TST BOCES - Tompkins · Seneca · Tioga

Scoopin’ up leadership, one parfait at a time! 🍨 From parfait cups to leadership tips, juniors and seniors at CTE spent the past two days exploring the student leadership organizations that make our programs shine: SkillsUSA, NTHS, HOSA, and FFA. It was a delicious way to learn about all of the sweet opportunities at CTE! 🌟🔧📚🩺🌱🍒 #CTEProud #StudentLeadership #SkillsUSA #NTHS #HOSA #FFA #CareerAndTechEd #SweetOpportunities #FutureLeaders #LeadershipDay #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESproud

✨ Open House @ TST BOCES!
📅 Wednesday, Oct. 8 • 5–6:30 p.m.
Programs: CTE | RAS | Exceptional Education
Come explore, connect, and celebrate learning with us! #BackToSchool #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

💫 First day excitement is here! 🎉 Across our districts, students are beginning their 2025–2026 school year between Wednesday and Monday. Enjoy these first day photos from those who have already kicked things off! ✨📚 #FirstDaySmiles #BackToSchool #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

🎉OPENING DAY 2025 🌟 Team TST is ready. We’re excited. Let’s do this, 2025–2026! 🚀 #OpeningDay #Education #BackToSchool #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

The Summer Rewind: One last splash of summer before the new school year begins! 🌊🎉 #SummerSchoolFun #SoLongSummer #SummerRewind #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

🌎🍴 The Great Flavor Road Trip made a stop at Summer School! 🗺️✨ Our students hit the road without ever having to leave school. 🚗💨 Each classroom became a pit stop serving up iconic dishes from across the U.S. From coast to coast, students explored culture, flavor, and creativity through food. A road trip never tasted so good! 🍴 #GreatFlavorRoadTrip #SummerSchoolAdventures #ConnectingMindInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

✨ Our most successful Summer Hiring Event yet! 👏 💫 We had over 20 attendees and are thrilled to celebrate 13 new hires joining the TST BOCES family! 🧑‍🏫💙 Special thanks to Larry Workman and Cierra Mincher from the Tompkins County, NY Department for guiding applicants through the process, and to our HR, Admin, and Facilities staff for their support and teamwork. 🙌 Still want to join our team? Open positions are always posted at tstboces.org/jobs. 💻📌 We can’t wait to see everyone’s smiling faces (new + returning) on September 2nd as we kick off the 2025–2026 school year! 🎉🍎 #WeAreTST #BackToSchool2025 #TeamTST #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

🚓🚑🚒 Community Day = Best Day! 🎉 Last Monday our students had the chance to meet local heroes, explore their vehicles and gear, collect stickers, ask questions, and even hear their voices over the loud speakers (always a crowd favorite!) 🎤🙌 A heartfelt thank you to our amazing community partners: 💙 Bangs Ambulance 💙 University Police at SUNY Cortland 💙 Cayuga Heights Police Department 💙 Cornell University Police Department 💙 Ithaca Police Department 💙 NYS Department of Environmental Conservation 💙 Tompkins County Sheriff's Office 💙 New York State Police 💙 Ithaca Airport Fire Rescue Community Day reminds us of the many people who keep our community safe, supported, and connected. 💛 Thank you for all that you do. #TSTBOCES #CommunityDay #SummerSchool #LocalHeroes #CommunityStrong #ThankYouHeroes #StudentExperience #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #BuildingConnections #Gratitude #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

✨Are you ready for it?✨ A new era of TST BOCES communication starts now. 📲 Find out more at tstboces.org/parents. #ParentSquare #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

150 Years of Fair Fun 💙🎡☀️ From cotton candy to carnival rides, sweet treats to big smiles, Celebrating Abilities Day at the Broome County Fair is a summer tradition that never gets old. 🍭🍧🎠 #BroomeCountyFair #CelebratingAbilitiesDay #150YearsOfBroomeCountyFair #FairTradition #SummerSchoolJoy #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

📣 Register today for the 2025 Diversity Symposium of Thought Leaders! 🗓️ From local stories to statewide strategy, this two day event invites educators to explore equity, identity, and belonging through hands-on field experiences and inspiring workshops rooted in our region’s history. 🌱📚 🚌 New this year: afternoon field trips to local learning sites across the Ithaca community like the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park and an active Underground Railroad dig at St. James AME Zion Church. 🗓 August 11–12 📍 Ithaca High School 🔗 Link in our news feed to learn more and register! #DiversitySymposium2025 #TSTBOCES #EquityInEducation #CRSE #PlaceBasedLearning #ProfessionalLearning #EducationForAll #IthacaEvents #TeacherPD #HandsOnLearning #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

What do curling and education leadership have in common? 🥌📚 Strategy, teamwork, and a drive to reach the goal! 🎯 Our TST BOE is doing all of that and more at the Rural Schools Association conference! 💬🤝✨ #RuralSchoolsAssociation #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud #BOEInAction

