The first Main Advisory Council Breakfast of the year Oct. 9 focused on the growth in enrollment at Dutchess BOCES Career and Technical Institute, CTI’s 2024-25 goals and the expansion of the Project-Based Learning and Assessment pilot.
This bi-annual meeting brings industry and agency partners together with CTI staff to discuss matters of importance to the students they serve.
“What number do we call in an emergency?” asked teaching assistant Kacey McKenzie.
“We call 911!” responded student Carter Ravetti. In addition to her role at Dutchess BOCES, McKenzie is a volunteer firefighter with the Roosevelt Fire District. During national fire prevention week, McKenzie spoke to students from classrooms 127 and 128 about fire safety.
CTI students who participated in SkillsUSA last year encouraged their peers to do the same following recent information sessions about the program, which empowers students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members.
Salt Point Center (SPC) teachers and staff welcomed parents this week for the annual Back to School Night.
“My son is in first grade this year. I’m excited to learn about his day to day and see the space that he’s in,” shared parent Alison Litwak.
First grade teacher Samia Rucker is new to Dutchess BOCES this year.
Joseph Servodio, a 2013 graduate of the Career & Technical Institute’s TV & Film program and Hyde Park’s FDR High School, had a lot to celebrate this September. He won an Emmy award for his special effects work on the Netflix series “Ripley.”
Twenty-four brave students from across Dutchess County recently embarked on a four year journey, starting their ninth grade year as Dutchess BOCES Pathways in Early College High School (P-TECH) students. These pioneers are the first cohort to enter the program, which will allow them to earn their high school diploma and an applied associate degree in electrical technology in just four years.“I find electrical technology interesting because tech is part of our everyday lives. It’s so fascinating how something so small can be so complex and have so many functions,” shared Camila Juarez from the Poughkeepsie City School District. “I know that if I put in the effort in this program, I will be able to have a better future.
Are you interested in developing skills in carpentry, welding, auto repair, wiring or the culinary arts?
Consider taking a class at the Dutchess BOCES Adult Learning Institute this fall!
The first two of six forums focusing on potential future graduation requirements in New York State were held Sept. 10 in Dutchess BOCES’ Conference Center.
We are excited to welcome our students, staff, and families back for the 2024-25 school year. Our entire BOCES community has spent the summer preparing, and the hustle and bustle of our school buildings is once again alive with the sound of our students engaged in learning.
Smiles could be seen all across Dutchess BOCES’ campus Thursday, as students returned to a warm welcome from teachers and staff.
At Salt Point Center, young minds are ready for another year of growth.
The thought of summer brings up images of sun and sand, barbeques and county fairs.
The start of our school year presents an opportunity to provide an update regarding our District Superintendent search. As you likely know, Tom Bongiovi, DS at Orange-Ulster BOCES, has been assigned by Commissioner Rosa as interim District Superintendent at Dutchess BOCES. We are most grateful for his assistance during this transition.
Dutchess BOCES Career and Technical Institute is adding a new course offering this year. The esthetics program will prepare students to enter the growing skincare field.
Reliving the April eclipse, exploring constellations in different cultures and stargazing from Saturn – three things teachers experienced this week from the comfort of a portable planetarium set up inside the Dutchess BOCES Conference Center.
Salt Point Center’s Extended School Year (ESY) program closed out the summer with its annual ESY
Student Showcase on August 15 where students proudly showed off what they learned through project displays and performances.
Families, teachers and Dutchess BOCES administrators were greeted in the SPC lobby with a leaflet and