Our TST BOCES Career and Tech programs were a hit with all of our 10th grade visitors this week! Here is a quick look into our 14 CTE programs! To learn more or enroll for next year visit tstboces.org/cte
🌟👩🏫 Celebrating Jennifer Hightower, New Visions Health and Medical Sciences teacher, on achieving National Board Certification!
National Board Certified Teachers represent the highest standard of teaching excellence and make up just 1 percent of educators in New York State. Congratulations on this milestone achievement! 🏆 🎉
✅ And that’s a wrap on 10th grade visits! With students from Trumansburg, Dryden, and Newfield visiting yesterday, students got to explore our campus and programs with interactive activities and demonstrations from current students. We’re very excited to see these new faces return to excel as students here! 👏
Science in action. Policy with purpose.
TST BOCES P-TECH students welcomed Assemblymember Dr. Anna Kelles to Tompkins Cortland Community College on Dec. 15 to discuss harmful algal blooms and the legislation aimed at protecting New York’s water resources.
🔗 Read the full article: https://www.tstboces.org/article/2604754
4 days ago, TST BOCES
🥩 Bistro 555 is going steakhouse style this week, December 16–19. From a crispy chicken sandwich and ribeye steak to BBQ spaghetti squash sliders and a New York strip, our culinary students are serving hearty favorites all week long.
Please note that entrée prices vary this week due to ingredient costs, so bring a little extra cash on select days. Call ahead orders are encouraged at (607) 257-1555 ext. 2011.
Today was a cherished yearly tradition, where our Public Safety students volunteer with Cops, Kids, and Toys! From organizing donations to making holiday wishes come true, we're proud to play a small part in bringing joy to families across our community. ❤️🎄
Bistro 555 is going full Italian-inspired comfort this week. From chicken parmesan and spaghetti all’assassina with meatballs to veggie stromboli and chicken Florentine, our culinary students are serving big flavor every day. 🇮🇹🍽️
Call ahead to place your order: (607) 257-1555 ext. 2011 #Bistro555 #CTECulinary #StudentRunCafe #TSTBOCES #ItalianWeek
14 days ago, TST BOCES
We’re excited to honor the students who went above and beyond in November! Congratulations to our CTE Students of the Month!
🚜 Heavy Equipment Nathan Bieber William Whittemore
🍳 Food Service Nique Josey Vanessa Burkleo
🧸 Early Childhood Dustin Sepos-Stage Allyson Shea
🎥 Digital Media Olive Foote Maranda Billington
🍽️ Culinary Will Woodard Jayden Maynard
✂️ Cosmetology Carolina Robinson Danae Pacini
🧱 Construction Trades Aiden Jordan Cameron Torrico
💻 Computer Tech Mason Genson Cooper Pia- Miller
💰 Career Exploration Chandler Van Zile Tyler Rogers
🔧 Auto Tech Kayleb Noble Eric Krenner Jr
🚗 Auto Body Robert Burkleo Kaden Perreault Glass
🐾 Animal Science Madelyn Shipman Hailley Epstein
Great job, everyone! 👏 TSTBOCES #CTE #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #StudentOfTheMonth #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
14 days ago, TST BOCES
Thinking about New Visions for your senior year? These immersive, honors-level programs give high school students the chance to spend their senior year learning on site with real professionals in hospitals, labs, research facilities, and engineering spaces across our region. Families and current 11th grade students in the TST BOCES region interested in applying are invited to attend one of our upcoming Open House events happening January 20 to 22, 2026. Health and Medical Sciences Tuesday, January 20 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Cayuga Medical Center Bonnie Howell Education Center Conference Room Life Sciences and Applied Scientific Research Wednesday, January 21 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Cornell University Guterman Bioclimatic Laboratory Engineering Wednesday, January 21 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Cornell University Tang Hall, Room 204 Exercise and Health Sciences Thursday, January 22 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Ithaca College Center for Health Sciences, Room 201 If your student loves learning through hands-on experiences and wants an early start in a health, science, or engineering pathway, this is a great chance to explore the New Visions program!
16 days ago, TST BOCES
At TST BOCES P-TECH we're redefining what school looks like and what's possible for our students! Watch the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZ-HwjY_wvk #WeArePTECH #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #TSTBOCES #BOCESProud
19 days ago, TST BOCES
Bistro 555 is serving up cozy, bite-sized delights this week. From crispy Thai spring rolls and cowboy butter steak bites to crab cakes with mango salsa and garlic butter chicken, our culinary students are cooking up comfort all week long. 🍽️ Please be advised that Bistro 555 was closed Tuesday, for a snow day. When we re-open Wednesday, we will serve what was originally on the menu for Tuesday. All menu items will shift by one day and we will not be serving what was originally listed as Friday's meal.
Call ahead to place your order: (607) 257-1555 ext. 2011 #Bistro555 #CTECulinary #StudentRunCafe #TSTBOCES
20 days ago, TST BOCES
🍽️Gratitude is on our menu this week! We have so much to be grateful for at TST BOCES! Students, staff, and faculty across our programs celebrated giving thanks this week. We’re grateful for every helping hand that made these celebrations possible and for every single amazing person who makes TST BOCES the community it is. Wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃💙
27 days ago, TST BOCES
We are still reliving the energy from the 4th Annual Pathways to the Future event! 💥🎓🔧🪖
Last Wednesday, we hosted over 40 representatives from colleges, universities, unions, military branches, and training programs, giving our TST BOCES Career and Tech, RAS, and Smith School students the chance to explore opportunities for life after TST. It has truly become a fall tradition our campus looks forward to each year!
A big shout out to CTE School Counselor Nancy Fish for organizing this event year after year, and a massive thank you to the representatives for showing up, engaging, and investing in our youth! 🙌
#TSTBOCES #PathwaysToTheFuture #CollegeAndCareerReady #FutureFocused #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
27 days ago, TST BOCES
Cold weather is calling COMFORT FOOD! And we have the ultimate lineup this week! From roasted barbecue chicken and gumbo to Nashville hot honey chicken and Texas ribs, we’re bringing the flavor all week long. 🍽️
Call ahead to place your order: (607) 257-1555 ext. 2011
#Bistro555 #CTECulinary #StudentRunKitchen #TSTBOCES
about 1 month ago, TST BOCES
We’re proud to introduce Ryan Huizinga, our first ever student representative on the TST BOCES Board of Education. Ryan is from Candor Central School District and a proud student in our TST BOCES Career and Tech Heavy Equipment program.
Watch the story here 🎥 https://youtu.be/CsHeO6OT8LU #TSTBOCES #StudentLeadership #CTE #Education #BoardOfEducation #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
about 2 months ago, TST BOCES
Yesterday was an incredible day at the Capitol! 🏛️
Our New Visions Exercise and Health Sciences crew, led by Christine Becraft, represented TST BOCES at the NYSED BOCES Expo, connecting with members of the Board of Regents and sharing how CTE brings learning to life! 💪📚✨
#NYInspires #CTE #BOCESExpo #PortraitOfAGraduate #TSTBOCES #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
about 2 months ago, TST BOCES
🍴 Bistro 555 is serving up another delicious week! From Yaki Udon and Yakitori Chicken to Shrimp Tempura Bowls and Tonkatsu, there’s something new to try each day. Don’t forget, you can call ahead at (607) 257-1555 ext. 2011!
#Bistro555 #CTECulinary #StudentRunCafe #TSTBOCES
about 2 months ago, TST BOCES
Gourd vibes only were had at last Friday’s Fall Festival at the Smith School where students created beautiful artwork, played fun fall games, and danced the day away. 🍂
#BOCESProud #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth
about 2 months ago, Gary Bain
This week, our CTE TST BOCES Student Services team hosted workshops in the Career Center to help students take advantage of New York State’s College Application Fee Waiver Days, guiding them through the application process, answering questions, and helping turn their college dreams into reality. 🎓✨
#IApplied # FuturesStartHere #CollegeReady #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
about 2 months ago, TST BOCES
Connection fuels growth! 🌐💪 Regional Professional Development Day brought together educators from every corner of the TST BOCES nine component districts for a day of learning and inspiration. From workshops to hands-on sessions, teachers and staff explored innovative strategies to support student success.
Behind every great professional learning day is a team that makes it happen. 💯🙌 A huge props to Regional School Success for organizing an incredible Regional Professional Development Day full of opportunities that empower educators to bring fresh ideas and proven strategies to their classrooms! 🏫
