🎨 🖥 From classroom creatives to campus communicators—Meet Talen, Riley, Nemo, and Randy, Digital Media seniors who turned their skills into real-world experience through internships with the TST BOCES PR Department. 🎥 🎬
They designed, edited, photographed, and collaborated on projects that supported and elevated the stories of our organization.
📸 💬 Curious what they created and what they learned?
➡️ Read about their experience: https://www.tstboces.org/article/2175653
#WorkBasedLearning #CTE #Internship #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
Get ready to spice up your week!
Bistro 555 is serving up a Mexican-themed menu from April 29–May 2, featuring dishes like Black Bean Flautas, Arroz Albondigas, Beef Empanadas, and more! Plus, don’t miss out on classic desserts like Capirotada and Arroz con Leche, available all week.
First come, first served — ¡Buen provecho! Open Tuesday-Friday 11:10 am-12:20pm.
(Menu and prices in the photo. Bistro phone number: 607-257-1551 ext. 2011)
Skills, leadership, excellence — our students embodied it all at the SkillsUSA NYS Competition! 🏆🌟
Special congratulations to our medalists:
🥇 Morgan Wyllie – 1st Place, Motorcycle Service Technology (Heavy Equipment) 🏍️
🥈 Talen Harrington & Sammie Burdick – 2nd Place, Digital Cinema Production (Digital Media) 🎥
🥈 Cayden Dryja – 2nd Place, Employment Application Process - Basic (Heavy Equipment) 👷
🥈 Riley White – 2nd Place, T-Shirt Design (Digital Media) 👕
🥈 Landon Chueng – 2nd Place, Electronics Technology (P-TECH) ⚡
🥉 Aidan Selover – 3rd Place, Related Technical Math (P-TECH)➗
Every one of our students represented TST BOCES with passion and drive, and we couldn't be prouder! 💙
#SkillsUSAChampions #IgniteYourPotential #FutureReady #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
🏆 Our TST students took on the SkillsUSA NYS Competition this week and we’re thrilled to celebrate their incredible accomplishments! 🏆
A huge shoutout to our first place champion, who’s headed to the national competition in Atlanta! 🌟 Congratulations to:
🥇 Morgan Wyllie – Motorcycle Service Technology 🏍️
Applause for our second place achievers:
🥈 Talen Harrington & Sammie Burdick – Digital Cinema Production 🎥
🥈 Cayden Dryja – Employment Application Process - Basic 👷♂️
🥈 Landon Chueng – Electronics Technology from TST P-TECH ⚡
🥈 Riley White – T-Shirt Design 👕
And a big congrats to our third place finisher:
🥉 Aidan Selover – Related Technical Math from TST P-TECH➗
📸 Stay tuned for a full gallery of photos showcasing the action and celebrations! We’re so proud of every student who gave it their all and represented TST with excellence! 👏🌟 #BOCESProud #IgniteYourPotential #SkillsUSAChampions #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
...And they’re off! 🚌💨
Meet Team TST — 36 incredible students from TST BOCES Career and Tech and TST PTECH heading to Syracuse to compete in the SkillsUSA NYS Championships! 💪⭐
📅 Thursday: Competition Day
🏅 Friday: Winners Announced
Follow our stories for behind-the-scenes action and live updates. We're already so proud of each student as they show what it means to #IgniteYourPotential! Let's go #TeamTST! 💙🔥
#SkillsUSA #SkillsUSANYS #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
🐾 Paws, Pose, and Performance! 🐾
Our Animal Science juniors recently visited the Salt City Cluster Dog Show at the NYS Fairgrounds, in partnership with the Onondaga Kennel Association and American Kennel Club. From breed showcases to agility and command testing, students got an inside look at the dedication, training, and talent behind the show ring. 🐶✨ #CTEInAction #AnimalScience #DogShowExperience #HandsOnLearning #TSTBOCES #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
No more spring break snoozin’—time for some serious cruisin’ through this week’s menu at Bistro 555! From sweet potato fries to fried fish on Friday, we’re bringing the flavor all week long. Don’t forget—meals are first come, first served, so roll on in while the grill’s still hot!
We’re open Tuesday-Friday, 11:10am-12:20pm!
#Bistro555 #StudentChefs #CTECooking #LunchGoals #FreshOffBreak #SupportCTE #FoodieFinds #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
✨ 🐐 Animal Science Takes on the Capitol! 🏛️ ✨
On March 26, nine of our TST BOCES Career and Tech Animal Science students brought hands-on learning to Albany during the third annual Rural Resources Fair, hosted by Senator Rachel May and Assemblymember Anna Kelles.
Co-hosting a table with Nellie's Knoll Creamery (and their adorable baby goats!), our students showcased TST BOCES campus-led initiatives, promoted the power of CTE, and connected with legislators like Senator May and Senator Manktelo, among many others!
From networking to educating the public on rural issues, our students represented the future of agriculture and career-ready education with pride! 💼🌱🐾 #CTEWorks #TSTBOCES #AnimalScience #HandsOnLearning #RuralResourcesFair #FutureReady #FFA #AlbanyAdventure #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
💬 "They were family." 💙
Through our Career Skills Program, TST BOCES students connect with Cornell University peers to build real-world skills, and lifelong friendships. This powerful partnership helps students from both institutions grow in confidence, communication, and career readiness.
🧠 Connecting Minds, Inspiring Growth! 🌱
Read more via the Cornell Chronicle: 🔗 http://news.cornell.edu/.../group-offers-skills-and...
#BOCESProud #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth
⚠️ Difference Makers Wanted ⚠️
Step into a role where your work truly matters.
At TST BOCES, we’re looking for passionate individuals ready to make a difference. You’ll find the tools, the support, and the spirit to help you thrive and love what you do.
💙 Be part of something bigger.
🩵 Be a Difference Maker.
⚡ Apply today: www.tstboces.org/jobs
#NowHiring #ApplyToday #Ithaca #JobsInEducation #ActionFigureTrend #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
Cue the glam, the glitz, and the good times! ✨
Our Turning Point crew hit the red carpet last Friday for a glamorous night at the annual Dinner Dance, hosted by Cornell University at Moakley House. With an Oscars theme, VIP energy, and plenty of dancing, it was a spring celebration to remember.
#ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESproud
From students to staff at TST BOCES!
Meet Juan Pablo and Qiaohua—two incredible members of our Adult Education team who began as ESL students and are now helping others start their own journeys.
📚 Read how the TST BOCES ESL program—the only free ESL program in the region—helped them find confidence, community, and career success:
👉 https://www.tstboces.org/article/2141721
#ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud #FreeESLClasses #FreeGEDClasses #AdultEducation #CommunityConnection #Ithaca
‘Aruba, Jamaica, ooh I wanna take ya…’ to Bistro 555!
This week’s Caribbean-inspired menu is bringing sunny vibes and bold flavors—from Glazed Grilled Salmon with Lemon Rice to tropical Summer Grain Salads. Come catch the island spirit, one bite at a time! #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
💫 Oh, what a night! 🌟
Last Wednesday, we welcomed our community partners and component district members for our Annual Dinner—a night full of meaningful conversation, a glimpse into our learning spaces, budget insights for 2025–2026, and most importantly, a shared commitment to our students.
Our TST BOCES Career and Tech Culinary Arts seniors truly stole the show—on their feet from 8:00 a.m. through the evening, pouring their time, talent, and heart into a feast fit for royalty. From Mexican bruschetta to skirt steak with chimichurri, vegan enchilada cakes, and an unforgettable spread of desserts, their dedication was on full display. 🍰🍩🌸
It was an evening of connection, celebration, and culinary excellence. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the night so special! 💙 #FutureReady #TSTBOCES #CommunityStrong #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
RAS brought the ✨SPIRIT✨ this week!
🎬 Monday: Celeb Status! (Principal Kashuba = Adam Sandler energy ✅)
🕹️ Tuesday: Total 90s/Y2K throwback
💖 Wednesday: PINK OUT takeover
👗 Thursday: Fancy vs. Comfy vibes
🌈 Friday: COLOR WARS were on!
(Fresh – 💜 | Soph – 💙 | Juniors – 💚 | Seniors – ❤️ | Staff – 🖤)
#SpiritWeek #RASVibes #ColorWars #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
It was one week ago that our talented Cosmetology students worked their ✨ magic ✨ for three nights straight, helping the cast of Seussical get stage-ready 🎭 at Groton Jr./Sr. High! From whimsical hair-dos 💇♀️ to colorful makeup 💄, they brought the characters to life with style and flair! 🎨🌟
#BOCESProud #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #CosmetologyCreativity
🏀 March Madness, TST Style! 🏀
As the Sweet 16 tips off today across the country, TST got in on the action last week with our very own Elite 8 showdown in the Smith School gymnasium!
Eight student and staff teams hit the court in a high-energy, single-elimination tournament full of buzzer-beaters and big plays. In a thrilling final matchup, Team Trae-ning Day (Green) went head-to-head with Team Take it to the Rackers (Red)—and by just two baskets, Team Rackers took home the title and a year’s worth of bragging rights! 🏆🔥
This beloved tradition, started by former TST teacher Dustin Stuhr, continues to unite our community through friendly competition, teamwork, and a whole lot of fun.
#TSTHoops #MarchMadness #Elite8 #SchoolSpirit #TSTTradition #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
The Bistro is serving up some comfort food favorites to end the month of March! Join us 3/25-3/28 for some delicious entrees including chicken riggies, lasagna, grilled cheese, and a tater tot casserole! 🥘 🧀😍 #FoodieEats #Bistro555 #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
Pi, Prizes, & Professional Learning—RSS Does It All!
Over the past week, TST's Regional School Success Department has engaged both the community and educators in meaningful learning experiences. Last Friday, we teamed up with Cornell University’s Math Department to screen Counted Out on Pi Day (3.14) 🎉, sharing insights on math education and raffling off some fun pi-related prizes! Today, RSS is shifting the focus to regional educators, bringing together teachers and staff from many of our component districts for a day of professional development and collaboration. When we learn together, we grow together! 🌱📖
#ProfessionalDevelopment #RegionalSchoolSuccess #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
🐐Vet Skills & Goat Thrills: A Hands-On Day in Animal Science! 👩⚕️
The Animal Science classroom got extra cuddly the other day with some very special visitors—baby goats! 🥰🐐 Our students had the incredible opportunity to work 1:1 with the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine team during a disbudding procedure on the goats. Disbudding, the removal of horn buds in young goats, is a common vet practice that helps keep both the animals and their caretakers safe while managing herd dynamics.
From assisting the vets to providing post-care snuggles and ice packs, our students gained valuable, real-world experience in animal care—while making sure these little goats got all the love they needed to recover comfortably! 🩺💙 #FutureVets #GoatCuddles #HandsOnLearning #AnimalScienceInAction #CornellVet #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
