This Wednesday, we hosted our annual dinner, and our Culinary Arts seniors delivered a true taste of the sweet life!
The evening featured a special recognition, as the TST School Boards’ Association awarded Hope Van Scoy the Annual Appreciation Award.
Then, guests were taken on a tour of Italy, from tuna crudo and arancini to chicken saltimbocca and braciole. Each bite was better than the last.
And then… dessert. 🍰✨
A spread that was truly out of this world, with lemon tiramisu, panna cotta, cannoli cake, Italian cheesecake, and more. The sweetest ending to an incredible night❣️
We couldn’t be more proud. 💙
#TSTBOCES #AnnualDinner #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud










It was Biomechanics Day earlier this week and the New Visions Exercise & Health Science students took learning to the next level by visiting the Movement Analysis Lab at Ithaca College to explore biomechanics in action! 🏃♂️📊
From testing landing forces on a force plate to balancing on one foot while solving brain challenges, students explored how the body moves and responds in real time. They also used EMG to measure triceps activation during push-ups, pushed through muscle fatigue on an isokinetic dynamometer, and wrapped up with a 3D anatomy challenge!
By the end of the day, scores were combined and our top 3 students were awarded medals for their performance across all stations! 🏅
🎉 Congratulations to the winners and a huge thank you to everyone who made such an informative and fun Biomechanics Day possible for our students!
#TSTBOCES #NewVisions #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #ExerciseHealthSciences #LearningInMotion

We're hiring for the 2026–27 school year!
Open positions include:
-Art Teacher (Visual Arts)
-Cosmetology Teacher
-Secondary Math Teacher
-Special Education Teachers
-Speech Therapists
Learn more and apply at tstboces.org/jobs
#TSTBOCES #NowHiring #EducationCareers #JoinOurTeam #MakeADifference











🍗Tuesday: Lemon Pepper Wings + Mac & Cheese + Rye Bread
🥩 Wednesday: Beef Short Ribs + Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes + French Baguette
🌱 Thursday: Vegan Burrito + Mango Habanero Salsa & Tortilla Chips + Ciabatta Bread
🥪 Friday: NYC Bodega Sandwiches + Homemade Potato Chips + Funfetti Bread
Don’t forget to grab soups, salads, and dessert!
📍 Bistro 555
⏰ Lunch 11:10–12:20
📞 Call-ahead orders: ext. 2011
Come enjoy a full week of flavor inspired by music! 🎧
#Bistro555 #CTECulinary #StudentRunCafe #TasteOfMusic #TSTBOCES

Yesterday’s regional professional development day brought educators together from across the TST region.
It’s not often a music teacher from TST gets to connect with one from Groton, or a school counselor from Ithaca can collaborate with one from Dryden. These moments matter.
Time to learn, share, and grow, all to better support students back in their own classrooms. We’re thankful for days like these and grateful to our Regional School Success Department for the planning, care, and coordination that make them possible.
#TSTBOCES #ProfessionalDevelopment #EducatorsLearning #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud










🍲🦀 What’s cooking:
• Tuesday: Cajun Boil
• Wednesday: Pacific Northwest Boil with snow crab
• Thursday: East Coast Boil
• Friday: Vegan Low Country Boil
⚠️ Please note pries will increase on certain days and entrées are first come, first served so get there early!
Every day includes soup and fresh bread to complete your meal. Don’t forget brownies or key lime pie!
📍 Bistro 555
⏰ Lunch 11:10–12:20
📞 Call-ahead orders: ext. 2011
#Bistro555 #CTECulinary #StudentRunCafe #SeafoodBoilWeek #TSTBOCES

🥥 Tuesday: Vegetarian Tom Kha
🥢 Wednesday: Chicken Pad Tha
🍲 Thursday: Pad See Ew + Thai-Style Veg Tempura
🍢 Friday: Moo Ping with Sticky Rice
And don’t forget the extras:
Fresh-baked breads for 50¢
Thai Iced Tea & sweet fried plantains for $1.50
⏰ 11:10 to 12:20
📍 Bistro 555
📞 Call-ahead orders: ext. 2011
#Bistro555 #CTECulinary #StudentRunCafe #ThaiWeekMenu #TSTBOCES

Before we sent our students off to February break, our campus was full of Valentine’s spirit 💕
Cosmetology students created heart inspired hairstyles, and Smith School celebrated with its annual Friendship Dance complete with crafts that made hearts soar. 💖
#TSTBOCES #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud










This week’s delicious lineup starts with Lobster Spaghetti w/ Haddock Balls + Crab & Asparagus Soup, followed by Green Chile Burger w/ Sweet Potatoes + Meatball & Bean Soup. Thursday we have Steak Fajita w/ Texas Rice + Beef Fajita Soup and we finish the week off with Kale Pasta w/ Roasted Asparagus + Asparagus Soup on Friday. Don’t forget the Boston Cream Pie & Gluten-Free Strawberry Cheesecake!
Come take your taste buds on a road trip!
📞 Call-ahead orders: ext. 2011
#Bistro555 #CTECulinary #StudentRunCafe #BistroRoadTrip #TSTBOCES

Last week, we proudly hosted BOE members AnnMarie Streeter of Dryden, Linda Pasto of Lansing, and Helen Arco of Trumansburg for a tour of our Exceptional Education programs!
Superintendent Lily Talcott, Director Jenn Gondek, and Executive Principal Belinda Adams guided them through classrooms, introduced them to students, and shared lunch together in our Exceptional Eats Cafeteria.
They also attended Principal Adams’ High Five recognition ceremony, where students are celebrated for being outstanding members of our school community. Each student signs a poster displayed in the cafeteria, receives a prize, and of course, a High Five.
Way to go, students. Our BOE members were so impressed. 🙌
#TSTBOCES #ExceptionalEducation #SmithSchool #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud










📞 Call-ahead orders: ext. 2011
#Bistro555 #CTECulinary #StudentRunCafe #BistroDecades #TSTBOCES

Tomorrow, more than 45 CTE students will represent Team TST at the SkillsUSA NYS Area 2 Regional Competition.
📸 Follow along on CTE's stories tomorrow for live updates and check back to see who from Team TST makes the podium! 🏆
#SkillsUSA #ChampionYourFuture #TeamTST #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud











Bistro 555 is serving up a sports stadium–themed menu packed with fan favorites. Burgers, tenders, pretzel bites, and all the game-day vibes. 🍔🍗🥨
📞 See a play you like? Call ahead at ext. 2011 and lock in your lunch.











Dan Collins, Exceptional Education Music Teacher, is currently pursuing National Board Certification. His commitment to reflection and growth highlights the importance of continually improving practice for the benefit of students. 💙
“Pursuing National Board Certification is valuable because it is helping me analyze my work and push me to greater heights for my students’ sake.”
#TeamNBCT #NBCTCandidate #EducatorExcellence #BOCESProud #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth

Jennifer Hightower, New Visions Health and Medical Sciences teacher, recently earned her National Board Certification. She is pictured with fellow NBCTs Dr. Renee Christopher and Laura Havill, who also leads the only NBCT COSER in New York State. We are #NBCTStrong and #NBCTProud at TST! 🎉
“Being an NBCT makes a difference because it strengthens teaching practice in ways that directly impact students.”
#TEAMNBCT #NBCT #NBCTStrong #NBCTProud #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth

Jennifer Merkle, Turning Point High School Program teacher in Exceptional Education, is a veteran National Board Certified Teacher. Her years of experience and commitment to reflective practice continue to shape meaningful learning experiences for her students.
“National Board Certification taught me that reflection is how I become a better teacher every day.”
#TeamNBCT #NBCT #EducatorExcellence #ExceptionalEducation #BOCESProud #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth

📝 New Visions is a senior-year program offering immersive, career-focused learning at partner sites including Cornell University, Ithaca College, and Cayuga Medical Center. Each program offers an opportunity to learn in real-world settings and head into college applications with experience already under your belt! 🌍
Because New Visions programs are competitive, we encourage interested students to begin the application process early. All materials need to be submitted by March 16!
Find out more ➡️ tstboces.org/newvisions
