🦋✨Monarch Magic ✨🦋
Students in Mrs. Wolczyk's class have been hard at work studying the incredible life cycle of monarch butterflies, and today was the special day to release them into our TST BOCES Homestead Garden! From tiny eggs to beautiful wings, these monarchs took flight today, beginning their incredible journey into the world. 🌎 #TSTBOCES #NatureEducation #HandsOnLearning #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
Innovating Student Health: TST BOCES Launches New School Health Systems CoSer
Read the article: https://www.tstboces.org/article/1767427
🎯🍏Hitting Targets in More Ways Than One! 🍏🎯
Our P-TECH Seniors hit the mark with their newest project designing and installing apple cannon targets at Moore Family Farm! From sketching to painting to final installation, our students worked hard on every detail to bring the targets to life. They even got to test their hard work by aiming at the new targets themselves after installation this morning! 🎯🍎
You can see the P-TECH targets on display and celebrate fall fun at Moore Family Farm in Groton, NY, open weekends from 10am-5pm. If you're an educator, be sure to swing by this weekend and next for Teacher Appreciation! All school staff with ID get free admission! 🎃🍂
#STEAMEducation #PBL #CommunityProject #TSTBOCES #PTECH #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
It was a great turnout for TST BOCES Adult Education Annual Open House on Monday at Stewart Park!
Couldn't make it to the event? No problem—our doors are always open! We offer free ESL and GED classes with open enrollment every Monday for ESL and Wednesday for GED from 9:00am-12:00pm. Just stop by our Adult Ed office at 118 N Tioga St, 5th floor, Ithaca or call (607) 273-4095,
You can also visit tstboces.org/adulted for more info on all things Adult Education and for our Business & Industry Certifications!
Let's keep growing and learning together! 📚✨ #AdultEducation #OpenEnrollment #TSTBOCES #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
Join us to discuss the future of NYS diploma requirements!
Background: In November 2023, the Blue Ribbon Commission shared recommendations with the Board of Regents. Now, the NYS Department of Education has a vision to bring these ideas to life.
Goal: Join us in discussions to share your input on the proposed plan. Your input matters—come and share your thoughts!
We are hosting three versions of this event.
1. Community In-Person Forum:
Sept. 18, 2024
6:00pm-7:00pm
In-person at TST BOCES, A Building
A-14 Conference Room
555 Warren Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
2. Community Virtual Forum:
Sept. 24, 2024
7:00pm-8:00pm
Virtual Zoom Meeting
Pre-Registration Required: https://tstboces.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIufuihqDorE9STuO6TqWGEXxqfCslC2BCa#/registration
3. Educator Virtual Forum:
Oct. 10, 2024
4:15pm-5:15pm
Virtual Zoom Meeting
CTLE Credits Available: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=10453&I=4878764
🎉 What a start to the 2024-2025 school year! Our first few days together were packed with energy, excitement, and memorable moments:
🍔 RAS kicked off the year with a BBQ at Myers Park.
🤝 TST PTECH students dove into teamwork-focused games & #STEAM Challenges.
🔧 TST BOCES Career and Tech students jumped right into their hands-on learning.
😊 Exceptional Education students brought all the smiles and laughter!
Here’s to an incredible year of learning, collaboration, and community! 🌟 #TSTBOCES #BackToSchool #GreatStart #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
✨🎒First Day of School Magic! 🎒✨
The 2024-2025 school year kicked off with a bang today, and the energy was electric! We welcomed students back to TST with smiles, excitement, and lots of school spirit. Here's to a year full of endless possibilities, growth, and memories ready to be made! 📚🎉 #BackToSchool #NewBeginnings #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
Welcome Day 2024 was a huge success! District Superintendent Lily Talcott kicked off her first Superintendent's Conference Day by welcoming every TST BOCES faculty and staff member to campus for a delicious breakfast and an inspiring start to the school year. Doug's Fish Fry parked on campus, fueling our spirits and raising funds for the next Smith School mural, adding to the contagious energy! ✨💙
The excitement is palpable as staff are busily transforming classrooms, reconnecting with one another, and putting the final touches on everything. We all eagerly wait for our students’ arrivals over the next couple of days. The 2024-2025 school year is already shaping up to be one filled with energy, opportunity, and new possibilities for every learner! 👩🏫📚
#WelcomeDay2024 #BackToSchool #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
🌊✨ Swimming through summer memories 🌊✨
1️⃣ We made a splash with another swimming field trip to Tompkins Cortland Community College, followed by a delicious lunch in the Panther Dining Hall! 🏊♂️🍽️
2️⃣ Inspired by the spirit of the Olympics, we hosted "Taste the Nations," where each class represented a different country by creating delicious dishes to share with everyone at Smith School! 🌍🍴
3️⃣ On a hot day at the end of Extended School Year, our Snack Shack crew cooled things down with Water Olympics—complete with a slip and slide, water cannons, and plenty of bubbles for some summer fun! 💦🎉
We cannot wait to welcome all of the smiling faces back to our campus in just a few days! 😊🎒 #BackToSchool #SummerFun #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
The Doug's Fish Fry To-Go trailer will be serving up sea food varieties including fish, shrimp, and scallops, (fries and coleslaw too) at TST BOCES from 11:00am-6:00pm on Tuesday, September 3, 2024!
This will be an on-campus fundraiser with proceeds benefitting the TST BOCES Student Generosity Club, in the hopes of funding another mural to brighten the halls of the Smith School.
This event is open to the public, and orders can be placed ahead by visiting www.dougsfishfiry.com/links/
On the day of the event, enter TST BOCES South Drive. Doug's food truck will be located near TST's Bistro 555.
🌊🔥🚶♀️Splash, Sizzle, & Stroll! 🌊🔥🚶♂️
Our Extended School Year students are soaking up every last drop of sunshine that they can! ☀️🎉 On Wednesday, some classes splashed around at Stewart Park’s new splash pad, while others fired up the grill for an epic end-of-summer BBQ, topped off with a scenic hike through Sapsucker Woods. Cheers to sweet summertime memories! 🌳🍔 #SweetSummertime #SummerSchool #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
🏫 Meet Our New P-TECH Principal: Christine Alexander! 🌟
Christine finds her greatest joy in her two wonderful sons and amazing daughter-in-law, who inspire her every day. She is equally passionate about collaborating with teachers who lead innovative projects and build strong connections to enrich students' learning experiences.
Nothing excites Christine more than the real-world impact of Project Based Learning (PBL), where students tackle engaging, real-world challenges that foster creative problem-solving skills. She believes our teachers are the true trailblazers—brave visionaries shaping the future with their courage to innovate and inspire the next generation. In the P-TECH program at TST BOCES, students work in small teams on complex, often ambiguous problems, developing the critical thinking, collaboration, and innovation skills essential for success in today’s world.
Christine said, "I am thrilled to join the P-TECH program and leverage my expertise in PBL and community partnerships to enrich our students' experiences! I look forward to making a positive impact and collaborating with this fantastic community!"
🚀📚🤝 #Education #PTECH #ProjectBasedLearning #CommunityPartnerships #MeetThePrincipal #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
Community Day — Honoring Heroes & Inspiring Students!
One of our favorite summer school traditions is Community Day, where we open our campus and welcome our community heroes to inspire and engage with our students! 🌟 This Wednesday, our students had the incredible opportunity to hear firsthand how these heroes serve our community, all while getting up close and personal with their life-saving machines and specialized vehicles!
A huge shoutout to our Community Heroes:
Tompkins County Sheriff's Office: Deputy Mark Montesano & K-9 Laker 🐾
Bangs Ambulance: Traci Lisi & Tristin Warner 🚑
Ithaca Airport Fire Rescue: Firefighter Andrew Adsit 🔥
Cayuga Heights Police Department: Officer Raven Miller 👮🏾♀️
Mercy Flight Central: Paramedic Alfredo Cervantes 🚁
University Police at SUNY Cortland: Investigator Melissa Keelhar & K-9 Meekah 🐶
Cornell University Police: Officer Jodi Condzella & Officer Jesse Gallant 🚓
New York State Police: Trooper Aineel Rolle 👮🏾
With grateful hearts, we thank our heroes for sharing their time and talents with us! #CommunityDay #SummerSchoolTraditions #ThankYouHeroes #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
"TST BOCES got me through high school by providing a hands-on learning environment that truly engaged me. Spending half of my day at TST broke the traditional school routine and I got to go to a place where I had fantastic teachers and classmates to learn about subjects I am truly interested in. I am very grateful I got to spend a majority of my last two years of high school in an environment where I felt welcomed and valued. If I could go back and do it all over again I would choose BOCES every time." - Katie Perrine '24, Exercise & Health Sciences
#ComeSeeWhatYouCanBeAtCTE #TradesRock #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
🌊🏊♀️☀️Diving into Summer Fun 🥽🏊♂️🛟
Our Extended School Year students made a big splash at the Tompkins Cortland Community College swimming pool today! Thanks to Alfie Okaru and his lifeguard crew, every plunge was safe. From water games to dives and splash contests, it was a day of endless fun! 🏊♀️🌟💧 #SummerAdventures #SummerSchoolFun #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESproud
🤝🎉💫Triple the Success! Our third hiring event proved to be the charm! 💫💼👥
Yesterday we welcomed both pre-registered and walk-in applicants, conducted interviews, and made on-the-spot job offers to some really talented candidates. A massive thank you to Tompkins County, Department of Human Resources Larry Workman and Tori Godwin for their assistance with the application process, and to our dedicated admin staff for their essential teamwork in making the event a success. We're thrilled for the 2024-2025 school year—it's shaping up to be one for the record books! 🌟 #HiringEvent #HiringEventSuccess #SameDayHiring #NewBeginnings #WelcomeToTheTeam #WelcomeToTheTSTFamily #ExcitedForTheFuture #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
🎢🍧 Thrills, Chills, and Fair Delights! 🎡🍭
Yesterday was pure joy for our Exceptional Education students at Celebrating Abilities Day at the Broome County Fair! It’s always the highlight of the summer for our students, who enjoyed free admission, exciting rides, and their choice of a snow cone or cotton candy.
Thank you #bcfair for a fun-filled day of laughter, smiles, and memories made. 🎠🎟️
Enjoy these fun photos and be sure to check out the reel we posted earlier for more highlights of this amazing day! 📸🎥
#BroomeCountyFair #CelebratingAbilities #FunForAll #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
🧪💪 Engineering, Exercise, & Exploration! 🔬🌟
On July 17th, our New Visions programs had a blast hosting a science immersion event at Tompkins County Public Library! Mr. David Syracuse, NV Engineering Teacher, and Mrs. Christine Becraft, NV Exercise Science & Human Performance Teacher, set up amazing scientific stations for kids to explore their content areas. From experimenting with the SpectroVis Plus to engaging in reflexology, yoga, and hands-on STEAM activities, the children embraced science with enthusiasm and curiosity.🧘♀️🧠
The New Visions future sure is bright with these young minds taking their first steps into STEAM education! 😎👩🔬👨🔧
#NewVisions #ScienceImmersion #STEAM #TompkinsCountyPublicLibrary #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
🐾 The Dog Days of Summer School! 🐾
Our summer school students had three furry friendly visitors this morning! They learned from three K-9 officers about the specific training each dog goes through to serve their community. 🐕🚓
🌟 A special thank you to:
👮♂️Sgt. Justin Haines and K-9 Luna (German Shorthaired Pointer) from Cornell University Police Department
👮♂️ Sgt. Kyle Hollenbeck and K-9 Axel (Black Lab) from Cornell University Police Department
👮♀️ Investigator Melissa Keelhar and K-9 Meekah (Yellow Lab) from University Police at SUNY Cortland
We loved the smiles on our students faces and the free pets from Luna, Axel, and Meekah! 🐾🐶💙 #SummerSchool #DogDays #K9Units #CommunityService #ConnectingMindsInspiringGrowth #BOCESProud
