Over the next few weeks, DCMO BOCES will be visiting schools to speak to students about the Career & Technical Education options available to them for their junior and senior years. Here, Christina McCall-Hopkins, Career Destinations Work Based Learning Coordinator, and Donielle Jordan, Work Experience Coordinator, speak with 10 grade students at Delaware Academy Central School at Delhi during their visit on Tuesday. Schools will also have an opportunity for their 8th and 10th grade students to visit a DCMO BOCES campus to learn more about some of the specific CTE programs available to them.
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Educators from Afton Central School, Bainbridge-Guilford Central School, Delaware Academy Central School at Delhi and Downsville Central School were at the DCMO BOCES Support Services Center in Norwich on Tuesday. They were engaged in LETRS Volume 2, part of a professional learning series for educators focusing on language comprehension: vocabulary, background knowledge, language structure, literacy knowledge, and verbal reasoning, led by Professional Learning Facilitator Julia Houk. LETRS 1 and 2 courses will be offered again at the Support Services Center in March.
There are some great opportunities available at DCMO BOCES right now, including these two. Go to http://www.dcmoboces.com/.../page/employment-opportunities to see all the available positions. It's a great time to work at DCMO BOCES!
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The proposed DCMO BOCES Capital Building Project focuses on these “Core Four” principles: providing a safe and secure space for students; building in the flexibility to react to changing needs in the future; expanding opportunities for students, and providing responsible stewardship to our facilities.
Providing safe and secure spaces will include building a new entrance for CTE students at the Harrold campus, creating secure vestibule entrances at both campuses, and renovating classroom spaces and shops to improve safety and security.
Community members in the 16 school districts of DCMO BOCES will have an opportunity to vote on the project on February 3, 2026. Learn more at www.dcmoboces.com – click on the Capital Building Project link, found in the top right corner of every page.
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Congratulations to Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Officer Paige Duchnowski on being named the Sheriff’s Office Employee of the Quarter this month. Paige completed the DCMO BOCES Security & Law Enforcement program at the Robert W. Harrold campus and graduated from Sidney Central School last June, joining the Sheriff’s Office in July. Pictured are, left to right: Corrections 1st Sgt. Heath Goff, Sheriff Craig DuMond, Corrections Officer Paige Duchnowski, Undersheriff Kim Smith and Corrections 1st Sgt. Ivan Brkaric. Photo provided by the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office.
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DCMO BOCES has proposed a $44.4 million capital building project. Watch your mailbox for an informational newsletter about the project, sent to residences within the DCMO BOCES region. It’s also available on the DCMO BOCES website– just click the Capital Building Project tab at the top of every page, and look under “Resources” for the newsletter link.
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The Robert W. Harrold Campus will be operating on a two-hour delay today, Wednesday, January 7.
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We have an immediate opening for a Courier/Van Driver! Here’s your opportunity to join our team– find out more here. It's a great time to work at DCMO BOCES!
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Recently, Early Childhood Education students from Pole and Harrold campuses and New Vision Education students participated in a hands-on “Playful Learning” workshop led by Christine Newell, DCMO BOCES Coordinator of Staff and Curriculum Development. This learning approach leverages the natural inclination of children to learn through play, exploration and discovery, and involves creating an engaging learning environment that promotes active participation, creativity, and problem solving. Students were able to learn the importance of incorporating playful learning into teaching practice to help enhance student engagement, foster a positive learning experience, and promote deeper understanding of complex concepts. The students actively engaged in an exploration of bees in a playful learning environment and learned how to design and facilitate play learning activities that align with the standards and developmentally appropriate practices.
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Our Preschool class from the Pole Campus visited the DCMO BOCES Support Services Center for a Christmas Trick-or-Treat experience! The hallways were transformed into a Winter Wonderland, complete with an igloo that had penguins and bears inside! Students collected treats along the way and even met the Grinch.Thank you to all DCMO BOCES staff who helped create this memorable experience for our youngest students!
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On November 16, the SUNY Broome academic team welcomed 47 students to a day of college- and career-exploration in manufacturing. They provided a tour of their state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, allowing students to identify potential career paths, including Virtual Reality, 3D Printing, Robotics, Electronics, and more.
