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OCM BOCES Thompson Road Campus students inducted into National Technical Honor Society: OCM BOCES Thompson Road Campus students inducted into the National Technical Honor Society Tuesday, April 16, 2024 One hundred and thirty-six OCM BOCES Thompson Road Campus students were inducted Tuesday into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) at a ceremony held at Onondaga Community College.   Each student inductee achieved scholastic excellence in their Career and Technical Education (CTE) or New Vision program and met additional membership eligibility requirements. Students are required to earn an overall GPA of at least 3.0 and demonstrate both high achievement and skill development. Interim Thompson Road CTE Principal Phil Grome welcomed NTHS inductees’ parents, families and friends to the ceremony, highlighting the hard work that ... Student welders step up to the plate with community projects: Student welders step up to the plate with community projects April 16, 2024 Community leaders recently turned to OCM BOCES welding students in Cortland for projects that improved residents' quality of life near Owasco Lake and added a little fun to the Greek Peak terrain park for ski and snowboard enthusiasts.  They also sought help from a welding student at the Thompson Road Campus to fix a batting cage at Westhill High School. For the first project in Cortlandville, students designed and welded a large, rectangular-shaped catch basin to sit near a ditch at a campsite off Owasco Lake. The project was necessary because debris from the lake had floated down a waterway and plugged the culvert, peeling up nearby blacktop and pushing the mess into people’s ... OCM BOCES announces new director of Section III Athletics: OCM BOCES announces new director of Section III Athletics Thurs., April 11, 2024 Jason Czarny will become the new Executive Director of Section III Athletics after serving as its assistant director since August. Czarny, a former Onondaga Central School District athletic director, was honored to be selected for the new role. He said he looks forward to continuing his work “with all of the dedicated individuals throughout Section III. “Interscholastic sports produce experiences that lead to long-lasting memories,” he said. “I am honored to be in a position to help shape these experiences in a positive and meaningful way.” Czarny will replace Interim Section III Executive Director Timothy P. Ryan, a retired superintendent from the Fabius-Pompey ... Student-led SEL initiative spreads hope at East Syracuse Minoa High School: Student-led SEL initiative spreads hope at East Syracuse Minoa High School Weds., April 10, 2024 East Syracuse Minoa High School (ESM) is strengthening its culture of well-being, coping, belonging and help-seeking through a national peer support program called Sources of Strength—and sharing its message of hope and success with all OCM BOCES’ component districts.  Four students from ESM’s Sources of Strength chapter Wednesday spoke to a group of 22 regional school counselors, social workers and administrators at OCM BOCES’ Main Campus to share how their training as “peer leaders” is advancing social and emotional learning (SEL) initiatives in their district. Pictured L-R: Ava D'Agostina, Leah Barone, Anthony Fogel, ... OCM BOCES Cortlandville students inducted into National Technical Honor Society: OCM BOCES Cortlandville students inducted into National Technical Honor Society Fri., April 5, 2024 Ninety-seven students across nine school districts were inducted Friday into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) at the OCM BOCES Cortlandville Campus.   Each student inductee achieved scholastic excellence in their Career and Technical Education (CTE) or New Vision program and met additional membership eligibility requirements. Students are required to earn an overall GPA of at least 3.0 and demonstrate high achievement and skill development.   CTE Principal Deborah Wood welcomed NTHS inductees’ parents, families and friends to the ceremony, highlighting the effort and prestige that goes along with a nomination for membership. ... Magdhi Hill, '24: U.S. Air Force veteran embraces future as an electrician: Magdhi Hill, ‘24: U.S. Air Force veteran embraces future as an electrician March 22, 2024 Magdhi Hill recalls the moment that first inspired him to enroll in OCM BOCES’ adult education Electrical Maintenance Technician program.  “Growing up, we bought a fixer-upper house,” he said. “We got a whole house—the basement, first story, second story and attic—and we bought it for $6,000.”  Hill’s family lived in the home, which had been destroyed by a fire, and made repairs one project at a time.  