TST BOCES - Tompkins · Seneca · Tioga

🎉 Congratulations to Nicole Morrow, our 2025 CTE Student of the Year! From fostering kittens to leading in the Animal Science classroom, and on the soccer field, Nicole has truly done it all. Her passion for animal care, leadership in SkillsUSA and FFA, and drive to succeed make her a shining example of what Career & Tech Education is all about. 🐾🩺✨ “She doesn’t simply show up, she elevates the entire program with her presence.” 💬 Read more about Nicole’s journey and her future plans in our NEWS section. #CTEExcellence #TSTBOCES #StudentOfTheYear #CareerAndTechEd #FutureVet #CTEProud #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

Nothing says "summer kickoff" like Hot Dog Day at TST BOCES! 🌭☀️ Last Friday, we gathered for one of our favorite traditions—Hot Dog Day! Every staff member joined in for food, laughter, and the kind of community spirit that makes TST so special. This year’s celebration brought next-level energy: 👕 Our District Superintendent Lily Talcott rocked a hot dog bowling shirt 🧢 Staff showed up in themed pants, hats, earrings, and even hair clips! 🦖 An inflatable dinosaur roamed the halls 📸 And of course, we took plenty of photos to capture the fun! Alongside our Board of Education, we proudly honored staff with service pins recognizing 5 to 35 years of dedication. 💐 We also celebrated those stepping into retirement, grateful for the years they’ve given to us and the impact they've had in our organization. We're heading into summer with full hearts, big smiles, and endless appreciation for this amazing team. Happy Summer, TST Family! 💙☀️ #HotDogDay #TSTBOCES #EndOfYearCelebration #StaffAppreciation #WeAreBOCES #SummerStartsNow #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

🚛 Ready to hit the road toward a new career? Our brand-new CDL training program starts July 7! Limited spots are still available for this 4-week course. Learn more + apply today ➡️ https://www.tstboces.org/article/2292301 #CDLTraining #AdultEducation #TruckDriving #CareerTraining #WorkforceDevelopment #TompkinsCounty #TC3 #TSTBOCES #DrivingYourFuture #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

✨ A Picture Worth a Thousand Moments 🖼️ Earlier this week, Turning Point Elementary hosted its annual end-of-year awards ceremony to celebrate each student in a meaningful and personal way. 💬💖 Teachers and staff each selected one word to describe every student, capturing their strengths, growth, and unique spirit. Those words were then woven into word cloud keepsakes shaped like something the student loves—Minecraft, Spiderman, butterflies, horses, and more. 🎮🦸🦋 Families and friends joined the celebration, cheering as each student received their custom picture. It was a heartfelt way to honor how far our students have come and the bright futures ahead. 🌟 Congratulations to all, and have a wonderful summer! ☀️ #TurningPointElementary #StudentCelebration #WordsMatter #EndOfYearAwards #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

🎓 A Graduation Full of Heart 💙 RAS Graduation was a deeply personal and powerful celebration of the Class of 2025. Tears were shed, stories were shared, and hearts were full as we honored these incredible students. We’ll miss them dearly—but we know they’re ready to change the world. Congratulations, RAS graduates! Swipe through a few highlights here and head to our Facebook to see the full album! 📸 #RASGraduation #ClassOf2025 #TSTBOCES #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

🌟 TALENT LOADED & READY TO COMPETE! 🎯 Today is @skillsusa National Competition Day and rounding out Team TST is the incredibly talented Sammie Burdick, competing in Digital Cinema Production, with partner, Talen Harrington! 🎥✨ Send all the positive vibes and well wishes to Atlanta today as Sammie, Talen, and Morgan represent @tstboces on the national stage! 🔧🏍️🎞️ GOOD LUCK, TEAM TST — YOU’VE GOT THIS! 💪🏆 #SkillsUSANationals #DigitalCinema #MotorcycleService #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud #TeamTST

🌟 Milestones, Memories, and Momentum 🌟 To our Bridges and Steps graduates: You’ve crossed an important milestone with heart and courage. Here’s to your next steps! Swipe through a few highlights here and head to our Facebook to see the full album! 📸 #2025Graduate #BridgesProgram #StepsProgram #TSTBOCES #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

⚠️ LOCATION UPDATE: RAS Graduation Ceremony ⚠️ Due to the Extreme Heat Warning in Ithaca, the RAS Graduation Ceremony will no longer be held at Robert H. Treman Park. 🎓 The ceremony will now take place indoors at the TST BOCES Smith School Gymnasium on our main campus. 🕑 Start time remains 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. ❄️ The new location is air-conditioned to keep everyone safe and comfortable. Please help us spread the word. We look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of our RAS graduates! #RASGraduation #ClassOf2025 #TSTBOCES #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

✨ Just one week ago, RAS was glowing with glam, glitter, and fairy-tale magic! ✨ Prom night transformed our school into a dreamy celebration, and we couldn’t get enough of seeing our students dressed to impress. 💃🕺 #PromGoals #RASMagic #TSTMoments #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

👏 Completed. Celebrated. Ready for what’s next. ✅ The CTE + New Visions Completer Ceremony was a beautiful send-off for an amazing group of students! Congratulations to the Class of 2025! 🎓 Swipe through a few highlights here and head to our Facebook to see the full album! 📸 #CTEProud #NewVisions #TSTBOCES #CareerReady #CollegeReady #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

