Over 50 DCMO BOCES students from both Robert W. Harrold and Alan D. Pole Campuses were at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse April 22-24 for the NYS SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Championships. They and their advisors joined over 3,000 student competitors from across the state for two days of skills evaluation, presentations, and leadership activities.
Competitions were held in over 80 trade areas, from Automotive Technology to Welding, spread across four large buildings on the fairgrounds (and outside, in the case of Heavy Equipment Operation). All the competitors were members of a SkillsUSA Chapter at their school, and they were accompanied to Syracuse by their advisors.
The Harrold Campus SkillsUSA Chapter was named a Chapter of Distinction. Harrold Campus Culinary Arts teacher Jeanni Romanowski was also recognized as a finalist for the Chapter Advisor of the Year Award.
SkillsUSA is a national workforce development organization for students, operating in thousands of chapters in schools across the country. Founded in 1965 to help address the ongoing skills gap, SkillsUSA seeks to empower students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members. DCMO BOCES has chapters at both campuses, supported by advisors Jeanni Romanowski, Amanda Larsen, Nanette LaTourette and Jamie Milk. Jennifer Lawrence, Director of Career and Technical Education at DCMO BOCES, serves as the Administrator Trustee of Area II. Nanette LaTourette, Human and Retail Services Teacher at Harrold Campus, also serves as an Advisor Trustee of Area II.
Competitions were held in over 80 trade areas, from Automotive Technology to Welding, spread across four large buildings on the fairgrounds (and outside, in the case of Heavy Equipment Operation). All the competitors were members of a SkillsUSA Chapter at their school, and they were accompanied to Syracuse by their advisors.
The Harrold Campus SkillsUSA Chapter was named a Chapter of Distinction. Harrold Campus Culinary Arts teacher Jeanni Romanowski was also recognized as a finalist for the Chapter Advisor of the Year Award.
SkillsUSA is a national workforce development organization for students, operating in thousands of chapters in schools across the country. Founded in 1965 to help address the ongoing skills gap, SkillsUSA seeks to empower students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members. DCMO BOCES has chapters at both campuses, supported by advisors Jeanni Romanowski, Amanda Larsen, Nanette LaTourette and Jamie Milk. Jennifer Lawrence, Director of Career and Technical Education at DCMO BOCES, serves as the Administrator Trustee of Area II. Nanette LaTourette, Human and Retail Services Teacher at Harrold Campus, also serves as an Advisor Trustee of Area II.
Congratulations to student scholar Kylie Liddle and mentor Michele Wyckoff from Gilboa-Conesville 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 Luciane Smith and mentor Erin Haight from Delaware Academy Central School at Delhi. 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!
Mrs. Whyte, Ms. Callaghan, and Mr. Wilson's Earth & Space Sciences classes took a delicious detour Down Under last month, with a deep dive into Australia’s incredible geology, from the ancient rock formations of the Outback to the stunning coastal landscapes. While studying its fascinating rock layers and geological history, students fueled their curiosity with a taste of Aussie culture, including Vegemite (Australia’s favorite condiment), Kangaroo Jerky and TimTams (chocolate cookies). It’s amazing how the land shapes the food, and the food tells the story of the land! Our students discovered that geology isn’t just about rocks, it’s about understanding the world we live in, eat from, and explore every day. The students enjoyed the project, and look forward to exploring their next country!
Congratulations to student scholar Olivia Conklin and mentor Tina Brett from Edmeston 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!
Summer's coming, and that means opportunity! We have openings for Licensed Teaching Assistants, Teacher Aides, PE teachers, as well as OT and PT positions. Openings are for July 6 through August 14, 2026 and are available for both campuses. Visit www.dcmoboces.com/o/dcmo-boces/page/current-vacancies for more information.
Congratulations to student scholar Pierce Haney and mentor Jeanni Romanowski from DCMO BOCES Robert W. Harrold 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 Caitlin O’Sullivan and mentor Amy Parr from Cooperstown 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!
Students in the Security & Law Enforcement program at Harrold Campus toured the facilities of the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office in Delhi on Tuesday. Undersheriff Kim Smith led the students on a tour of the Public Safety Building, including the Administrative Branch, Civil Branch, Road Patrol Branch, and the Correctional Facility Branch. Afterwards, they stopped by Courthouse Square to thank Delaware County District Attorney Shawn Smith for donating the uniform sweatshirts they’re wearing. Students wear them on field trips, when hosting guest speakers, and for outdoor physical training during cooler weather. It was a full and informative day!
