Last week Ithaca's Fall Creek Elementary School 5th graders had the exciting experience of visiting our Career & Tech Education Construction Trades students to learn how to build bird houses!🐦

The students got to work collaborating as they drilled and hammered away until they had fully constructed bird houses that'll one day be called home by our feathered friends. It was such a fun shared activity that allowed hands-on learning to truly soar! 🔨🪽

Special thanks to TST Regional School Success, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and Cornell Cooperative Extension for bringing everyone together and making this experience possible! 🙌

#ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
about 21 hours ago, TST BOCES
a group photo of students after building bird houses
three young students building a bird house with an older student
two younger students building a bird house with two older students
a student holding up her bird house
a group photo of some of the students who worked on bird houses
a close up of one student drilling into a bird house
two younger students and one older student putting together a bird house
a few students listening to the teacher explaining how to drill
Some students holding up their bird house
Some students holding up their birdhouse
ICYMI: I100 welcomed TST Auto Body teacher Matt Lott and Auto Body senior Jackson Scholl into the studio to talk about this Sunday’s 33rd Annual TST BOCES Car Show!

Listen to the full interview to hear about everything planned for the big day, including the impact the event has on our TST SkillsUSA students. All proceeds support the SkillsUSA club account, helping our Career & Tech students compete at the state and national level in skilled trades competitions.

Jackson recently earned 1st place in Collision Repair and is heading to Atlanta in just a few weeks to compete at the national level! 🥇
Join us this Sunday for great cars, food, prizes, and community fun, all while supporting student success! 💙

📍TST BOCES Career & Tech Campus
📅 Sunday, May 17, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

#TSTBOCES #SkillsUSA #CarShow #CTE #CareerAndTechnicalEducation

Listen here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/187sr5u2iQ/
2 days ago, TST BOCES
Promotional graphic for the 33rd Annual TST BOCES Car Show featuring a photo of a white classic car. The graphic includes event details for Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and highlights a radio interview with TST Auto Body teacher Matt Lott and Auto Body senior Jackson Scholl on I100.
Felicidades! Félicitations! おめでとうございます! Gratulacje! Gratulujeme! Congratulations! 🌍🎓

Last Friday, 35 students from Dryden, Groton, Lansing, and Trumansburg participated in our Regional Seal of Biliteracy Presentation Day, showcasing their proficiency in Czech, Polish, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, French, and Spanish.
Students presented on topics of their choice in their selected language to panels of judges fluent in that language, demonstrating the communication and cultural skills required to earn the New York State Seal of Biliteracy on their diploma.

Coordinated by TST's Regional School Success team, the event welcomed administrators, teachers, judges, and family members who gathered to support and celebrate the students’ hard work and achievement.

Congratulations to all of the students on this incredible accomplishment! 🏅

#SealOfBiliteracy #NYSGraduation #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
3 days ago, Chelsea Blovat
Students from Dryden CSD pose together during the Regional Seal of Biliteracy Presentation Day, with several students holding flags representing different languages and cultures.
A student gives a presentation while judges listen and review materials during the Regional Seal of Biliteracy event.
Students from Trumansburg CSD pose together with their teachers during the Regional Seal of Biliteracy Presentation Day, with several students holding flags representing different languages and cultures.
A student participant and three judges pose in front of a presentation screen displaying Chinese text during the Seal of Biliteracy event.
Students from Dryden and Lansing CSD pose together during the Regional Seal of Biliteracy Presentation Day, with several students holding flags representing different languages and cultures.
A student presents in Spanish during the Seal of Biliteracy event, standing in front of a presentation slide titled “Las Guerras de Cochabamba.”
A student participant poses with family member, Groton Superintendent and Groton French teacher in a hallway during the Seal of Biliteracy Presentation Day.
A student presents to a panel of judges during a Seal of Biliteracy presentation session.
Students from Trumansburg CSD pose together during the Regional Seal of Biliteracy Presentation Day, with several students holding flags representing different languages and cultures.
A student participant poses with family members who also served as panel judges during the Regional Seal of Biliteracy Presentation Day

Time travel during lunchtime this week at Bistro555 as we step into the past for a different historical dish from around the world each day! ⏳

🐟 Tuesday: Lemon Butter Cod with Italian Peas
🥢 Wednesday: Kung Pao Tofu with Jasmine Rice
🥪 Thursday: Chivito Sandwich with Fried Sweet Potato
🌾 Friday: Jollof Rice with Moi Moi

Don’t forget the variety of soups, breads, salads, and classic desserts like Milk Tart and Lamingtons to try!

