Dutchess BOCES

While Dutchess BOCES staff are working on re-entry/re-opening plans for our schools, they’ve also been on the front lines of state planning.

Melissa Murphy, SPC Principal and Administrative Intern, Tony DiRusso, planning for the first three days of ESY instruction.

Dutchess BOCES’ Extended School Year program is going virtual this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It is scheduled to start Wednesday, July 8 and run through August 19.

Dutchess BOCES Cabinet: Dr. Norah Merritt, Executive Director of Human Resources, Cora Stempel, Deputy Superintendent, Dr. Richard Hooley, District Superintendent, and Matt Metzger, School Business Official.

With sun shining and gold shovels gleaming, Dutchess BOCES officially broke ground on what will become the new home of the Alternative High School on BOCES Road in Poughkeepsie on July 1.

Graduates from the Dutchess BOCES School of Practical Nursing celebrated on Zoom.

The 2020 Dutchess BOCES School of Practical Nursing graduation looked a lot different this year.  It was held virtually via ZOOM for the first time Tuesday, June 23 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

For one of their final activities of the year, students in the Careers in Animal and Plant Sciences program at Dutchess BOCES used funds from their National.FFA Organization club (formerly Future Farmers of America) to honor essential workers.

Congratulations to the 2020 Dutchess BOCES Alternative High School graduates! Principal Erin Piquet and all the staff wish you all the best as you head toward your next adventure. This video tribute was made to celebrate your class as the school year ends. We wish you continued success!

Best wishes to the remarkable Eighth Grade Class from the Dutchess BOCES Salt Point Center as they virtually “move up” to high school!  This video celebration includes congratulations from District Superintendent Dr. Richard Hooley and words of advice from your principal, Ms. Murphy, which include “always follow your heart.”  Congratulations!

Happy Last Day of School SPC! Traditions are Traditions, Since we cannot be together to WAVE you all out of the School Year into Summer, we came together to do it virtually. We Love You, SPC!

Dutchess BOCES offers Work-Based Learning to students based upon their needs and abilities.