Wishing all of our students, families, colleagues and friends who are celebrating this week a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Hanukkah!
Thursday was a festive day at the DCMO BOCES Support Services Center! From office decorations to a holiday sweater contest to a group holiday lunch, there was plenty of holiday spirit. We appreciate all our DCMO BOCES team members, and it was fun to share some time together celebrating the season. #dcmosupport #dcmoteam
Students in the DCMO BOCES Welding class at Harrold Campus recently put their skills to work for a local volunteer fire department. The front bumper of this Unadilla Fire Department truck had gotten cracked, but repairing it required some specialized welding. “We are equipped to do MIG aluminum welding here,” according to Matthew Hoffmeister, Welding instructor, “so they brought it here for repair.” A good experience for our students, and a good outcome for the volunteer fire department! #dcmopartnerships
There are many great opportunities available at DCMO BOCES right now– here’s a couple of examples! Go to www.dcmoboces.com/o/dcmo-boces/page/employment-opportunities to see all the available positions. It's a great time to work at DCMO BOCES!
On December 10, Juniors of the Security and Law Enforcement class at DCMO BOCES Harrold Campus hosted Deputy Tryon of the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office as a guest speaker. Students learned about the daily tasks of a Sheriff's Deputy and the requirements to become one. As Deputy Tryon has also been a former Correctional Officer, they were able to dive into questions in relation to both careers and his experiences at both within the Sheriff's Office. Thank you to Deputy Tryon for sharing your time and experience with us! #dcmopartnerships
On December 10, 2024, Seniors of the Security and Law Enforcement class at DCMO BOCES Harrold Campus hosted Staff Sergeant Rich Pangan and recent Security Forces graduate Evan VanAlstyne from the United States Air Force. Students learned about the job opportunities available within the Air Force as a member of the Security Forces, as well as the ASVAB and physical requirements. Thank you to Staff Sergeant Pangan and Airman Evan VanAlstyne for sharing your time and experience with us! #dcmopartnerships
Pre-K and kindergarten educators from Bainbridge-Guilford CSD and Unadilla Valley CSD attended a “Make & Take” hands-on Workshop this week at the DCMO BOCES Support Services Center in Norwich, learning to use the Lego STEAM Park set to introduce students to STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) concepts. The class was led by DCMO BOCES Instruction Support Computer Services Coordinator Rebecca Roberts. 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.
Students from 10 area schools were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society last month at a ceremony at Harrold Campus. Congratulations!
On November 6, members of the Security and Law Enforcement class from Harrold Campus attended a trip to New York City to the 9/11 Museum and Memorial. The students participated in a guided tour of the Museum, viewing artifacts from the site, as well as learning the history, significance, and impact of these items as they related to 9/11.
Students from 7 area schools were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society last week at a ceremony at Pole Campus. Congratulations!
52 DCMO BOCES students from 12 Career & Technical Education programs at the Robert W. Harrold Campus were inducted into the prestigious National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) on Thursday.
DCMO BOCES will be closed today for all 10- and 12-month staff. This includes Harrold Campus, Pole Campus and the Support Services Center.
Those involved in snow removal should wait for guidance from their supervisor regarding the schedule. Be safe everyone!
Thirty-three DCMO BOCES students from the Alan D. Pole Campus were inducted into the prestigious National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) on Tuesday.
Educators from Bainbridge-Guilford CSD, Walton CSD and DCMO BOCES Pole Campus attended a Playful Learning professional learning workshop at the DCMO BOCES Support Services Center in Norwich last week. Playful learning is a teaching approach that leverages the natural inclination of children to learn through play, exploration and discovery. Participants were actively engaged in a playful learning environment as they learned how to design and facilitate playful learning activities that align with the standards and promote collaboration. The class was led by DCMO BOCES 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.
Students from area schools and several DCMO BOCES programs attended the "Real World: Money Edition” event at the Alan D. Pole Campus on Thursday. The event, developed by Sidney Federal Credit Union and presented in partnership with DCMO BOCES, allows students to practice making financial decisions in a variety of real-life situations, visiting different tables to see the impact of their decisions in different categories. Participating schools included Gilbertsville-Mount Upton CSD, Walton CSD, Laurens CSD and several DCMO BOCES career & technical education programs.
Unfortunately, the Glass Blown Ornaments class that was scheduled for November 21 has been canceled.
Two DCMO BOCES employees were recognized this week for their work by the New York School Public Relations Association (NYSPRA). Scott Jensen, Public Information Specialist, received an Award of Excellence for Photography and an Award of Honor for Budget/Bond Newsletter in the 2024 NYSPRA Communications Contest. Dean Russin, Public Information Specialist, received an Award of Honor for Social Media in the annual contest. Jensen received both of his awards for work he did in his role as a DCMO Public Relations Specialist serving Delaware Academy– a photo of firefighters with a student at the elementary school, and design and copywriting of an 8-page capital project mailer. Russin received his Award of Honor for social media event coverage in his role in his role as a DCMO Public Relations Specialist serving Sherburne-Earlville CSD– coverage of a coach’s final game, with one post breaking a school record for reach and engagement. This is the third year Russin has been recognized with a NYSPRA award, and Jensen’s first.
Jensen provides public information services to DCMO BOCES and Delaware Academy CSD at Delhi. Russin provides public information services to Sherburne-Earlville CSD and Gilbertsville-Mount Upton CSD. Congratulations!
Welder Nate Dunham and welding trainer DJ Meecha from The Raymond Corporation were in Mr. Aarismaa’s Welding class at the Alan D. Pole Campus last Wednesday, helping juniors learn the basics of spray transfer MIG welding. With seniors, they gave a demonstration welding out the Raymond certification plate test. We appreciate the ongoing support The Raymond Corporation provides our students!
Students from area schools and several DCMO BOCES programs attended the "Real World: Money Edition” event at the Robert W. Harrold Campus on Tuesday. The event, developed by Sidney Federal Credit Union and presented in partnership with DCMO BOCES, allows students to practice making financial decisions in a variety of real-life situations, visiting different tables to see the impact of their decisions in different categories. Students from the DCMO BOCES Business program assisted volunteers from SFCU, Delhi Telephone Company and Limitless Performing Arts Complex in staffing the tables. Participating schools included Deposit CSD, Afton CSD, Oneonta CSD, Bainbridge-Guilford School District, Sidney CSD, Delaware Academy CSD at Delhi, and Walton CSD, as well as the DCMO BOCES New Visions Education program.
Make your very own holiday gifts! Join us for this fun class to create real, glass-blown ornaments! Led by the Studio for Art & Craft, the class costs $75 per person for two glass-blown ornaments and gift box (with stands add $12). Class will be in the dining room of the Alan D. Pole Campus in Norwich. Register soon – call 607-335-1210. Brought to you by DCMO BOCES Adult & Continuing Education.
