Seven Capital Region BOCES students fare well at national Skills competition

Seven recent graduates of Capital Region BOCES performed well during a recent national competition that tested their professional skills and abilities last month in Atlanta. Representing Capital Region BOCES at the national SkillsUSA competition were Class of 2023 Career & Technical Education graduates Olivia Harris, from Mohonasen, Rhiannon Islip from Sharon Springs, Jeffrey Caron from …

Education to take flight at Capital Region BOCES – literally

The future of education at the Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical Education Center – Schoharie Campus is taking flight–literally! Beginning in the 2023-24 school year, students in the Schoharie campuses’ Building Trades, Heavy Equipment Operator and Criminal Justice programs will receive training on operating drones. “This training will help students build their resumes while …

Bethlehem, Schoharie students at Capital Region BOCES win $5,000 scholarship from Casella Waste

A pair of recent Capital Region BOCES graduates have won $5,000 scholarships from Casella Waste Systems. Keegan Liddle, a Construction/Heavy Equipment program graduate from Schoharie High School, and Dylan Poirier, a Diesel Technology graduate from Bethlehem High School, were presented the scholarships during ceremonies earlier this month. Casella officials said the scholarships—presented to Capital Region …

Code of conduct public hearing will take place July 17

The Capital Region BOCES Board of Education will hold a public hearing regarding its Code of Conduct during its regular meeting on July 17, 2023, at 6 p.m. (regular meeting) at 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Albany.  Comments may also be submitted to the Board Clerk at mary.bruno@neric.org no later than July 17.  The draft code of conduct is …

Voters go to the polls on July 11 to decide on storage building proposition

On July 11, 2023, voters residing within Capital Region BOCES component districts and the City School District of Albany will vote to authorize the construction of a storage building at the Career & Technical Education Center – Schoharie Campus. Polls will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at various locations throughout the region.  …

Safety Plan draft available for open comment through July 17

The Capital Region BOCES Board of Education is now accepting comments regarding its draft BOCES-Wide Safety Plan through July 17, 2023.   The draft plan is available for review at this link.  Comments may be submitted to the Board Clerk at mary.bruno@neric.org no later than July 17. A public hearing on the safety plan will be held on …

Communications team wins national awards

Capital Region BOCES’ Communications Service received national recognition from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) by taking home 11 Publications & Digital Media awards.  NSPRA annually recognizes school districts and education service agencies for their outstanding education publications and marketing/informational materials, video/TV/radio programs, social media and websites.  The organization honors winning publications at their …

Congratulation 2023 Work-Based Learning Grads!

Students in our Work-Based Learning/SELFI (Skills for Employment, Life and Functional Independence) program recently celebrated a successful end to their high school career during a ceremony attended by proud family, teachers and friends of the program. Students also used the occasion to thank their business and community partners for the opportunity to work in their …

Schoharie Career & Tech students celebrate program completion

More than 100 Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical School students from the Schoharie campus received certificates of completion, honors and awards on June 13. As parents, friends, school and BOCES administrators cheered them on, 104 students from the Schoharie, Berne-Knox-Westerlo, Cobleskill-Richmondville, Schalmont, Voorheesville, Duanesburg, Middleburgh, Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk and Sharon Springs school districts were celebrated in …

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