🎶❄️ “Oh, the weather outside is frightful…” ❄️🎶
…but the holiday spirit at TST is so delightful! From caroling and door decorating to a cozy sled-in movie and festive lunch, our campus has been full of holiday cheer. Wishing everyone the happiest holidays! 🎄✨
#ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
5 days ago, TST BOCES
A young student lies on a pillow and blanket on the gym floor during a cozy sled-in movie, surrounded by cardboard structures and other students.
Students sit together on the gym floor working on a craft activity, with paper, supplies, and blankets spread out around them during a holiday sled-in.
Students and a staff member smile while holding cups with hot cocoa and sitting at a classroom table decorated with student artwork and supplies.
door is decorated with snowman and cut out snowflakes with words "dashing through the snow"
Staff members pose together in a lobby wearing matching red and green holiday shirts during a festive campus celebration.
Students and an instructors stand in a line outdoors in the snow holding tools during caroling with a school building in the background.
A student wearing gloves stands at a table shaping cookie dough balls on a baking sheet inside a school cafeteria.
A wooden star of david decoration hangs from ceiling beams inside a construction classroom decorated with string lights.
Students and a staff member stand together smiling inside career center, wearing festive holiday clothing during a campus celebration.
Lily talcott stands smiling with her daughters who are hugging her inside A-14 luncheon decorated for the holidays.
Last Friday, District Superintendent Lily Talcott and Assistant Superintendent Cindy Walter led members of the TST BOCES Board of Education on tours of two off campus programs.

Board members first toured New Visions Exercise and Health Sciences at Ithaca College then headed to Candor High School to visit TST BOCES Career and Tech Machining and Manufacturing Program, seeing firsthand the strength of our regional partnerships, the opportunities available to students, and how these programs set our students up for success.

#StudentOpportunities #BoardOfEducation #ClassroomTours #Regionalization #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
6 days ago, TST BOCES
A New Visions Exercise and Health Sciences student explains an activity to Cindy Walter and other BOE members inside a fitness classroom while others observe.
A CTE Machining and Manufacturing student demonstrates a precision measuring tool while Board of Education members and administrators observe inside a machine shop.
Board of Education members, administrators, instructors, and students stand together inside the CTE Machining and Manufacturing shop at Candor High School.
A CTE Machining and Manufacturing student holds a small wooden project while standing with administrators and Board of Education members inside a classroom.
A group of New Visions Exercise and Health Sciences students, instructors, administrators, and Board of Education members pose together inside a classroom at Ithaca College.
A CTE Machining and Manufacturing student explains a metalworking process to Board of Education members and administrators inside a machine shop.
A CTE Machining and Manufacturing student operates a milling machine while Board of Education members observe from nearby.
Lily Talcott sits on a mat while students stand behind her holding clipboards inside a fitness classroom.
Administrators, instructors, and Board of Education members stand together near a TST BOCES New Visions banner inside a college campus building.
New Visions Exercise and Health Sciences students demonstrate an interactive anatomy table to Board of Education members during a campus tour.
🎤✨ Smith School’s Got Talent! ✨🎤
It takes courage to step on stage and our talented students did so bravely! Our cafeteria was packed last week for the talent show and everyone was blown away by the amazing performances! Great job everyone! 👏🎶
7 days ago, TST BOCES
two students performing at the talent show
two students performing at the talent show
a large group of student performing at the talent show
A student and a teacher performing at the talent show
A student and a teacher performing at the talent show
A student and an adult performing at the talent show
A student and a teacher performing at the talent show
A student playing piano at the talent show
A group of students about to perform a song at the talent show
A student and an adult perform at the talent show

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

Video Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_JAmsALTlM

10 days ago, TST BOCES
🌟👩‍🏫 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! 🏆 🎉