📸 Big smiles and even bigger achievements! 🏆 Last week we celebrated our outstanding CTE Seniors and recognized 7 amazing students who earned Distinguished Youth Awards this school year from Q Country 103.7! Shoutout to Teija, Kegyn, Nicole, Kaitlyn, Micayla, Alexis, and Gavin, you’ve made us so proud! 👏 Tonight, we wrap the school year up at our Completer Ceremony! Stay tuned for scholarships, awards, and the announcement of our CTE Student of the Year! 🎉 🧑‍🎓 #CTEProud #TSTBOCES #SeniorCelebration #DistinguishedYouthAward #CongratsGrads #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

🎓 Hats off to our 2025 Adult Education GED Graduates! 🎉 Earning your diploma takes determination, courage, and hard work, and you did it. We are so proud of each and every one of you. Congratulations! Swipe through a few highlights here and head to our Facebook to see the full album! 📸 #2025Graduate #GED #AdultEducation #TSTBOCES #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

🎓 Springboard to Success 🎓 Springboard graduates, you’ve shown strength, spirit, and so much heart during your time with us. Here’s to everything you’ve accomplished and all that’s yet to come. 💫 Swipe through a few highlights here and head to our Facebook to see the full album! 📸 #2025Graduate #Springboard #TSTBOCES #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

🎓 Turning the Tassel for our Turning Point Grads 🎓 Today marked more than just graduation, it was THE turning point! This group of students has grown, persevered, and accomplished a major milestone. We’re so proud of everything you’ve achieved and excited for what’s ahead! Congratulations, Grads! Swipe through a few highlights here and head to our Facebook to see the full album! 📸 #2025Graduate #TurningPoint #TSTBOCES #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

🎓Hats off to our 2025 P-TECH Completers! 🎓 We can’t wait to see what you do next and are so proud of each and every one of you! Congratulations! 🎉 Swipe through a few highlights here and head to our Facebook to see the full album! 📸 #FutureReady #STEAMEducation #PTECH #PTECHChampions #TSTBOCES #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

From the classroom ➡️ into our community ❤️ Our CTE students have been busy taking on real-world projects that serve and support our local community. Check out the impact they’ve made lately ⬇️ 1️⃣ 🚨🐾 Welding Meets K-9 Duty When the Cornell University Police Department needed to create space for transporting two K-9s, our junior welding students custom-built a divider for Sgt. Hollenbeck’s SUV, making sure K-9 Axel and his new partner K-9 Cooper, can ride safely together. 2️⃣ 🇺🇸🔧 Flag Box Revamp for the Groton American Legion A worn-out flag disposal box in Groton got a full makeover thanks to our senior welding and auto body students. Welding repaired the metalwork, and Auto Body painted a patriotic tribute. A fresh, proud place for the respectful retirement of American flags. 3️⃣ 💥🤝 Welding Booths for Auto Body With welding now part of the Auto Body curriculum, our welding seniors designed and installed custom booths for their classmates, bringing collaboration and craftsmanship together under one roof. 4️⃣ 🚧🌿 Adopt-A-Highway: Public Safety in Action Our Public Safety class wrapped up their spring Adopt-a-Highway cleanup on Brown Road! If you're driving through, take a moment to notice how beautiful the area is looking, thanks to their hard work. 👏 Real experience. Visible impact. CTE Proud. 💙 #CTEWorks #TSTBOCES #CTEPride #CareerReady #HandsOnLearning #Welding #AutoBody #PublicSafety #CommunityStrong #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

✨ A moment to celebrate: Our 2025 World of Work Completer Ceremony! 🎓 We’re so proud of each and every one of you! Congratulations! 💫 Swipe through a few highlights here and head to Facebook to see the full album! 📸 #FutureReady #WorldOfWork #TSTBOCES #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

🎓Big dreams and bright futures! 🌟 We celebrated our CTE seniors this week alongside the amazing colleges, businesses, and organizations who will be part of their next chapter: 🏫 Colleges & Universities Alfred State Cornell University Ithaca College Le Moyne College Onondaga Community College SUNY Brockport SUNY Canton SUNY Cortland SUNY Delhi SUNY Geneseo SUNY Morrisville Tompkins Cortland Community College Universal Technical Institute 🏢 Businesses & Organizations DGA Builders Headwaters Kendal At Ithaca Accufab Cargill 🎖️ Military Branches New York Army National Guard U.S. Marine Corps We are so excited to pass our students on to you, and can't wait to see what they accomplish next! 💙✨ Congratulations!!! #CTESeniorCelebration #SigningDay #CTEProud #FutureReady #TSTBOCES #ClassOf2025 #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming Dryden Central School District Superintendent Joshua Bacigalupi and BOE members Tami Tabone and Leslie Debo to TST BOCES. The visit began at TST PTECH Academy where students proudly introduced their teachers, showcased class projects, and shared their work-based learning experiences. Guests were wowed by the impressive Tompkins Cortland Community College facilities that P-TECH students access every day. The tour continued on our main TST campus with a visit to TST BOCES Career and Tech Center, where guests explored the learning spaces Dryden CTE students call home, met teachers, and connected with CTE administrators. Thank you to Dryden CSD for being a valued partner in education and for supporting the pathways that help shape our collective students’ futures! 💙🤝💜 #PartnershipInEducation #ComponentDistrict #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

Our TST BOCES Career and Tech Digital Media seniors have done it again! 🎬🎓 Each year, the Lip Dub stands as a CTE rite of passage, a creative tradition where our students take the lead behind and in front of the camera. From planning to final edits, the lip dub captures the essence of what it means to be a TST CTE student. 🎶 Enjoy the 2025 Lip Dub: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEh_IbZIDjI #CTELipDub #FutureReady #BOCESLife #LipDub #TSTBOCES #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud