TST BOCES - Tompkins · Seneca · Tioga

Connection fuels growth! 🌐💪
Regional Professional Development Day brought together educators from every corner of the TST BOCES nine component districts for a day of learning and inspiration. From workshops to hands-on sessions, teachers and staff explored innovative strategies to support student success.

Behind every great professional learning day is a team that makes it happen. 💯🙌 A huge props to Regional School Success for organizing an incredible Regional Professional Development Day full of opportunities that empower educators to bring fresh ideas and proven strategies to their classrooms! 🏫

#ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

🌍 Taste the World at Bistro 555 this week! 10/29/25-10/31/25 💙
This week’s menu is Globally Inspired, featuring Italian classics like Chicken Cacciatore and Italian Wedding Soup, Indonesian favorites such as Beef Satay and Roti Cani, and Polish comfort dishes like Kotlet Schabowy and Silesian Dumplings.
✨ Come savor the flavors of Italy, Indonesia, and Poland with us!

📞 Order ahead: 607-257-1551 ext. 2011
⏰ Open Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday this week, from 11:10am - 12:20 pm

October is National Principals Month, a time to celebrate those who keep our schools inspired, supported, and thriving! 💙

We're especially grateful to all our TST principals for the guidance and leadership they give in and around our many TST programs.

#ThankAPrincipal #PrincipalAppreciationMonth #LeadershipInAction #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

Last Friday, RAS Student Government brought the homecoming spirit to TST, transforming the grassy area of our bus loop into a full-fledged football field complete with endzones and hand-knit yellow penalty flags! 🏈💛 RAS students left it all on the field, with some playing, some cheering, and others simply soaking up the sunshine and school spirit. A huge shoutout to Paula and Whelpley for keeping the game fair and fun. The officiating was top-notch! 👏 And of course, we couldn’t have done it without our amazing coaches, Pat and Vick. 🙌 #TSTBOCES #RAS #Homecoming #FlagFootball #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESPride

Big moves for New Visions Exercise & Health Sciences, their classroom is now at Ithaca College! 💙 The newest TST BOCES Career and Tech New Visions program officially calling IC home and enjoying all the perks of learning on a college campus. Students recently joined Dr. David Diggin’s EXSS 384 Practicum Lab in Athletic Training, putting their agility (and athleticism!) to the test! 🏃‍♀️💪 #NewVisions #ExerciseHealthSciences #LearningInMotion #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

Bistro 555 is back open for the 25-26 school year this week with Mexican Week on the menu! 🌮
Join us for lunch Wednesday through Friday from 11:10 AM–12:20 PM or call ahead to order at (607) 257-1555 ext. 2011.
Follow along to see weekly menus and updates on our Instagram, @tst_bistro555

#Bistro555 #TSTBOCES #CulinaryArts #StudentChefs #CTE #MexicanWeek #LunchIsServed #EatLocal

It’s School Board Recognition Week, and we’re so thankful for our amazing TST BOCES Board of Education members! We’re lucky to have the best of the best. If you see one of these fantastic humans, take a moment to thank them for all they do! 💙 #BoardAppreciationWeek #ThankYouBOE #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

Join us for a free virtual community session!

Learn how the One Trusted Adult approach helps every child feel connected, supported, and ready to thrive. Open to everyone, no registration required just join the google meet! 🔗

Choose one session:
📅 Tuesday, October 14 | 6:30–8:00 PM
📆 Wednesday, October 28 | 6:30–8:00 PM

Join via Google Meet: meet.google.com/euv-wqhk-umk

Learn more: onetrustedadult.com/products/its-our-mission

Thank you to everyone who made our Open House last night such a success! 💙 #BackToSchoolNight #OpenHouse #MeetTheTeacher #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

Our newest TST BOCES Career and Tech program is officially up and running! The Machining & Manufacturing program, housed at Candor High School, is giving students hands-on training in machining and manufacturing, teaching students how to lathe, mill, and operate CNC machines. A big 👏 to the first cohort of students and their instructor, Jeff Brockway, for getting this exciting new program off to a great start! #CareerTech #CTE #TSTBOCES #CandorHighSchool #StudentSuccess #HandsOnLearning #FutureMakers #SkillsForLife #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

🎉 The BOCES Bodega is open! 🛒 A free on-campus grocery store bringing choice, dignity, and community to food access at TST BOCES. We’re proud to partner with Food Bank of the Southern Tier to make this possible! 🤝 📸 Learn more and see photos from the grand opening: tstboces.org/article/2467322 #TSTBOCES #BOCESBodega #FoodAccess #CommunitySupport #FarmToSchool #FoodBankST #StudentSuccess #LocalPartnerships #CommunityInAction #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

🧡 October is National Bullying Prevention Month!

Throughout the month, our Regional School Success Department is sponsoring a region-wide calendar of weekly challenges to help students and staff at TST and in our component districts take a stand against bullying!

This Wednesday, celebrate what makes you unique! Wear your mismatched socks and remind others it’s okay to be different! 🧦

#BullyingPreventionMonth #UniqueTogether #StepUpStandUpSpeakUp #KindnessChallenge #BeKind

Scoopin’ up leadership, one parfait at a time! 🍨 From parfait cups to leadership tips, juniors and seniors at CTE spent the past two days exploring the student leadership organizations that make our programs shine: SkillsUSA, NTHS, HOSA, and FFA. It was a delicious way to learn about all of the sweet opportunities at CTE! 🌟🔧📚🩺🌱🍒 #CTEProud #StudentLeadership #SkillsUSA #NTHS #HOSA #FFA #CareerAndTechEd #SweetOpportunities #FutureLeaders #LeadershipDay #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESproud

✨ Open House @ TST BOCES!
📅 Wednesday, Oct. 8 • 5–6:30 p.m.
Programs: CTE | RAS | Exceptional Education
Come explore, connect, and celebrate learning with us! #BackToSchool #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

💫 First day excitement is here! 🎉 Across our districts, students are beginning their 2025–2026 school year between Wednesday and Monday. Enjoy these first day photos from those who have already kicked things off! ✨📚 #FirstDaySmiles #BackToSchool #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

🎉OPENING DAY 2025 🌟 Team TST is ready. We’re excited. Let’s do this, 2025–2026! 🚀 #OpeningDay #Education #BackToSchool #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

The Summer Rewind: One last splash of summer before the new school year begins! 🌊🎉 #SummerSchoolFun #SoLongSummer #SummerRewind #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

🌎🍴 The Great Flavor Road Trip made a stop at Summer School! 🗺️✨ Our students hit the road without ever having to leave school. 🚗💨 Each classroom became a pit stop serving up iconic dishes from across the U.S. From coast to coast, students explored culture, flavor, and creativity through food. A road trip never tasted so good! 🍴 #GreatFlavorRoadTrip #SummerSchoolAdventures #ConnectingMindInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

✨ Our most successful Summer Hiring Event yet! 👏 💫 We had over 20 attendees and are thrilled to celebrate 13 new hires joining the TST BOCES family! 🧑‍🏫💙 Special thanks to Larry Workman and Cierra Mincher from the Tompkins County, NY Department for guiding applicants through the process, and to our HR, Admin, and Facilities staff for their support and teamwork. 🙌 Still want to join our team? Open positions are always posted at tstboces.org/jobs. 💻📌 We can’t wait to see everyone’s smiling faces (new + returning) on September 2nd as we kick off the 2025–2026 school year! 🎉🍎 #WeAreTST #BackToSchool2025 #TeamTST #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud

🚓🚑🚒 Community Day = Best Day! 🎉 Last Monday our students had the chance to meet local heroes, explore their vehicles and gear, collect stickers, ask questions, and even hear their voices over the loud speakers (always a crowd favorite!) 🎤🙌 A heartfelt thank you to our amazing community partners: 💙 Bangs Ambulance 💙 University Police at SUNY Cortland 💙 Cayuga Heights Police Department 💙 Cornell University Police Department 💙 Ithaca Police Department 💙 NYS Department of Environmental Conservation 💙 Tompkins County Sheriff's Office 💙 New York State Police 💙 Ithaca Airport Fire Rescue Community Day reminds us of the many people who keep our community safe, supported, and connected. 💛 Thank you for all that you do. #TSTBOCES #CommunityDay #SummerSchool #LocalHeroes #CommunityStrong #ThankYouHeroes #StudentExperience #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #BuildingConnections #Gratitude #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud