ππ Opening Day 2023-2024: Our incredible faculty and staff kickstarted the school year today with some inspiring stories as we gear up to welcome our amazing students tomorrow! π #BackToSchool #WelcomeBack #NewSchoolYear #ReadyForLearning #BOCESProud
ICYMI, check out our latest edition of our quarterly newsletter, the TST Tribune:
https://5il.co/23f53
This season's focus was all about celebrating our newest graduates and updating you on all things TST! #BOCESproud #summerfun #intheknow #checkitout
Swimming Through Summer Memories: Soaking Up Summer Fun at Tompkins Cortland Community CollegeππββοΈ Students from Exceptional Education had a splash-tastic time this summer with multiple field trips to TC3's fully accessible indoor pool, conquering challenges to swim, laugh, and bond. Noodles, water basketball, and diving board thrills united friends, teachers, and staff. #LastBitOfSummer #InclusiveFun #SwimmingAdventures #BOCESproud
πCelebrating Success!π We're thrilled to share some behind-the-scenes photos from our incredible hiring event today! A huge shoutout to our friends from Tompkins County who joined us in making this event a success. Their support in assisting with applications and providing insights into civil service positions was invaluable. The turnout from our community was compelling, and we're excited to have made some new colleagues along the way. Here's to fostering connections and building a brighter future together! π€π #CommunityStrong #NewBeginnings #HiringEventSuccess #BOCESproud
πβ¨ Welcoming the Future at P-Tech! From tech challenges to crafting vision boards with cutting-edge tools, our 9th grade P-Tech students embraced innovation this past week. Captivating presentations from industry leaders sparked their creativity, while kite-making and a hike to Toughannock Falls forged lasting connections. Welcoming our P-Tech students into the TST BOCES Family and wishing them a good school year ahead with growth and endless possibilities! πποΈ
Grooving, Moving, and Making Memories at the Fun-Filled End-of-Summer School Dance! ππ»πͺ©βοΈπ€©π€π΅ #BOCESProud #DancingQueensAndKings #DanceToRemember #SummerFun #MakingMemories
Students enjoyed the Great American Roadtrip of Flavors this past week at TST! πΊοΈ From NYC Bagels to Chocolate-Covered Bananas, students devoured iconic flavors & dished out culinary tales! Students sipped on Sweet Tea π₯€, indulged in Whoopie Pies, and sampled Tater Tot Casserole. π₯§ One class made homemade Applesauce infused with Happy Jack's Maple Syrup ππ β tapped and bottled right up the road in Locke, NY. This trip was all about savoring the unforgettable flavor destinations, with an emphasis on embracing the goodness of farm-to-table! ππ π½οΈ #SummerFun #FlavorVenture #FarmToTable #BocesProud
TST BOCES hosts Community Day with Local Heroes from @tompkinssheriff @flyithaca @bangs_ambulance_workers @cornell_univ_police @mfcairmed @nysdec & Cayuga Heights Police Department!
Read more β¬οΈ
https://www.tstboces.org/article/1198566
π TST BOCES Hiring Event β August 22nd π
Are you looking for an incredible opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives? Look no further! TST BOCES is excited to announce our Hiring Event on August 22nd, where we are seeking dedicated individuals like you to join our team of exceptional educators and support staff.
Positions Available:
πΉ Teacher Aides
πΉ Teacher Assistants
πΉ Special Education Monitors
πΉ Teacher Aide/Bus Drivers
πΉ Substitutes for Nurses, Bus Drivers, Cleaners, Special Ed Monitors, Teacher Aides, Teacher Assistants, and Teachers.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to shape young minds and create a brighter future! Secure your spot for open interviews at the TST BOCES Campus on AUGUST 22nd by filling out the quick and easy form provided in the link below.
π https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTJalGyBy09RJ67uY1BM8wko8RKPTCs_26wzfNfy2stquWMg/viewform?pli=1
During the event, our staff will be on hand to guide you through the application process and answer any questions you may have. Be prepared for in-person interviews as we aim to onboard successful candidates on that day!
See you on August 22nd! ποΈ Together, let's make a positive impact on the lives of students and create an exceptional learning experience! πβ¨ #TSTBOCES #BOCESProud #HiringEvent #EducationOpportunity #JoinOurTeam
Due to unforeseen weather circumstances, the Spring-Into-Action event has been postponed likely until early fall. We'll provide an update when more information is available.
The 10th Annual Completer Ceremony is coming up so mark your calendars! It will be taking place on June 15th, 2023 at Tompkins Cortland Community College's Gymnasium from 5-7pm! We hope to see you there!
34th Annual Plant Sale coming up May 5th, 6th & 8th!
@
TST BOCES Greenhouse
555 Warren Rd.
Student Run Greenhouse offering
Perennials, Annuals, Herbs, Hanging Baskets, Vegetables
Cash or Check only
Proceeds will be used to provide opportunities for all our students, and we thank you for your continued support!
All TST BOCES Educational Programs including Adult Education will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, March 14th.
It is that time of year again! π π New Visions Open Houses are coming up so mark your calendars! If you would like to learn more about our awesome hands on programs, please visit tstnv.org
Come join us at the Career and Tech Open House on March 16th! Doors open at 5:30pm-7pm, located at 555 Warren Road, Ithaca. We are so excited to introduce you to the world of hands on learning! We have Welding, Cosmetology, Digital Media, Animal Science and so much more!
We are proud to announce that Jennifer Merkle, Special Education Teacher for TSTβs Turning Point high school program, has earned the prestigious distinction of being a Nationally Board Certified Teacher (NBCT).
Check out the full story on Jennifer's NBCT journey here: https://www.tstboces.org/article/1023146
This week is School Counselor Appreciation Week! We thank you for all that you do! ππ
Congratulations to the three educators recognized for achieving their National Board Certification, including our very own Jennifer Merkle! National Board Certification is the highest certificate an educator can achieve in the US, and is Administered by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
Interested in becoming an NBCT? Let us help you: https://www.tstboces.org/page/national-board-candidate-support-coser
Area 2 SkillsUSA Competition will be held at SUNY Morrisville on Friday, Feb 10, 2023! 38 CTE students will be participating in this competition. Students from all of our 9 component school districts will be competing! Students participating in competition by class:
Auto Body - Sawyer Updike - South Seneca HS
Auto Body - Nathan Neiss - Trumansburg HS
Auto Technology - Chris Welch - Dryden HS
Auto Technology - Caiden Rider - Ithaca HS
Computer Technology - Bryce Jauquet - LACS
Computer Technology - Andrew Tomak - Lansing HS
Cosmetology - Emmalyn Ingalls - Dryden HS
Cosmetology - Anjolie Kwakye Minott - Ithaca HS
Cosmetology - Emma Heasley - Lansing HS
Cosmetology - Luciana Ray - Candor HS
Criminal Justice - Ilana Lehmann - LACS
Criminal Justice - Danyelle Tripp-Lumley - Dryden HS
Criminal Justice - Chase Tibbals - Ithaca HS
Criminal Justice - Antonio Arambulo - Ithaca HS
Criminal Justice - Faith Bradford - RAS/Ithaca
Criminal Justice - Angelous Santmyer - Trumansburg HS
Culinary Arts - Morgan Winter - Trumansburg HS
Culinary Arts - Kyra O'Toole - Ithaca HS
Culinary Arts - Tabitha Gray - Newfield HS
Digital Media - Riley Ferriss - LACS
Digital Media - Morgan Ferriss - LACS
Digital Media - Cole Rudert - LACS
Digital Media - Nathan Halverson - Lansing HS
Digital Media - Liane Jackson - Newfield HS
Digital Media - Gray Larson - Lansing HS
Early Childhood - Taylor Hemenway - Trumansburg HS
Early Childhood - Le'Sean Lewis - Ithaca HS
Heavy Equipment - Blake Dean - South Seneca HS
Heavy Equipment - Austin Hunt - Groton HS
Heavy Equipment - Tristen Price - Dryden HS
Heavy Equipment - Ryan Ayres - Dryden HS
Heavy Equipment - Laci Prignon - Dryden HS
Heavy Equipment - Caleb Morris - Trumansburg HS
Heavy Equipment - Austin Bailey - Ithaca HS
Welding - Deegan Reed - Trumansburg HS
Welding - Tanner Lansing - Trumansburg HS
Welding - Zach Voorheis - Trumansburg HS
Welding - Gaige Goodsell - Groton HS
TST BOCES is on Two Hour Delay today January 23, 2023