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Students creativity showcased
BOCES students win big at Regional SkillsUSA
Six Dutchess BOCES’ Career and Technical students scored high during the SkillsUSA Area IV Regional Competition held at Orange-Ulster BOCES on March 13. Students from CTI’s varied programs, such as culinary and welding, participated.
BOCES brings braille experience to Webutuck class
Students visit DCC’s electrical engineering tech
Students in the Electrical Trades program at Dutchess BOCES’ Career Technical Institute (CTI) got firsthand experience during a visit to Dutchess Community College (DCC) on March 10.
Success! NYS BOCES by the Numbers
For 70 years, the 37 Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) of New York State have provided shared educational programs and services to school districts across the state.
Meet Women in the Trades
During March, International Women’s Month, we will be highlighting female students who are studying a trade at the Career and Technical Institute. The demand for these skilled, reliable, high paying jobs is high and expected to increase.
AHS Students enjoy clubs each Wednesday
Students at Dutchess BOCES Alternative High School look forward to Wednesdays because for one period they choose a club to explore a special interest.
Mask Requirement Ends Wednesday
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.
SPC Honors Black History Month
Students at Dutchess BOCES’ Salt Point Center are learning about historical African American figures through fun and creative activities to celebrate Black History Month.
Virtual Learning Academy is thriving
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.
Team BOCES takes the “Plunge”
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.
BETA & SPC Students show love for local veterans
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.
BOCES debates are back
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 offering new eSports service
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.