Eight Capital Region students placed among the top three finishers in their respective job skills competitions in New York state during a recent statewide SkillsUSA competition. Leading the delegation was Jocelyn Howe, a junior from Mohonasen in the Capital Region BOCES Global Fashion program, who won the New York State SkillsUSA Championship in the Job …
Updated April 26, 2022 The New York State Public High School Athletic Association’s (NYSPHSAA) Officers unanimously voted in favor of placing a moratorium upon the prohibition of hair adornments until its member schools can adequately address this topic and concerns. Capital Region BOCES officials thank NYSPHSAA for their swift action on this important issue. We …
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Electricity and gas utility company National Grid is awarding our BOCES a $100,000 Workforce Development Grant that will directly benefit dozens of Career & Technical Education students from the Capital Region to the Schoharie Valley. Specifically, the funds will be used to: purchase four heavy equipment simulators to train heavy equipment students to operate backhoes, …
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Nearly two dozen Career & Technical Education students showed in-depth knowledge of the skilled trades and earned medals at the regional SkillsUSA competition Wednesday, March 16. The students showed expertise in such diverse areas as carpentry, commercial baking, diesel engine repair and networking. They competed against their peers from Questar III and other BOCES during …
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Students, staff and others represent the organization during Lobby Day From an aspiring personal trainer to a fashion designer, state legislators heard directly from Capital Region BOCES students about their variety of learning experiences. “I couldn’t be more proud of our staff, students, board members and component superintendents who represented Capital Region BOCES during NYSUT’s …
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This message from Capital Region BOCES Administration was sent to the families/guardians of students attending our educational programs on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022. As you may be aware, New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the statewide mask mandate for schools will be lifted, effective Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Here’s what this means for the …
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Career & Technical School Integrated Science Teacher Joanne Clegg, Ph.D. is among 230 educators selected for the New York State Master Teacher Program, as announced recently by Governor Kathy Hochul. Clegg is the first teacher from our Career & Technical School to receive the state’s designation that honors educators considered to be “leaders in STEM education …
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High School Teams Compete for Esports Title Thanks to The University at Albany, student Esports teams from the Mohonasen and Washingtonville Central School Districts were able to compete face-to-face at the New York High School Esports Rocket League Championship. For some students, it was the first time this year they were able to play together …
STEM Kits To Promote Hands-on Learning and Family Engagement In addition to learning their traditional ABCs, kindergarten students from across the Capital Region will learn the ABCs of STEM® — a program that introduces science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) concepts to young children. Capital Region BOCES is helping coordinate the local launch of this …
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Strategic funding helps meet students’ academic, social and emotional needs The superintendents of the Capital Region BOCES area, who represent approximately 80,000 students in Albany, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie counties have produced the following statement about prioritizing student needs and sustainability in spending plans. Federal coronavirus relief aid and the 2021-22 increase in state Foundation Aid …
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