Dutchess BOCES

Dutchess BOCES will be following the Governor's decision that effective Wednesday, March 2nd, masks will be optional for all students and staff in our school buildings and on buses. 

Mask Requirement Ends Wednesday

Students at Dutchess BOCES’ Salt Point Center are learning about historical African American figures through fun and creative activities to celebrate Black History Month.

While remote learning has been tough for some, it is just right for students in Dutchess BOCES’ Virtual Academy. The academy was created for students whose districts determined they could not return to the classroom because of the COVID-19 virus. It started small, but now has about 55 students, ranging from K-12, from various school districts. It continues to grow.

Dutchess BOCES staff and students raised an incredible $17,954 for the Special Olympics by jumping into the cold waters of Sharpe Reservation in Fishkill on February 19 during the annual Polar Plunge. BOCES employees have participated, collecting pledges for their bravery, since 2015.

Valentine’s Day is here and students at Dutchess BOCES’ Alternative High School and Salt Point Center have shown their love and appreciation for local veterans in the form of colorful valentines.

High school students were back at Dutchess Community College (DCC) to participate in the Fall/Winter Dutchess BOCES Debate, after two years without in-person debates due to COVID-19.

Dutchess BOCES is launching a new eSports service that will provide school districts the opportunity to enter teams into the world of organized, competitive, video gaming.  Esports, or electronic sports, require critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity that can help support academic performance.

The Adult Learning Institute (ALI) has announced the latest classes for winter/early spring.  Offerings are both in person and online. View the Spring/Winter 2022 ALI Catalog

Despite the cold weather, progress has continued on the new building that is part of the Capital Improvement Project, School Business Official Matt Metzger said.

As litigation continues regarding the mask mandate, New York State schools are still required to mandate that staff and students wear masks while in school.

Please read Deputy Superintendent Jodi Delucia’s January 26, 2022 letter for more information.

Dutchess BOCES Cosmetology Teacher Sharon Myers wants to bring everyone at the Career and Technical Institute together.  Her efforts continue one class at a time.

“Test to Stay” needs parent permission

Dutchess BOCES is changing some COVID-19 protocols due to new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and the state and local health departments.

Dutchess BOCES is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our students. If you have kept (or are keeping) your child home from school because they are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, or have tested positive for COVID-19, please contact the school as soon as possible to let them know. 

Students at Dutchess BOCES’ Work-Based Learning program are working hard and gaining experience, not letting anything get in their way.

The High School Equivalency program (HSE) at the Alternative High School offers students an opportunity to prepare for the NYS exam and receive their equivalency credentials. The fully accredited program covers Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies, the five academic areas students must be proficient in to complete the test.