During a recent ceremony, our newest school, Airline Drive Academy, was dedicated in honor of Dr. John Bergeron, a retired scientist and educator with 45 years of volunteer board service. Bergeron, a Schenectady resident, has been a member of the BOCES Board of Education since 1976. “Dr. Bergeron has been a part of monumental changes …
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More than 400 Career & Technical School students were honored this month for their skill and excellence in more than 40 programs ranging from diesel technology to health careers, welding and culinary. Members of the Class of 2021 will go on to college and trade schools or straight into the workforce. Among them are Reilly …
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As a region, the districts will make no change to mask policies until such guidance is received. Mask wearing will continue in accordance with school district Reopening Plans that were developed based on the comprehensive state guidance of last summer.
Please Note: To ensure the safety of your family and school district staff, we request that you follow any COVID-19 safety precautions required at the sites where you will be returning textbooks. * indicates multiple drop-off options for that district Friday, June 25 Voorheesville — 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., High School Foyer Monday, June 28 …
Celebration of Student Creativity, Importance of the Arts The creativity of hundreds of area students is on full display – for the first time ever online – in the 32nd Annual BOCES Art Show. The show features over 200 works in various mediums created by students in kindergarten through high school from 10 participating school …
This year, National Teacher Appreciation Week runs from May 2 through May 8. While we take this time each year to say a special “thank you,” we are grateful every day for our teachers and the skills, knowledge, creativity and caring they bring to their work in support of our students. As schools throughout the …
Funding secured supports for schools, BOCES and municipalities statewide One grant ensured students from low-income families in a Capital Region school have food to eat on the weekends. Another enabled students in a small Western New York district to learn 3D printing. Yet another helped with the purchase of equipment for a state-of-the-art mechatronics lab …
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Updated March 11, 2021 New York state has issued the following updates to its COVID-19 guidelines on travel: As of April 1, 2021, domestic travelers will no longer be required to quarantine after entering New York from another U.S. state or U.S. territory. While no longer required, the NYS Department of Health still recommends quarantine …
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On International Women’s Day (March 8), we’re highlighting young women who got their start in the skilled trades at our Career & Technical School.
Grade 8 and 9 students can soon explore the many exciting career pathways available here in the Capital Region through Career Jam. Career Jam is a virtual career exploration event happening April 26 through May 27, 2021. Here, student will connect with representative of business and industry for experiential learning activities designed to inspire career …
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