On Thursday May 16th, fifteen students from the DCMO BOCES Harrold Campus Conservation program traveled to Paul Smith’s College in the Adirondacks to compete in the New York State Conservation Contests. Thirteen BOCES and Tech Ed programs from across the state competed against one another in program curriculum competitions such as tree identification, maple identification and knowledge, heavy equipment operation, tree felling and forestry. The students also competed in traditional woodsmen’s contests. The students were accompanied by teachers Tim Crumb, Jake Sweet and Braeden Williams from Pole Campus and Zack Whittaker, Nanette Latourette, Amanda Larsen and Ken Larsen from Harrold Campus.
Harrold Campus students placed in the top three of seven different contests, including three first place winners. First place in the Bulldozer Backfilling competition was senior Larry Meeker from Afton, first place in Excavator Operation was junior Justin Hogancamp from Afton, and senior Connor Derr from Unatego won the Maple competition. Also placing from the Harrold Campus was Morgan Barnes and Landon Ruling, 2nd and 3rd in Maple, Robert Black, 3rd in Tree Felling, Alexes Sousa and Robert Black 3rd in Peavey Log Roll, and Jacob Butts and Alexes Sousa, 2nd in Crosscut Saw. Connor Derr and Gavin Gifford took 3rd place in the Team Fire Build contest.
On Thursday May 16th, fifteen students from the DCMO BOCES Pole Campus Conservation program traveled to Paul Smith’s College in the Adirondacks to compete in the New York State Conservation Contests. Thirteen BOCES and Tech Ed programs from across the state competed against one another in program curriculum competitions such as tree identification, maple identification and knowledge, heavy equipment operation, tree felling and forestry. The students also competed in traditional woodsmen’s contests. The students were accompanied by teachers Tim Crumb, Jake Sweet and Braeden Williams from Pole Campus and Zack Whittaker, Nanette Latourette, Amanda Larsen and Ken Larsen from Harrold Campus.
Pole Campus students placed in the top three of six different contests, including a first place winner. Joe Thomsen took first place in the Bulldozer Log Roll, Jaden Webb placed 3rd in Bulldozer Trenching, Nick Palmer placed 3rd in the Log Skidder contest, Wyatt Meade and Tanner Sullivan placed 3rd in the 2-Person Crosscut contest, Riley Jones placed 2nd Log Scaling, and Kelcie Tefft placed 2nd place in the Female Pulp Throw.
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, DCMO BOCES helped celebrate this important milestone with signing ceremonies at both the Harrold and Pole campuses. Employers, family, teachers and administrators from both DCMO BOCES and students’ home schools gathered and watched as 14 students at Pole and 15 students at Harrold signed certificates commemorating their agreement to begin their careers with 16 different employers or trade unions. We are so proud of their accomplishment, and look forward to their continuing contribution to our region! Here are some photos from Thursday's signing ceremony at Pole Campus.
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, DCMO BOCES helped celebrate this important milestone with signing ceremonies at both the Harrold and Pole campuses. Employers, family, teachers and administrators from both DCMO BOCES and students’ home schools gathered and watched as 14 students at Pole and 15 students at Harrold signed certificates commemorating their agreement to begin their careers with 16 different employers or trade unions. We are so proud of their accomplishment, and look forward to their continuing contribution to our region! Here are some photos from Wednesday's signing ceremony at Harrold Campus.
The DCMO BOCES New Vision students in the Allied Health and Law & Government programs hosted their Senior Research Poster Forum at SUNY Morrisville-Norwich Campus last week . This event marked the culmination of a year-long project where students diligently researched their topics, becoming experts in their respective fields and identifying solutions to some of today's most pressing issues, guided by instructors Gina Rapp, Miranda Hunter, & Tim Taranto. The students presented their findings to an audience that included their families, teachers, school administrators, SUNY Morrisville staff, and employees from various rotation sites where they had shadowed throughout the year.
Congratulations to Justina Parsons and Noah Fleury, winners of the T&K Harrington Scholarship. Read more about it here: https://www.dcmoboces.com/article/1621475
Students from the DCMO BOCES Nurse Assisting, Practical Nursing, Automotive Technology, and Security and Law Enforcement programs at the Pole Campus in Norwich attended an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) career exploration event last week at the Lt. Warren E. Eaton Airport in Norwich. Members of EMS services from Greene, New Berlin, South Otselic and the Norwich City Fire Department participated, along with staff from the Chenango County Office of Emergency Services and LifeNet 7-8 (critical care flight team) from Sidney. Students learned about the different roles the emergency services provide, and the career opportunities available in emergency medical fields. This was a great opportunity, and the students were excited to participate!
DCMO BOCES Robert W. Harrold Campus hosted the annual Senior Showcase and Open House last Wednesday. Senior Career & Technical Education students presented their final projects and talked with friends and visitors about their future plans, and throughout the building, teachers visited with families. There was a lot of pride in the hard work that was on display, and it was great to be able to show it off!
The gymnasium at DCMO BOCES Alan D. Pole Campus was the site of our annual Senior Showcase and Open House last week, and it was filled with great work and an appreciative audience. Senior Career & Technical Education students presented their final projects and talked with friends and visitors about their future plans. There was a lot to be proud of!
More accolades for DCMO BOCES Public Information Specialist Dean Russin and this breakthrough social media campaign for Sherburne-Earlville CSD. https://www.dcmoboces.com/article/1618721
DCMO BOCES is hosting the Leadership Chenango class of 2024 today at the Support Services Center in Norwich. The class, which meets twice a month from February through October, will spend the day learning about DCMO BOCES and its educational services from DCMO BOCES District Superintendent Michael Rullo and members of his Administrative Cabinet. The group will also learn from other local educational leaders, including board members and school superintendents. The facilitator for the group is Melissa Stagnaro, who is also a member of the DCMO BOCES Board of Education. For the last 35 years, Leadership Chenango has groomed up-and-coming community and business leaders by giving them a greater understanding of the greater Chenango Community while helping them enhance and develop their personal and professional leadership skills. It is a program of the Chenango Foundation, the non-profit arm of Commerce Chenango.
The DCMO BOCES School Store is back! The store will be open until May 31, 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/
The DCMO BOCES Arts In Education (AIE) cooperative service provides arts and cultural learning experiences for students and teachers from school districts in the DCMO BOCES and Otsego Northern Catskills BOCES regions. Learn more at www.dcmoboces.com/page/arts-in-education
New York State DEC Forest Ranger Jason Seeley visited Ms. Reichert-Morgan’s Security & Law Enforcement class Tuesday at the DCMO BOCES Harrold Campus. He spoke to the students about the duties of a forest ranger, education requirements, job requirements, job training, and academy life. He also showed students his truck, which contains his "workspace," including ropes for rappelling or rock climbing during search and rescues, wildfire gear, and a plethora of other gear needed for the many duties of a forest ranger.
Caden Sutton, Kameran Franklin, and Gavin Diehl are volunteering at Graceview Manor in Norwich through the DCMO BOCES Carpentry and Building Trades classroom Work-based Learning Program. Students are working on residential projects such as plumbing and drywall as well as building and grounds maintenance. Nice work!
Monday was a busy day for seniors in the DCMO BOCES Welding program at the Alan D. Pole Campus– it was evaluation day for their senior projects, and The Raymond Corporation was on hand to provide expert and specialized testing and evaluation. Welding Instructor Jaan Aarismaa notes that the senior project is a standardized welding competition used by Raymond Corporation and Toyota, and Raymond Corporation has provided both the materials for the project and the staff and equipment for testing, and Fastenal Company has provided prizes. Here, Raymond Corporation employee D. J. Micha operates a hydrostatic testing machine as he evaluates a DCMO BOCES student’s senior project. Looking on are Scott Carlson from Fastenal, student Michael Blenis, Jim Clapper from Raymond Corporation, Nathan Dunham from Raymond Corporation, and student Justin Chesebro, Jr.
DCMO BOCES has named Ryan DeMars the new Principal at the Alan D. Pole Campus in Norwich. Mr. DeMars began his new position on Wednesday, May 15. Previously, he was at DCMO BOCES Robert M. Harrold Campus in Sidney Center, where he was an Assistant Principal. Welcome, Mr. DeMars!
Here are a few more photos from the Scholar Recognition Program Monday night at the SUNY Oneonta Alumni Field House. DCMO BOCES was pleased to join ONC BOCES and SUNY Oneonta in presenting the event, in partnership with our sponsors from the academic and business communities.
The 2024 Scholar Recognition Program recognized the scholastic achievements of seniors selected by each of the schools in the DCMO and ONC BOCES regions, along with a mentor chosen by the student. The program and this week’s awards dinner and presentation could not happen without the support of the local business and academic community. Thank you to the underwriting sponsor, NBT Insurance Agency LLC, and the facility sponsor, SUNY Oneonta, along with other major sponsors, including Sidney Federal Credit Union, NBT Bank NA, Hartwick College, SUNY Morrisville – Norwich Campus, and The Daily Star. Additional sponsors include Arcadis Architects P.C., Astrocom Electronics, BCA Architects & Engineers, Casella Waste Management, Chobani, Community Bank NA, Ferrara Fiorenza PC, Karl W. Reynard Agency, Leonard Bus Sales Inc., New York Central Mutual Insurance, Robert O. Mable Agency, Inc., and The Raymond Corporation. Your support is appreciated!
On May 9, the DCMO BOCES Pole Campus Early Childhood Education class visited Solitude Farmz in Oxford, New York. Owners Taylor and Nancy Zimmer talked to the students about the power of possibilities, purpose, and the ability to be of service. Solitude Farmz describes itself as “not just a destination, but a space for dreaming and refreshing the soul.” Located against the tranquil McDonough State Park Forest, it offers miles of trail walking that includes a vast overlook and breathtaking gorge. They offer rental Airbnb accommodations, professional development, as well as education and access to their Monarch Waystation. The Early Childhood Education class would like to send a special thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Zimmer for their time, as well as the opportunity for us to have a day out in nature while being educated about the possibilities in our fields of interest. We look forward to next year!