#NBCT #NationalBoardCertifiedTeacher #EducatorExcellence #NewVisions #TSTBOCES #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
11 days ago, TST BOCES
Celebrating Jennifer Hightower, TST's newest National Board Certified Teacher: Jennifer Smiling with card
Celebrating Jennifer Hightower, TST's newest National Board Certified Teacher: Jennifer Smiling with other new visions teachers
Celebrating Jennifer Hightower, TST's newest National Board Certified Teacher: Jennifer Smiling with bag that says its a beautiful day for learning
Celebrating Jennifer Hightower, TST's newest National Board Certified Teacher: Jennifer gathered with other teachers at celebration
Celebrating Jennifer Hightower, TST's newest National Board Certified Teacher: Jennifer gathered with other teachers at celebration
Celebrating Jennifer Hightower, TST's newest National Board Certified Teacher: Jennifer gathered with other teachers at celebration
Celebrating Jennifer Hightower, TST's newest National Board Certified Teacher: Jennifer in career center for celebration
Celebrating Jennifer Hightower, TST's newest National Board Certified Teacher: Jennifer hugging another teacher
Celebrating Jennifer Hightower, TST's newest National Board Certified Teacher: Jennifer gathered with other teachers at celebration
Celebrating Jennifer Hightower, TST's newest National Board Certified Teacher: Jennifer gathered with principal Scott Snyder
✅ 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! 👏

#TSTBOCES #ComeSeeWhatYouCanBeAtCTE #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
11 days ago, TST BOCES
A current student showing potential news students about their program
Current students and faculty holding up a sign
three current students presenting cookies
faculty showing potential new students about their program
current and potential new students giving a thumbs up to camera
a large group of students watching the operation of heavy equipment
A current student showing potential news students about their program
two potential new students putting up welding masks/helmets
a current student showing a potential new student how to change a baby's diaper
a potential new student looking at the software they will use if they join Digital Media
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
12 days ago, TST BOCES
Anna Kelles visits ptech students to discuss HABs. Group poses for a smiling shot all together
Anna Kelles visits ptech students to discuss HABs. this image shows Anna speaking to the class
Anna Kelles visits ptech students to discuss HABs. this image shows an audience member asking a question to Dr. Kelles.
Anna Kelles visits ptech students to discuss HABs. this image shows Anna speaking to the class.
Anna Kelles visits ptech students to discuss HABs. this image shows a student shaking Anna’s hand
Anna Kelles visits ptech students to discuss HABs. this image shows Anna speaking to the class.
Anna Kelles visits ptech students to discuss HABs. Group poses for a smiling shot all together
Anna Kelles visits ptech students to discuss HABs. this image shows an audience member asking a question to Dr. Kelles.
Anna Kelles visits ptech students to discuss HABs. this image shows an audience member asking a question to Dr. Kelles
Anna Kelles visits ptech students to discuss HABs. this image shows Anna speaking to the class.
🥩 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.

#Bistro555 #CTECulinary #StudentRunCafe #SteakhouseWeek #TSTBOCES
14 days ago, TST BOCES
Image of the Bistro 555 weekly menu for December 16–19 with a steakhouse theme. Tuesday: Crispy chicken sandwich with onion rings for $4.00; loaded potato soup; wedge salad or chicken Caesar salad; cheddar bay biscuits; molten lava cake or key lime pie. Wednesday: Ribeye steak with Parmesan steak fries for $9.00; chili; wedge salad or chicken Caesar salad; breadsticks; molten lava cake or key lime pie. Thursday: BBQ spaghetti squash sliders with green beans; butternut squash soup; wedge salad or chicken Caesar salad; tomato and brie focaccia; molten lava cake or key lime pie. Friday: New York strip with bacon mashed potatoes for $7.00; beef stew; wedge salad or chicken Caesar salad; dinner rolls; molten lava cake or key lime pie. Menu includes price notes and a call-ahead ordering phone number.
Holiday spirit in action! 🎁✨

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. ❤️🎄

#TSTBOCES #CTEProud #CommunityStrong #HolidayGiving #SeasonOfKindness #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
19 days ago, TST BOCES
a group of students posing for a photo outside of Cops, Kids, and Toys
Some students filling bags with toys
a student looking through potential gifts
A student walking his bag of gifts to the storage area
A student looking through potential gifts
3 students posing for a picture with a bag of gifts
3 students filling up a bag with their gift selections
A group photo of students at Cops, Kids, and Toys
Four students posing for a picture and holding up a gift
two students holding up their bags of gifts
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
21 days ago, TST BOCES
Weekly Bistro 555 menu themed with Italian-inspired dishes. Main Courses: • Tuesday: Chicken parmesan • Wednesday: Spaghetti all’assassina with meatballs (fried-in-the-pan spaghetti) • Thursday: Veggie stromboli with cheese, broccoli, and spinach • Friday: Chicken Florentine on a spinach base Side Dishes: • Tuesday: Mozzarella-stuffed arancini • Wednesday: Garlic mashed potatoes • Thursday: Asparagus wrapped in prosciutto • Friday: Zucchini stuffed with sausage and herbs Soups: • Tuesday: Zuppa Toscana (potatoes, kale, sausage, creamy broth) • Wednesday: Beef and lentil soup • Thursday: Ribollita (Tuscan vegetable soup) • Friday: Minestrone with macaroni pasta Salads: • Chopped chicken salad with vegetables, salami, and provolone • Melon prosciutto salad with honeydew, cantaloupe, prosciutto, arugula, and mozzarella Breads: • Tuesday: Tomato bruschetta • Wednesday: Classic Italian bread with balsamic vinegar • Thursday: Cheesy Italian bread with parmesan and pecorino • Friday: Herb and tomato bread with basil, oregano, garlic, and cheddar Desserts: • Gelato • Zeppoles Price list included: entrées $4.00, soups $1.00 small/$1.25 large, salads $1.50, breads $0.50, desserts $1.50.