📍 Bistro 555
⏰ Lunch 11:10–12:20
📞 Call-ahead orders: ext. 2011

#Bistro555 #CTECulinary #StudentRunCafe #TimeTravelWeek #TSTBOCES

4 days ago, TST BOCES
Vintage-style weekly Bistro555 menu for May 12–15 featuring globally inspired historical dishes each day. Tuesday features lemon butter cod with Italian peas. Wednesday offers kung pao tofu with jasmine rice. Thursday serves a chivito sandwich with fried sweet potato. Friday features jollof rice with moi moi. Daily extras include soups, salads, breads, and desserts such as milk tart and lamingtons, with entrée specials priced at $4.
Earlier this week CTE students got an up close look at the future of energy efficient and sustainable construction when Cornell Cooperative Extension brought their PowerHouse, an energy-efficient home on wheels, to our campus! 🏠⚡

Students learned about the many innovative ways homes can be built to conserve energy and reduce environmental impact!

Thank you Cornell Cooperative Extension for showing our students the amazing PowerHouse!

#ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
7 days ago, TST BOCES
CCE's PowerHouse sitting in a parking lot
side view of CCE's PowerHouse
A CCE staff member explaining the PowerHouse to students
A CCE staff member explaining how energy efficient building works
Some students looking at the PowerHouse
A chalkboard table saying "Welcome to the Clean Energy PowerHouse"
A student measuring the windows in the PowerHouse
A student measuring the height of the PowerHouse
A staff member explaining what the PowerHouse is to students
A staff members explaining to students how the PowerHouse works
📣 Business Opportunity Alert!

TST BOCES is selling a turnkey, fully equipped food trailer ready for immediate use! Perfect for catering, festivals, pop-ups, or your next culinary venture!

💲 Starting Bid: $20,000
📅 Sealed bids due: May 15 at 3:00 PM

For more information:
Eric Hartz, Interim Director of Facilities
ehartz@tstboces.org
(607) 257-5511 ext. 6001

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1HXHZf5ZQq/

#ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud #BusinessOpportunity #FoodTrailer
7 days ago, TST BOCES
Graphic advertising a “TST BOCES Food Trailer For Sale.” The flyer features a blue and gray design with an illustration of a food trailer on the right side. Text states that the turnkey, fully equipped mobile kitchen is ready for immediate use and ideal for catering, festivals, or launching a food business. The starting bid is $20,000, and sealed bids are due by May 15 at 3:00 PM. The location listed is 555 Warren Road, Ithaca, NY 14850. Contact information for Eric Hartz, Interim Director of Facilities, includes the email ehartz@tstboces.org and phone number (607) 257-5511 ext. 6001.
Even the rain couldn’t dampen the spirit at today’s TST Staff Appreciation Breakfast 💙

Good food, beautiful flowers, and the very BEST teachers and staff around!

#Thankful #TeacherAppreciationWeek #StaffAppreciationWeek #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
9 days ago, TST BOCES
RAS teachers and staff stand together smiling with full plates in the cafeteria at the staff appreaciation breakfast
Scott Snyder and Big Mike smile together at the staff appreciation breakfast
teacher smiles at the pastry table
DS Lily Talcott smiles with three BOCES BOE members at the staff appreciation breakfast
CTE teachers and staff stand together smiling in the cafeteria at the staff appreaciation breakfast
Administration serves egg bake to a BOE member in the cafeteria at the staff appreciation breakfast
two smith school teachers stand together smiling with full plates in the cafeteria at the staff appreaciation breakfast
CTE teachers and staff stand together smiling at a decorated blue round table and pretty flowers in the cafeteria at the staff appreaciation breakfast
Smith School teachers and staff stand together smiling the cafeteria at the staff appreaciation breakfast
two staff members stand together smiling with full plates in the cafeteria at the staff appreaciation breakfast

Yesterday, during New York’s 'What’s Great in Our State Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week' celebration, TST BOCES School Health Systems was recognized with a statewide award for its innovative, collaborative approach to student health and well-being.

This work is helping connect students to care sooner and strengthening support across our region.

Read more: https://www.tstboces.org/article/2869665

9 days ago, TST BOCES
Dr. Matteson, Mr. Barr, Dr. Dhundale, Ms. Jessica Hoff and Ms. Talcott smile and hold award
Dr. Dhundale, Ms. Jessica Hoff smile together holding award
Dr. Dhundale, Ms. Jessica Hoff receive award on stage and smile with two other adults in front of a green curtain
What's great in our state honorees in group smiling with awards
Dr. Dhundale, Ms. Jessica Hoff speak with award celebration attendees
We’re sailing away for Cruise Week at Bistro 555 🚢🌊
Stop by and enjoy a new destination of flavors each day!

🌯 Tuesday: Baked Cheesy Chicken Taquitos & authentic Mexican rice
🍝 Wednesday: Vegan Baked Ziti & mushrooms with Brussels sprouts
🍖 Thursday: Hawaiian Pork Chops with roasted green beans
🍗 Friday: Baked Caesar Chicken with gluten-free mashed potatoes

Plus: soup, salad, and fresh bread offerings every day!