Jessica Beadly from The Raymond Corporation spoke to the students about the company, highlighting the profile of the ideal job applicant and employee. SUNY Broome’s Director of Training, Education, and Workforce Development Danielle Britton shared information on the many opportunities for students to prepare for careers in advanced manufacturing. Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School Business Teacher Greg Bonczkowski brought his whole class to the career exploration experience, and students shared their excitement about getting to know the campus and future opportunities with SUNY Broome. Students from Oxford Academy Central School also attended the event.
The College and Career Day experience is an initiative of the DCMO BOCES enrichment education program, open to any school in the region. For more information about upcoming Enrichment Education events, visit tiny.cc/DCMOenrichment
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Students at the Alan D. Pole Campus recently had the opportunity to shop for gifts for the important people in their lives during the annual Holiday Bazaar. DCMO BOCES staff donated all of the items, making the event completely free for students. Thank you, and thanks to our DCMO BOCES team members who helped students select and wrap their gifts– your support made the experience even more special!
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Staff from the DCMO BOCES Support Services Center served pancakes and maple syrup last Tuesday at the Pole Campus in Norwich. Students and staff alike enjoyed the tasty breakfast. Staff from the SSC served pancakes at the Harrold Campus on Monday. It's estimated that between the two campuses, the Support Services Center staff made around 2,000 pancakes!
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Students and staff at the Robert W. Harrold Campus got a sweet start to the week with pancakes and syrup, prepared and served by staff from the DCMO BOCES Support Services Center who traveled to Sidney Center for the event. Santa made a surprise visit as well. Naturally, the maple syrup was made by students in the Conservation program. Thank you to all who made this delicious breakfast possible!
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Students in the DCMO BOCES Carpentry and Conservation programs at Pole Campus met with Ray Tucker, Training Director for the Central New York Electrical Training Alliance, which is sponsored by IBEW Local 43 and Finger Lakes NY Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association. Mr.Tucker spoke with juniors and seniors about career pathways and job opportunities available through the electrical union. We appreciate him taking the time to share information and answer student questions.
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Samantha Harrington, a Financial Education Officer from Sidney Federal Credit Union, visited DCMO BOCES Pole Campus last week to meet with students in the Carpentry, Computer Technology, Early Childhood Education, and Visual Communications programs. She introduced students to money management skills designed to build lifelong financial well-being. She’ll be returning later this school year to continue the series, giving students real-world knowledge they can use now and in the future.
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Students in the Cosmetology class at Harrold Campus heard from guest speaker Tom Perkins from B-Sharp, a shear sharpening and sales business, on Monday. Mr. Perkins has 25 years of experience working with professional hair cutting shears, and he provided an in-depth look at the craftsmanship, care, and safety behind one of the most important tools in the cosmetology industry. Students learned where professional shears are made and the process involved in their production, giving students a better understanding of why professional tools are an important investment, requiring care and responsibility but playing a crucial role in a cosmetology career.
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DCMO BOCES has proposed a $44.4 million capital project designed to renew and strengthen our ability to serve the students of our 16 component school districts. The project includes repairs and upgrades to both the Harrold and Pole campuses, an addition to the Harrold campus, and the purchase of the Masonville School site for student program expansion. Community members in the 16 school districts of DCMO BOCES will have an opportunity to vote on the project on February 3, 2026. Learn more about Renewal 2027: DCMO BOCES Capital Building Project at www.dcmoboces.com – click on the Capital Building Project link, found in the top right corner of every page.
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Educators from Oxford Academy CSD, Norwich CSD, Unatego CSD, Sherburne-Earlville CSD, and DCMO BOCES spent Friday becoming more familiar with First In Math, a learning platform available to all students in grades K-8. They spent part of the day exploring the teacher side of the platform, and part trying out the math games as a “student” player. Friday’s professional learning opportunity was facilitated by DCMO BOCES Instructional Support Services Coordinator of Staff and Curriculum Development Nan Gizowski.
The Board of Education meeting scheduled for tonight, Wednesday, December 10 has been postponed to Tuesday, December 16 at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the Robert W. Harrold Campus in Sidney Center.