We’re excited to honor the students who went above and beyond in November!
Congratulations to our CTE Students of the Month!

🔥 Welding
Jackson Magill
Zackary Tingue

🚓 Public Safety
Austin M Brunner
Eliana J Giese

🌲 Outdoor Power
Jaylyn Ragusa

🩺 Nurse Assisting 
Violette Foote 
Delaney Wilczynski 

⚙️ Machining & Manufacturing
Jak Smith
Kyle Jantz

🚜 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

21 days ago, TST BOCES
CTE Student of the Month - November 2025 AM students
CTE Student of the Month - November 2025 PM students
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!
24 days ago, TST BOCES
New Visions Open House Events
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
26 days ago, TST BOCES
the logo for TST BOCES P-TECH Academy

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

28 days ago, TST BOCES
Image of the Bistro 555 weekly menu for December 2–5, displayed on a burgundy background with decorative fall leaves and flourishes. Tuesday 12/2: • Entrée: Crispy Thai spring rolls with fried rice • Soup: Minestrone • Bread: Milk bread • Salad: Chili lime bean salad or fall fruit salad • Dessert: Biscoff cups or mini crumb apple pie Wednesday 12/3: • Entrée: Cowboy butter steak bites with asparagus • Soup: Potato soup • Bread: Dinner rolls • Salad: Chili lime bean salad or fall fruit salad • Dessert: Biscoff cups or mini crumb apple pie Thursday 12/4: • Entrée: Mini crab cakes with mango salsa • Soup: Crab and corn chowder • Bread: Mini cheesy monkey bread • Salad: Chili lime bean salad or fall fruit salad • Dessert: Biscoff cups or mini crumb apple pie Friday 12/5: • Entrée: Garlic butter chicken bites with creamy Parmesan pasta • Soup: Italian penicillin • Bread: Garlic knots • Salad: Chili lime bean salad or fall fruit salad • Dessert: Biscoff cups or mini crumb apple pie
🍽️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! 🦃💙
about 1 month ago, TST BOCES
Staff posing for a photo with all the thanksgiving food
A student being served food by staff
A student being served food by staff
A cake being cut for dessert
a student posing for a picture
A student and adult posing for a photo
Staff posing for a photo by all the thanksgiving food
Two students posing with the Superintendent
3 adults posing for a photo
three adults eating some food
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
about 1 month ago, TST BOCES
students at Pathways to your future fair with Air Force
students at Pathways to your future fair with Ithaca college
students at Pathways to your future fair with iron workers
students at Pathways to your future fair with Elmira college
students at Pathways to your future fair with TC3
students at Pathways to your future fair
students at Pathways to your future fair with LIUNA
students at Pathways to your future fair with SUNY Cortland
students at Pathways to your future fair with carpenters local
students at Pathways to your future fair with Cornell
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
Ryan Huizinga Thumbnail
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
new visions students at the capitol for BOCES Expo day
new visions students at the capitol for BOCES Expo day
new visions students at the capitol for BOCES Expo day
new visions students at the capitol for BOCES Expo day
new visions students at the capitol for BOCES Expo day
🍴 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
Weekly Bistro 555 menu for November 4–7 featuring daily entrées, soups, salads, breads, and desserts. Highlights include Yaki Udon with vegetables, Yakitori chicken skewers, shrimp tempura bowls, and Tonkatsu pork cutlet. Each day also offers options like miso soup, sesame ginger salad, and pumpkin pie or strawberry mochi for dessert.