Kicking off this Friday, May 1st from 8AM to 2:45PM at 555 Warren Rd.
With special hours on Saturday May 2nd from 9AM to 12PM, and continuing every day next week from 8AM to 2:45PM or until we’re sold out!
🌼 Shop a huge selection of baskets, herbs, annuals, perennials, and veggies/fruit plants that our students helped grow! We also have decorative flagstones to add to your garden, patios, and walkways!
👉 Don’t forget to bring a bag or box for your plants!
🅿️ Use the “South Entrance” driveway
💵 Cash or check only
Come early for the best selection!
Today, Robert Lattin, Workforce Training Lead at Cargill’s plant in Lansing, visited our TST BOCES Career and Tech campus to present a $20,000 donation to support our Heavy Equipment, Welding, and SkillsUSA programs.
We're so grateful for Cargill's partnership and for investing in our students and programs!
#PartnersInProgress #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud



Goats, sheep, and rabbits oh my! What a day it was last week at the Smith School when Fall Down Farm brought their furry friends along for a visit! 🐑 🐐
Many thanks to Fall Down Farm for bringing such wonderful friends for our students to meet! 🙌
#TSTBOCES #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

We couldn’t be more proud of this group and the way they represented TST BOCES the past three days.
Congratulations to our medalists 🏆
🥇 James Williams III - Advertising Design
🥇 Jackson Scholl - Collision Repair Technology
🥈 Molly Case - Health Occupations Professional Portfolio
🥈 Scott Hemenway - T-Shirt Design
🥈 Elizabeth Allen, Nate Bieber, Ryan Huizinga - Occupational Health and Safety
🥈 Josiah Meza, Sam Miller, Will Woodard - Culinary Quiz Bowl
#TSTProud #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #ChampionYourFuture #SkillsUSA










Tuesday: Meatball Sub + Minestrone Soup
Wednesday: Reuben Sandwich + Beef & Barley Soup
Thursday: Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich + French Onion Soup
Friday: Ultimate Grilled Cheese + Tomato Basil Soup
We will also have Quinoa Salads and Spinach Salads available. There will be no desserts or bread this week.
$4.00 for an entree w/ a side, $1.00 for a small soup, $1.25 for a large soup, and $1.50 for a salad.
📍 Bistro 555
⏰ Lunch 11:10–12:20
📞 Call-ahead orders: ext. 2011
#Bistro555 #CTECulinary #StudentRunCafe #SandwichWeek #TSTBOCES

We have 44 students representing TST BOCES as they head to Syracuse for this year’s competition!
Follow along on our stories and social media for event coverage and updates. It all kicks off Wednesday!
Wednesday - Opening Ceremony
Thursday - Competition Day
Friday - Awards Ceremony
Be on the lookout to see who from Team TST lands on the podium! 🏅
And if you see one of our competitors, be sure to wish them good luck! 🍀🏆


🍳 Tuesday: Sausage breakfast burrito with hash browns
🍞 Wednesday: Stuffed French toast with bacon
🥔 Thursday: Sausage biscuits & gravy with a baked potato
🥯 Friday: Bagel breakfast sliders with a side of grits
Pair it with fresh salads, oatmeal, soups, warm baked treats, and a sweet parfait or crepe!
📍 Bistro 555
⏰ Lunch 11:10–12:20
📞 Call-ahead orders: ext. 2011
#Bistro555 #CTECulinary #StudentRunCafe #BreakfastWeek #TSTBOCES

Last Thursday, two Team TST groups traveled to Onondaga Community College to compete in the P-TECH Region II Engineering Wars, taking on 19 teams in a same-day design challenge!
Students were tasked with building a Rube Goldberg machine, using simple machines like pulleys, levers, and ramps to move a marble through a chain reaction and ultimately turn on a light. The machine had to be at least 5 feet long, which just so happened to be about one Amber or one Theesfeld tall 😄
Judged by industry professionals, the competition came down to three top teams, and our students delivered!
Congratulations to our 2nd place finishing team 🥈
Amber Swaney (Grade 10, Ithaca)
Landon Yarborough (9, Ithaca)
Zelio Eubanks (9, Ithaca)
We’re also proud of Team TST #2 for their ingenuity and teamwork
Joe Bershaw (10, Ithaca)
Graham Johnson (10, Lansing)
Kai Zulu (10, Ithaca)
We're so proud of our future engineers!
#PTECH #EngineeringWars #TeamTST #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud










We are accepting sealed bids for a fully operational food trailer! This unit is ready for immediate use and perfect for catering, festivals, or launching your own operation.
💲 Starting bid: $20,000
📅 Sealed bids due by May 15 at 3:00 PM
Bid Submission Details:
All bids must be submitted in hard copy to:
Tina Freelove, TST BOCES
555 Warren Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
No email submissions will be accepted. Bids will be opened at 3:30 PM on May 15, and the highest qualifying bid will be awarded at the June 3 BOE meeting.
Questions or to schedule a viewing:
Eric Hartz, Interim Director of Facilities
(607) 257-1555 ext. 6001
ehartz@tstboces.org








Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: TST BOCES Career & Tech Campus
555 Warren Road, Ithaca, NY
Admission:
$2 donation per person
OR $5 per car load (includes parking on campus)
Show Car Registration:
$10 pre-registration
$10 day of show
Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUSh7sx1GykIA-9mBJTBxmSV3vA4t31aUoDS8LQfv5bONZNQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=105202791608975682425
Day of Event Information:
• $500 door prize!
• FREE flea market space available
• Food & beverages available for purchase (until sold out)
• Lunch served from 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
• Trophies presented from 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Important Details:
• Show cars should enter using the South Driveway (find South Drive at tstboces.org/maps)
• Coffee & cinnamon rolls available starting at 8:00 AM (until sold out)
• Sponsored by TST BOCES Career & Tech students and staff
• All proceeds benefit the SkillsUSA Club
For more information on car show or flea market registration, contact Josh Kline at jkline@tstboces.org
Please note:
No alcoholic beverages, tobacco use, pets, or sound systems permitted.

Our weekly menu brings authentic island flavors to your table:
🌱 Tuesday – Veg Power Bowl
🍗 Wednesday – Jerk Chicken
🍖 Thursday – Oxtail
🥟 Friday – Beef Patty
Each entrée is paired with authentic island sides like fried plantains, rice & peas, mac & cheese, or coleslaw.
Don’t forget to grab soups, salads, and dessert! 🥥
📍 Bistro 555
⏰ Lunch 11:10–12:20
📞 Call-ahead orders: ext. 2011
#Bistro555 #CTECulinary #StudentRunCafe #TasteOfCaribbean #TSTBOCES

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

