Guilford) – Tree Climbing, Logan Kingsbury (Franklin CSD) – Bull Dozer Log Roll, Kelsey Quiter (Gilbertsville-Mt. Upton CSD) – Backhoe, Justin Lewis (Hancock CSD) & Carson Elmore (Downsville CSD) – Skidsteer, Emma Mueller (Afton CSD) & Remington Barkman (Bainbridge-Guilford CSD) – Jack & Jill Peavey Log Roll, Evyn McKeraghan (Norwich CSD) – Bull Dozer Backfill, and Gabe Merrill (Greene CSD) – Mini Excavator.
Second place finishers: JP Barnes (Gilbertsville-Mt. Upton) – Tree Felling, Jack Cannistra (Bainbridge-Guilford CSD) – Chainsaw Cut, Emma Mueller (Afton CSD) – Maple ID, Justin Lewis (Hancock CSD) – Log Scaling, Remington Barkman (Bainbridge-Guilford CSD) – Tree Climbing, Troy Cannistra (Gilbertsville-Mt. Upton CSD) – Mini Excavator, Justin Lewis (Hancock CSD) & Carson Elmore (Downsville CSD) – Peavey Log Roll, and Alivia Plows (Gilbertsville-Mt. Upton CSD) & JP Barnes (Gilbertsville-Mt. Upton CSD) – Jack & Jill Crosscut Saw.
Third place finishers: Alivia Vitek (Gilbertsville-Mt. Upton CSD) – Maple ID, Boston Besse (Bainbridge-Guilford CSD) – Log Scaling, Nathan Tomeo (Sidney CSD) – Backhoe, JP Barnes (Gilbertsville-Mt. Upton CSD) – Log Skidder, and Logan Kingsbury (Franklin CSD) & Jack Cannistra (Bainbridge-Guilford CSD) – Peavey Log Roll.
Great work by all of the students who represented DCMO BOCES throughout the day!