Don’t forget to enjoy a dessert of chocolate layer cake or strawberry coconut macaroons dipped in chocolate!

📍 Bistro 555
⏰ Lunch 11:10–12:20
📞 Call-ahead orders: ext. 2011

#Bistro555 #CTECulinary #StudentRunCafe #CruiseWeek #TSTBOCES
11 days ago, TST BOCES
A colorful “Bistro 555 Cruise Week” lunch menu with a beach and ocean theme, including palm leaves, a lighthouse, and an anchor. Hours are 11:10–12:20. The menu is organized by day: Tuesday (5/5): Baked cheesy chicken taquitos with authentic Mexican rice. Soup: Mexican tortilla soup. Salad: Mexican or Greek salad with lettuce. Bread: cheesy Mexican garlic bread. Dessert: chocolate layer cake or strawberry coconut macaroons dipped in chocolate. Wednesday (5/6): Vegan baked ziti with mushrooms and roasted Brussels sprouts with lemon seasoning. Soup: creamy tomato soup. Salad: Mexican or Greek salad. Bread: flaky buttermilk biscuits. Dessert: chocolate layer cake or strawberry coconut macaroons dipped in chocolate. Thursday (5/7): Hawaiian pork chops with roasted green beans. Soup: creamy potato soup. Salad: Mexican or Greek salad. Bread: dinner roll. Dessert: chocolate layer cake or strawberry coconut macaroons dipped in chocolate. Friday (5/8): Baked Caesar chicken with gluten-free mashed potatoes. Soup: butternut squash soup. Salad: Mexican or Greek salad. Bread: Parmesan ranch pan rolls. Dessert: chocolate layer cake or strawberry coconut macaroons dipped in chocolate. Entrées with a side are $4.00; soup is $1.00 (small) or $1.25 (large); salad is $1.50; bread is $0.50; dessert is $1.50. Footer notes: Student Manager Olivia Orendorff, Candor Central School District, and a phone number for call-ahead orders.
It’s Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week and we have the absolute BEST at TST 💙

Thank you for showing up for students and each other every day. You make the difference.

#TeacherAppreciationWeek #StaffAppreciationWeek #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
11 days ago, TST BOCES
Graphic with a blue background and the words “Thank You” at the top above a collage of photos showing TST BOCES teachers, staff, and students interacting in classrooms and events. The TST BOCES logo is centered in the middle. At the bottom, text reads: “For inspiring minds, shaping futures, and making a difference every day. Happy Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week!”
It was Spirit Week last week at Smith School and we’re still feeling that spirit! 🤩

From Wacky Wednesday to Color Wars and Twin Day, it was such a fun week of showing our spirit in creative ways! ✨

Great job to all who brought the spirit and made last week so much fun!

#ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
14 days ago, TST BOCES
Three staff members posing for camera with the same shirt
a staff member with wacky hair smiling at camera
a student and staff member smiling at camera
two students posing for the camera
3 students and a staff member posing for the camera
two students posing for the camera
a student smiling at the camera while others in the background play on a seesaw
a staff member showing off his red and green outfit
a student and staff member posing for a photo
a staff and student posing for a photo
🌿Winter is over and so is the wait for the 41st TST BOCES Greenhouse Sale!

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!
16 days ago, TST BOCES
a large selection of plants
a student watering some plants
a photo of the greenhouse walkway covered in plants
a student trimming a plant
a student holding a plant up to the camera
a student pulling a car full of plants
a student holding up a flower plant for the camera
a flagstone priced at 20$
a large selection of plants, some hanging
a selection of bright colorful flowers
Thank You Cargill!

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
16 days ago, TST BOCES
A large group of students and two adults pose in front of heavy trucks, smiling and giving thumbs up while holding a Cargill sign and a check.
Two men stand in front of large trucks, smiling and holding a check together. One wears a Cargill polo shirt, and the other wears a black shirt and cap.
A group of students and two adults shake hands and stand in front of heavy equipment trucks, holding a large Cargill sign while presenting a check. Some students wear work gear, including hard hats and safety vests.

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

17 days ago, TST BOCES
A student posing for a photo with a goat wearing a tiny hat
A student and staff petting a sheep
a student petting a goat
a student holding a rabbit
two students posing for a picture with the rabbit
a student and staff member posing for a photo
a student feeding a goat or ram some carrots
three students interacting with the goat/ram
three students petting a goat
a student petting the goat
SkillsUSA NYS Competition 2026 💙
18 days ago, TST BOCES
Group of TST skillsusa competitiors standing outside of the the Exposition Center
Team TST showed up and showed out at NYS SkillsUSA 💙

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
18 days ago, TST BOCES
Jackson Scholl, gold medalist standing on podium smiling at camera
Welder working independently and using a tool to work on a metal box, sparks illuminate the box.
Three SkillsUSA students sit together on a bench outdoors, smiling at the camera while wearing conference badges and SkillsUSA jackets.
Student wearing a hard hat and safety vest operates heavy equipment controls during a SkillsUSA competition.
Group of SkillsUSA students walk together on the red carpet for the welcome back to TST parade, smiling, as one student films with a camera during the event.
Student wearing safety glasses and a SkillsUSA jacket carefully assembles mechanical parts at a competition workstation, with another student working in the background.
Student in a red SkillsUSA blazer stands next to a display table featuring a project board and a T-shirt design presentation.
Two students wearing welding helmets work at a station, creating sparks and smoke as they weld metal behind a protective screen.
Gold medal winner James Williams III stands on top of a podium holding a sign that reads SKillsUSA State Champion Advertising Design 2026 and a sign below reading SkillsUSA Heading to Nationals
A large group of SkillsUSA students and advisors pose together outside the Exposition Center, holding folders and wearing red blazers and team apparel.
This week at Bistro 555 we’re serving up classic sandwiches and soups!🥪 🍲

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
18 days ago, TST BOCES
A vintage-style weekly menu poster for “Bistro 555” featuring soups, salads, and sandwiches. The layout is split into two columns with daily specials. Tuesday offers a meatball sub with red sauce and mozzarella served with chips, and minestrone soup with vegetables and elbow noodles. Wednesday features a Reuben sandwich with corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and thousand island dressing, served with chips, alongside beef and barley soup. Thursday includes a chicken cordon bleu sandwich with ham, Swiss cheese, and Dijon sauce served with chips, plus French onion soup topped with cheese and a crostini. Friday highlights an ultimate grilled cheese with assorted melted cheeses served with chips, paired with tomato basil soup made with cream and fresh basil. At the bottom are two salads available throughout the week: a quinoa salad with oranges, craisins, and apple cider vinaigrette, and a spinach salad with apples, bacon, red onion, feta, and maple vinaigrette. The design uses a beige background with black decorative borders and bold, vintage typography.
It’s NY State SkillsUSA Competition Week and Team TST is ready! 💪💙

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! 🍀🏆
25 days ago, TST BOCES
TST CTE seniors hold SkillsUSA flag outside of a brick building and smile at camera for group picture.
TST CTE juniors hold SkillsUSA flag outside of a brick building and smile at camera for group picture.
Rise, shine, and spring into breakfast this week with Bistro 555!🌼

🍳 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
25 days ago, TST BOCES
Weekly breakfast menu for Bistro 555 displayed in a grid from Tuesday, April 21 through Friday, April 24. Each day lists an entrée for $4.00: Tuesday—sausage breakfast burrito with hash browns; Wednesday—stuffed French toast with bacon; Thursday—sausage biscuits and gravy with a baked potato; Friday—bagel breakfast sliders with a side of grits. Daily soup options include maple brown sugar oatmeal (Tuesday), sweet potato soup (Wednesday), strawberries and cream oatmeal (Thursday), and breakfast pozole (Friday), priced at $1.00 small or $1.50 large. Salads ($1.50) are available daily as fruit salad or BLT salad. Bread options ($0.50) vary by day: lemon poppy seed muffins (Tuesday), blueberry scones (Wednesday), banana muffins (Thursday), and cinnamon swirl bread (Friday). Dessert ($1.50) each day includes yogurt parfait or crepes. Bottom text reads: “Call (607) 257-1555 ext. 2011 for call ahead orders!” Background features a light, rustic tabletop with breakfast foods like oatmeal, fruit, and pastries.
Innovation in action at Engineering Wars 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣

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
25 days ago, TST BOCES
Students and an instructor stand beside a large cardboard Rube Goldberg machine with ramps, cups, and a balloon attached.
Three students wearing medals pose next to a large trophy on display in a gymnasium.
Students demonstrate a small chain-reaction setup on a table while an adult judge observes and takes notes.
A group picture of Team TST #1 and #2 students and staff stand together in a line inside a gymnasium during the competition.
Three students smile and hold their medals while standing next to part of their cardboard Rube Goldberg machine.
A close-up of a large cardboard Rube Goldberg machine with ramps, strings, and cups as part of the design. Student is inserting marble into the top to begin the run.
Three students review instructions and materials together while planning their build during the competition.
Two students work on building a chain-reaction setup with dominoes, cardboard, and string on a table.
Theesfeld lies on the floor while another measures her height with a wooden strip as part of the project setup. The machine needed to be 5' long which is exactly Theesfeld's height.
Students wearing medals high-five an adult in a large indoor arena during the Engineering Wars competition.