Maywood Academy celebrated its 2026 graduating class with a ceremony and reception on June 12. Seven high school seniors were honored for their academic achievements, resilience and the joy they brought to the school community over the years. “Everyone sees you in your cap and gowns and sees your accomplishments, but what they do not …
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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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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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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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Students were dressed to impress at the Capital Region BOCES Special Education division-wide prom, which took place at Duo at the Dunes, a premiere venue in Albany. With their peers, teachers and supporters there to cheer them on, students at Maywood Academy, the Skills for Employment, Life and Functional Independence (SELFI) program, and those attending …
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Students attending the Capital Region BOCES Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) program at Guilderland High School got a taste of success during their trip to Tuscan Bakery in Menands, which sells a variety of Turkish pastries and baked goods. The field trip was facilitated by DHH Teacher Cara Wolf, Literacy and Training Coach Dr. …
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Capital Region BOCES is celebrating the creative expression and talent of students from across the region with our 37th annual Student Art Show. Curated as part of the Capital Region BOCES Arts in Education program, the art show features over 200 pieces, ranging from digital art, paintings, drawings, sculptures and even a pair of hand-made …
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Cara Bronner, a former instructional coach within our Special Education division, is Maywood Academy’s new assistant principal. Hired in 2022, Bronner has provided mentorship to special education teachers within the Capital Region BOCES network, helping to improve classroom learning and instruction. Now, she will work alongside Principal Gabriele Barbato to lead the day-to-day operations at …
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Focus on special education, workforce shortages and zero-emission buses The Capital Region BOCES Superintendents’ Legislative Committee outlined a strong advocacy agenda at their annual Legislative Breakfast held on Jan. 9 at the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center in Albany. Joined by local elected officials, the committee announced a list of new and ongoing priorities …
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Hundreds of new pajamas are providing comfort to children across the Capital Region thanks in part to the work of students in the Skills for Employment, Life & Functional Independence (SELFI) Program. In partnership with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Christmas Pajamas Inc., and New York State United Teachers (NYSUT), the SELFI team sorted 900 …