There was one repair, however, that the family wasn’t willing to do itself. “My dad always tried to do whatever he could by himself because we didn’t have a lot of ... OCM BOCES Cortlandville students learn history through rap: OCM BOCES students learn history through rap Fri., March 15, 2024 Students at OCM BOCES got a history lesson Thursday in the form of rap music to celebrate the innovations and achievements made by people who are Black, Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander.  Nigel “Tutt” Tutt and Damon “DJ Dash” Wilson fired up the room with a unique energy and enthusiasm on behalf of their company, SchoolYard Rap.  The Black-owned business, formed in 2015, partners with schools and educational institutions throughout the United States to create educational content and curriculum through the lens of history. “We’ve both been a part of the company for a few years now and our CEO, Brandon Brown, who goes by Griot B, wrote and produced ... New Vision Criminal Justice students honor local law enforcement: New Vision Criminal Justice students honor local law enforcement Thurs., March 14, 2024 OCM BOCES’ New Vision Criminal Justice program students today thanked local law enforcement officials for their service with a law enforcement appreciation coffee hour at the John H. Mulroy Civic Center in Syracuse.  The cohort of 18 students mingled and enjoyed refreshments with members of the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office, Onondaga County Probation Department, Onondaga County District Attorney, Syracuse Police Department, Onondaga County Family Court, Madison County Sheriff’s Office, New York State Unified Court System, Syracuse University Department of Public Safety, and the Village of Baldwinsville Police Department, among others.  ... It's tax season, and Adult Education students are here to help: It's tax season, and Adult Education students are here to help Students in Susan Carges’ Office Technology classes in Adult Education are volunteering their time this year to do individual tax returns through P EACE Inc., in Syracuse. Students earned their certifications through the Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which supports free tax preparation services for the underserved.  PEACE Inc. ... BOCES students build beds for children in need: BOCES students build beds for children in need Thirty-five children in Syracuse have a nice place to sleep thanks to OCM BOCES students who rolled up their sleeves recently to build beds at Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a non-profit organization in Syracuse that provides beds, mattresses and bedding to those in need. Innovation Tech facilitator Nolan Byrnes, school counselor Kayla Beyer, Career Development & Occupational Studies teacher Kelly Larkin & social worker Sharswayla Bonilla brought about 25 students to the non-profit organization's workshop on Brown Avenue, where they worked at stations and took turns sanding and drilling to make the bed frames come to life. Volunteers guided their work wearing light-blue T-shirts with the organization's slogan, ... OCM BOCES Adult Education students partner to support local veterans: OCM BOCES Adult Education students partner to support local veterans OCM BOCES Adult Education students and instructors worked together this winter to increase community recognition of veterans through the renovation of a parade trailer—just in time for the Syracuse St. Patrick’s Parade. Students in the Welder/Fitter, Electrical Maintenance Technician I, and Construction Trades programs worked for two months, from December through February, to breathe new life into a dilapidated parade float owned by the Mattydale Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3146. Michael Hart, veteran outreach coordinator for the town of Salina, heard about the ailing float during a VFW post meeting. “My job is making sure the veterans in our community are recognized and celebrated,” ... 'Wiggins' gets warm welcome at Crown Road: ‘Wiggins’ gets warm welcome at Crown Road A new addition to the learning community at Crown Road Campus comes in the form of a furry and four-legged labrador retriever named Wiggins, a 3-year-old therapy dog from Canine Companions.  Tim Faulkner is his owner and handler. He brings in Wiggins twice a month to meet with students in a small lounge in the main office. For most, It is love at first sight. Wiggins has a friendly, calming presence that generates smiles and affection from all of his new friends. He is also polite: He sits quietly and shows mostly perfect attention as students read books to him and mark their progress on a wall graphic that looks like a thermometer.  At each visit, Tim answers lots of questions about Wiggins, who is ... OCM BOCES students score in top three at SkillsUSA: OCM BOCES students score in top 3 at SkillsUSA Twenty-eight OCM BOCES students from 10 school districts qualified for the New York State SkillsUSA championships in April because of exceptional performances at a regional SkillsUSA qualifying event held Feb. 9 at SUNY Morrisville. All of the state qualifiers placed in the top three of their respective competitions, including two teams of four from the OCM BOCES Cortlandville Campus who placed in the Health Knowledge Bowl.  Additionally, OCM BOCES had one student from Chittenango — Matt Byrne (in photo) — who campaigned and won his bid to become a New York State SkillsUSA Zone 2 vice president. SkillsUSA co-advisors Heather Hardke and Danielle Curtis believe this is the first time an OCM BOCES student has won ... In the world of information technology, this OCM BOCES student stands out: p, li {font-size:1.1em;} figcaption {color:#999;} .pictL {float:left; margin:5px 15px 10px 0;} .pictR {float:right; margin:5px 0 10px 15px;} In the world of information technology, this OCM BOCES student stands out Feb. 15, 2024 Top: Max in his classroom. Bottom: Max takes first place at SkillsUSA Regionals in February. A broken laptop marked a seminal moment for Maddox Albro, 17, a senior from Tully. When he was 10 years old, Maddox, known as “Max,” loved his laptop but did not have the money to buy a new one or have it repaired. So he dug up some screwdrivers, took it apart, and fixed it himself. Then I realized, maybe I have potential with this,” he said. “So I immersed myself into this life as much as possible, ... Join a caring and supportive team!:   OCM BOCES LEGO robot competition draws 21 teams to Cortland: 192 students on 21 teams compete at the OCM BOCES Regional FIRST LEGO competition in Cortland Jan. 24, 2024 Sixth-grader Donovan Okaru of McGraw loves to write computer code, build robots and solve problems. So joining one of two FIRST LEGO League teams in his district was an obvious choice, even if it meant working for dozens of hours after school to prepare for a recent competition. “I thought it would be a great new experience for me,” he said. Judges in striped shirts analyze a round by the Cazenovia  FIRST LEGO League team called "People of the Peeps" Turns out, he was right. Donovan and his teammates enjoyed an exciting day of fun and competition on Jan. 20 during a FiRST LEGO League regional event held at the ... Getting Ready for 'Nature's Greatest Show': Getting ready for ‘Nature’s Greatest Show’ For the first time in 100 years, a total solar eclipse on April 8 will be visible in Syracuse and other parts of Upstate New York, an awe-inspiring event that is expected to draw thousands of visitors from around the world. STEM Teacher-Trainer Angela Francis Under the direction of Coordinator Chris Leece, the  STEM team in Instructional Support Services has been preparing educators for this rare occurrence, sharing safe viewing strategies and a multitude of science and math lessons for students at all grade levels. Already, hotels are full and flights are packed for visitors coming to cities like Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo to take it all in. In December, STEM teacher-trainer Angela Francis ... Great benefits, excellent schedule, rewarding job ... click for more!: Innovation Tech hosts first-ever college and career fair for students & parents: Innovation Tech hosts first Career & College Fair for students & parents  Nov. 17, 2023 Innovation Tech held its first Career and College fair on Friday, Nov. 17, for seniors, juniors and their parents. More than  20 businesses, colleges, trade schools, and adult education organizations were invited to attend the fair, which was held in an adjacent conference room to Innovation Tech at the Thompson Road Campus. Students and parents had the opportunity to grab a bag and visit each table to network, gather resources, and learn about the endless opportunities available to them after graduation. The smiling student faces of the student said it all! Organizers were thrilled with the success of this event and looked forward to doing this again. Thank you ... We're back! Enjoy some photos and video of our start to the 2023-2024 school year: Sept. 26, 2023 “We come as strangers, we grow as a community.”  Those were the words at Innovation Tech that embodied many of the community-building activities that took place across OCM BOCES programs at the start of the new school year. Teachers and other staff made it a priority to create welcoming and affirming environments for all students. They played “Mingle Bingo” games, organized scavenger hunts, offered “Jitter Juice” for wary elementary students, waged a rock-paper-scissors competition, and more.  In this video , which was presented to the OCM BOCES Board of Education on Sept. 21, you can see dozens of photos and video clips that capture the excitement of the new school year. (4:44 min)

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