Congratulations to student scholar Matthew Mackay and mentor Ann French from DCMO BOCES Alan D. Pole 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 Ethan All and mentor Jordan Rhodes from Cherry Valley-Springfield 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 Emilie Hopkins and mentor Victoria Smith from Afton 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!
Students from the DCMO BOCES Alan D. Pole Campus recently visited Mohawk Valley Community College to explore college programs and career pathways.Cosmetology and Visual Communications students toured the School of the Arts, while CNA students visited the School of Health Sciences.The trip provided students with the opportunity to learn more about postsecondary programs, campus life, and careers connected to their areas of study.
Congratulations to student scholar Caleb Marino and mentor Luca Truex from Charlotte Valley 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 Kaylynn Crandall and mentor Cathryn Martin from Bainbridge-Guilford 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!
Area students had the opportunity to explore a range of postsecondary options during a recent college fair held at the DCMO BOCES Alan D. Pole Campus. The event, hosted by the Chenango County Counselors’ Association, included representatives from 43 colleges and military organizations who met with students to share information about programs, admissions, and career options. Students from Norwich CSD, Greene CSD, Oxford Academy CSD, Sherburne-Earlville CSD, Gilbertsville-Mount Upton CSD, Otselic Valley CSD, Unadilla Valley CSD, Afton CSD, and DCMO BOCES attended. The event provided students with the opportunity to ask questions, gather materials, and learn more about options available after graduation. Thank you to all the school counselors who assisted in organizing the event!
Students in the Math class at DCMO BOCES Alan D. Pole Campus recently turned coordinate graphing into wearable art through a project combining math and design. Using the letters of their names and a special code box, students identified coordinate points and plotted them on a coordinate plane. They then translated those points across the x- and y-axes to create symmetrical designs unique to each student. Students partnered with Visual Communications students to bring their work to life, and the finished designs were made into heat transfers and applied to T-shirts using a transfer press.
The project also expanded into additional displays and activities: students created a “Guess the Name” challenge for the Pathways hallway using the designs and a coded key inspired by a student suggestion. They also designed stained-glass style artwork using quadratic equations, which is currently on display in the library showcase.
Canvas versions of the student designs will be featured at the STEAM Fair during the Senior Showcase and Open House in May. Thank you to Ms. Champion for creating this engaging project for students!
BOCES of New York State held its annual BOCES Expo at the NYS Legislative Office Building in Albany on April 20. DCMO BOCES was one of 27 BOCES from across the state that participated in the event, designed to showcase programs to lawmakers, staff and representatives from the NYS Education Department. Students Emilie Hopkins (Afton CSD), Emerson LaMonica (Oxford Academy CSD), Lillian Perrine (Gilbertsville-Mount Upton CSD) and Layla Root (Norwich High School) represented DCMO BOCES and our New Visions Allied Health Program, along with teacher Gina Rapp, Jennifer Lawrence, Director of Career & Technical Education, and Patti Gallaher, Deputy Superintendent. The students spoke with legislators about the value of their program and heard from a number of speakers, including Education Commissioner Betty Rosa and State Senator Shelley Mayer, Chair of the Senate Education Committee and event sponsor. To learn more about New Visions and the other CTE programs at DCMO BOCES, visit http://www.dcmoboces.com/.../page/career-technical-education.
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Continuing a tradition at Harrold Campus, students and staff celebrated Earth Day on Wednesday with a “clean up” project, picking up litter and debris around the campus. Thank you for helping keep the campus looking good!
Students in the Mr. Ingrahm's Carpentry & Building Construction program at the DCMO BOCES Alan D. Pole Campus recently applied their understanding of simple machines while moving a student-built dugout from the lab to the exterior of the building. Using 4"x4" posts as lever arms, students lifted the structure to place pipes underneath, allowing it to roll and reduce friction. This approach enabled a small group of students to move the dugout efficiently and safely.
To find out more about this and other DCMO BOCES Career & Technical programs, visit www.dcmoboces.com/o/dcmo-boces/page/career-technical-education
To find out more about this and other DCMO BOCES Career & Technical programs, visit www.dcmoboces.com/o/dcmo-boces/page/career-technical-education