It’s always better when we’re together! 💙 This week kicked off summer school, and we’re thrilled to welcome students from across the region to our campus. Here’s to learning, growing, adventure, fun, and a little summer magic along the way! ✨☀️📖💡🌻✨ #SummerSchool2025 #TSTBOCES #BetterTogether #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

🚨 Summer Hiring Event! 🚨 📅 Tuesday, Aug. 5 | 10AM–4PM 📍 TST BOCES, Ithaca NY We’re hiring: ✅ Teacher Aides ✅ Admin Assistants ✅ Bus Drivers ✅ Substitutes ✅ Certified Positions 💬 On-the-spot interviews 🚶 Walk-ins welcome 📄 Bring resume + ID & references 🔗 Details + registration at: 👉 tstboces.org/jobs #TSTBOCES #NowHiring #IthacaJobs #EducationCareers #BOCESProud #JoinOurTeam

Looking back at a day that reminded us what true determination and joy look like. 🫶✨ Students from Dryden, Lansing, Groton, and TST BOCES came together to compete in the annual Dryden Games, an inclusive athletic event for a day full of smiles, encouragement, and photo finishes. 📸🏁 We’re incredibly proud of all the participants, especially our TST BOCES students, who gave it their all and reminded us what it means to be a true champion. 🏅👏 A heartfelt thank you to the Dryden Central School District staff, student volunteers, local businesses, and community members who helped make the event so special. #DrydenGames #TSTBOCES #InclusionMatters #EveryChampionCounts #CommunityStrong #BOCESProud #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth

It’s always special to meet the future and today we welcomed our newest P-TECH cohort of students for Day 1 of Bridge Week! 🎉🤝 Our day was full of connection, creativity, and collaboration. From spaghetti tower challenges to digital creations in Adobe and TinkerCAD, students explored what it means to be part of our P-TECH community. We focused on learning about ourselves, each other, and the Tompkins Cortland Community College spaces we call home during the school year. We can’t wait to build on today’s energy with Day 2 tomorrow! 🚀💡 #PTECHBridgeWeek #FutureReady #STEAMEducation #PTECHAcademy #ConnectingMindsInsiringGrowth #BOCESProud

🎉 Congratulations to Nicole Morrow, our 2025 CTE Student of the Year! From fostering kittens to leading in the Animal Science classroom, and on the soccer field, Nicole has truly done it all. Her passion for animal care, leadership in SkillsUSA and FFA, and drive to succeed make her a shining example of what Career & Tech Education is all about. 🐾🩺✨ “She doesn’t simply show up, she elevates the entire program with her presence.” 💬 Read more about Nicole’s journey and her future plans in our NEWS section. #CTEExcellence #TSTBOCES #StudentOfTheYear #CareerAndTechEd #FutureVet #CTEProud #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

Nothing says "summer kickoff" like Hot Dog Day at TST BOCES! 🌭☀️ Last Friday, we gathered for one of our favorite traditions—Hot Dog Day! Every staff member joined in for food, laughter, and the kind of community spirit that makes TST so special. This year’s celebration brought next-level energy: 👕 Our District Superintendent Lily Talcott rocked a hot dog bowling shirt 🧢 Staff showed up in themed pants, hats, earrings, and even hair clips! 🦖 An inflatable dinosaur roamed the halls 📸 And of course, we took plenty of photos to capture the fun! Alongside our Board of Education, we proudly honored staff with service pins recognizing 5 to 35 years of dedication. 💐 We also celebrated those stepping into retirement, grateful for the years they’ve given to us and the impact they've had in our organization. We're heading into summer with full hearts, big smiles, and endless appreciation for this amazing team. Happy Summer, TST Family! 💙☀️ #HotDogDay #TSTBOCES #EndOfYearCelebration #StaffAppreciation #WeAreBOCES #SummerStartsNow #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

🚛 Ready to hit the road toward a new career? Our brand-new CDL training program starts July 7! Limited spots are still available for this 4-week course. Learn more + apply today ➡️ https://www.tstboces.org/article/2292301 #CDLTraining #AdultEducation #TruckDriving #CareerTraining #WorkforceDevelopment #TompkinsCounty #TC3 #TSTBOCES #DrivingYourFuture #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

✨ A Picture Worth a Thousand Moments 🖼️ Earlier this week, Turning Point Elementary hosted its annual end-of-year awards ceremony to celebrate each student in a meaningful and personal way. 💬💖 Teachers and staff each selected one word to describe every student, capturing their strengths, growth, and unique spirit. Those words were then woven into word cloud keepsakes shaped like something the student loves—Minecraft, Spiderman, butterflies, horses, and more. 🎮🦸🦋 Families and friends joined the celebration, cheering as each student received their custom picture. It was a heartfelt way to honor how far our students have come and the bright futures ahead. 🌟 Congratulations to all, and have a wonderful summer! ☀️ #TurningPointElementary #StudentCelebration #WordsMatter #EndOfYearAwards #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud