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Engagement & Development Services wins 21 national school public relations awards

The work of the Capital Region BOCES Engagement & Development Services Communications team has been recognized at the national level through the National School Public Relations Association’s (NSPRA) Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards. Receiving 21 awards, the team’s entries represent the positive, impactful work that fosters collaborative, supportive and engaged educational environments while building …

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More than 700 scholars graduate from Capital Region BOCES CTE

  More than 700 high school seniors from more than two dozen school districts graduated from the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center on June 11. During two separate ceremonies, the aspiring chefs, diesel mechanics, heavy equipment operators, nurses and more were honored for their diligence in pursuing not only a high school …

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Airline, Maywood students learn animal care with Ponies for Hire

Ponies for Hire, a local animal farm and pony riding business, returned to Capital Region BOCES to put on an exciting petting zoo for students at Airline Drive and Maywood academies.  The petting zoo has become an annual tradition at the schools, which provide quality education programs for students with diverse needs. Located at the …

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North Colonie, BHBL scholars honored as students of the year at Albany CTE

A pair of seniors with widely divergent career interests have been honored as students of the year at the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education Center – Albany Campus. Shaker High School senior Elena Hymes was named Capital Region BOCES Faculty Association Outstanding Student of the Year at the Campus during a June 4 …

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Chuck Gallup receives March 2026 Commitment Award

Chuck Gallup, a team lead for Distance Learning and video system implementations with NERIC, has been recognized for his exceptional dedication to providing high-quality service to the school districts NERIC supports across the region. In his role, Chuck plays a critical part in coordinating complex projects that require collaboration among district personnel, NERIC staff and …

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Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) program students, staff meet for annual picnic

Deaf and Hard of Hearing program students and staff gathered at Tawasentha Park in Guilderland for their annual picnic.  A long-held tradition of the program, the annual picnic brings together current, former, and prospective students for a fun-filled day of games, activities and celebrations. “The DHH picnic provides an opportunity for students across grade levels, …

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HERO student teen earns $5,000 scholarship from Casella Waste

A member of the Cobleskill-Richmondville Class of 2026 has earned a $5,000 scholarship from a major waste hauler thanks to her studies at Capital Region BOCES. Lydia Waage was presented the Casella Waste Power of Hard Work Scholarship on May 29 at the Career and Technical Education Center (CTE) – Schoharie Campus. She plans to …

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Dozens inducted into National Technical Honor Society

Ninety Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical School students were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) on May 28, while an additional 33 students were recognized for meeting eligibility requirements for the second year. Those honored come from a cross section of Career and Technical Education programs, from Criminal Justice to Welding and …

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Two CTE students to represent New York in national competition

  A pair of Career and Technical Education (CTE) students will head to Atlanta on June 1 to compete in the nation’s largest job skills competition. Welder Wyatt Strobeck and aspiring industrial electrician Ryan Gurdyal will bring their knowledge and skills to the big stage at SkillsUSA’s National Leadership & Skills Conference June 1-5 in Atlanta. …

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From Sap to Syrup: Airline students explore maple production

Students at Airline Drive Academy were in for a treat when the NY Maple Experience visited earlier this month.  Students and staff were welcomed aboard the NY Maple Experience—an exhibit set inside of a 24-foot trailer— to learn about maple syrup and the tools and apparatuses used to produce it. The presentation was led by …

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