🦷✨ Learning by doing!
Our Bush Campus Dental Assisting students practiced chairside assisting in class on Wednesday, October 14, gaining valuable hands-on experience and building the skills they need to succeed in the dental field. We’re proud to see their confidence and knowledge grow with every lesson!
Our Bush Campus Dental Assisting students practiced chairside assisting in class on Wednesday, October 14, gaining valuable hands-on experience and building the skills they need to succeed in the dental field. We’re proud to see their confidence and knowledge grow with every lesson!
🌟 Western End Host Site September 2026 Student of the Month
Congratulations to Summer, our September Student of the Month at the Western End Host Site! We are proud to recognize your accomplishments and celebrate this well-deserved achievement.
Congratulations to Summer, our September Student of the Month at the Western End Host Site! We are proud to recognize your accomplishments and celebrate this well-deserved achievement.
The Project SEARCH interns at Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital are ready and excited for the 2026-2027 school year!
We can't wait to see them build new skills, explore career opportunities, and take steps toward competitive employment. Wishing our interns a fantastic year of learning, growth, and success as they begin this exciting journey! 👏✨
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We can't wait to see them build new skills, explore career opportunities, and take steps toward competitive employment. Wishing our interns a fantastic year of learning, growth, and success as they begin this exciting journey! 👏✨
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Another day of free haircuts with our Bush Campus Cosmetology Seniors!
Between the fresh cuts and big smiles, things got a little competitive as our seniors challenged two Cohen Elementary students to a spirited game of Rock, Paper, Scissors while they waited for their haircuts! 🪨📄✂️
Who knew haircuts could come with a side of friendly competition and so many laughs?! We love seeing our students connect with younger learners, build relationships, and create memorable moments together. It’s just another reminder that learning, teamwork, and a little fun make Bush Campus a special place to be!
Between the fresh cuts and big smiles, things got a little competitive as our seniors challenged two Cohen Elementary students to a spirited game of Rock, Paper, Scissors while they waited for their haircuts! 🪨📄✂️
Who knew haircuts could come with a side of friendly competition and so many laughs?! We love seeing our students connect with younger learners, build relationships, and create memorable moments together. It’s just another reminder that learning, teamwork, and a little fun make Bush Campus a special place to be!
🏆🚗 Here are some of the big winners from our car show at Coopers Campus last weekend!
Best in Show: 1973 Plymouth Duster (Tim Merrill)
Best Engine (Automotive Technology Students): 1969 Opel GT (Jeff Tobey)
Sweetest Ride (Culinary Arts Students): 1950 Chevy Pickup (Rob & Kathy Rebe)
Most Illegal (Criminal Justice Students): 1969 Opel GT (Jeff Tobey)
Best Body/Paint (Collision Repair & Refinishing Students): 1973 Plymouth Duster (Tim Merrill)
Congratulations to all of our winners, and thank you to everyone who participated, attended, sponsored, and supported the event. Your continued enthusiasm and support help make the Coopers Campus Car Show such a great success year after year. We can't wait to see everyone again next year!🎉
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Best in Show: 1973 Plymouth Duster (Tim Merrill)
Best Engine (Automotive Technology Students): 1969 Opel GT (Jeff Tobey)
Sweetest Ride (Culinary Arts Students): 1950 Chevy Pickup (Rob & Kathy Rebe)
Most Illegal (Criminal Justice Students): 1969 Opel GT (Jeff Tobey)
Best Body/Paint (Collision Repair & Refinishing Students): 1973 Plymouth Duster (Tim Merrill)
Congratulations to all of our winners, and thank you to everyone who participated, attended, sponsored, and supported the event. Your continued enthusiasm and support help make the Coopers Campus Car Show such a great success year after year. We can't wait to see everyone again next year!🎉
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In honor of New York School Board Recognition Week (October 12-16, 2026), we are proud to recognize and thank our Board of Education members for their leadership, dedication, and commitment to supporting our students and staff.
During their recent BOE Retreat, our students and staff showed their appreciation with a collection of thoughtful, handmade gifts that showcase the incredible talent found across our campuses.
A special shoutout to Welding for the pumpkins, Conservation for the spider plants, Digital Media Arts for the custom license plates, and Amy Warner and Mystyca Wise for helping make the tumbler labels happen.
Thank you to our Board of Education members for your service and unwavering support of education, and thank you to everyone who helped make this appreciation effort so special!🍂🎉
During their recent BOE Retreat, our students and staff showed their appreciation with a collection of thoughtful, handmade gifts that showcase the incredible talent found across our campuses.
A special shoutout to Welding for the pumpkins, Conservation for the spider plants, Digital Media Arts for the custom license plates, and Amy Warner and Mystyca Wise for helping make the tumbler labels happen.
Thank you to our Board of Education members for your service and unwavering support of education, and thank you to everyone who helped make this appreciation effort so special!🍂🎉
🏒 ASD Hockey was in action Friday! Students enjoyed practicing teamwork, perseverance, and sportsmanship while having fun together in the hallway.
🚗🏆We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who made our 18th Annual Car Show at Coopers Campus a success. To the car owners who brought their amazing vehicles, our sponsors, volunteers, judges, students, and every spectator who came out to support us, we truly appreciate you.
A special thank you to our sponsors for their generosity and support, which helped make this event possible. Because of your passion, generosity, and enthusiasm, we were able to celebrate another fantastic year filled with beautiful cars, great people, and unforgettable memories.
Congratulations to all of our award winners, and thank you to everyone who helped make our 50 awards possible, including our students who created custom trophies and the judges who selected the student specialty award winners.
Take a look at all the great photos the Friday Night Past to Present Cruise Night team captured during the show. We are already looking forward to next year!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/207266946676999/media/albums
A special thank you to our sponsors for their generosity and support, which helped make this event possible. Because of your passion, generosity, and enthusiasm, we were able to celebrate another fantastic year filled with beautiful cars, great people, and unforgettable memories.
Congratulations to all of our award winners, and thank you to everyone who helped make our 50 awards possible, including our students who created custom trophies and the judges who selected the student specialty award winners.
Take a look at all the great photos the Friday Night Past to Present Cruise Night team captured during the show. We are already looking forward to next year!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/207266946676999/media/albums
Learning together and looking ahead! 🩺
New Visions students from Bush and Coopers came together at Elmira College to hear from third- and fourth-year medical students at LECOM about their journeys into medicine. These conversations connected classroom learning with real experiences and gave our students a glimpse of where their own paths could lead.
Thank you to the LECOM students for sharing your time, experiences, and encouragement with the next generation of healthcare professionals!
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New Visions students from Bush and Coopers came together at Elmira College to hear from third- and fourth-year medical students at LECOM about their journeys into medicine. These conversations connected classroom learning with real experiences and gave our students a glimpse of where their own paths could lead.
Thank you to the LECOM students for sharing your time, experiences, and encouragement with the next generation of healthcare professionals!
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Mrs. Cavalier’s class was ready for Open House and the new school year! Students made homemade applesauce while working on their OT skills and collaboration. 🍎
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✨ One of our Bush Campus Cosmetology seniors recently had the opportunity to work with a client who spoke very little English. Because Spanish is the student's first language, they were able to communicate, build trust, and create a welcoming experience that went far beyond a beauty service.
Moments like this remind us that cosmetology is about so much more than hair, skin, and beauty. It's about connection, confidence, communication, and making every person who sits in your chair feel seen, valued, and cared for.
While our students are developing the technical skills needed for successful careers in the beauty industry, they are also learning how to connect with people from diverse backgrounds and create inclusive environments where everyone feels they belong.
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we're especially proud to recognize the languages, cultures, traditions, and experiences that strengthen our community every day.
What a beautiful example of a student not only learning a career, but also learning how to serve, support, and connect with their community.
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Moments like this remind us that cosmetology is about so much more than hair, skin, and beauty. It's about connection, confidence, communication, and making every person who sits in your chair feel seen, valued, and cared for.
While our students are developing the technical skills needed for successful careers in the beauty industry, they are also learning how to connect with people from diverse backgrounds and create inclusive environments where everyone feels they belong.
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we're especially proud to recognize the languages, cultures, traditions, and experiences that strengthen our community every day.
What a beautiful example of a student not only learning a career, but also learning how to serve, support, and connect with their community.
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New Visions ILB students recently heard two incredible perspectives from Jeff Klossner and Randy Youmans.
Jeff spoke about the importance of simply getting started. You don’t need to have everything figured out. Start, learn, adjust, and grow along the way. Opportunity is everywhere if you’re willing to look for it.
Randy shared his journey from minor league baseball GM to partnering with ESPN to launch his own product nationwide, ultimately leading to the release of his new book. His story was a powerful reminder that your path rarely unfolds exactly as planned.
The common theme? The journey is the point.
You learn by doing, grow through change, learn from failure, and discover new opportunities by taking the next step.
Don’t wait until you have it all figured out. That’s why most never start.
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We are proud to recognize our September 2026 Top of the Trade students at Coopers Campus for their outstanding dedication, work ethic, and commitment to excellence.
These students consistently demonstrate what it means to be career-ready by showing leadership, professionalism, teamwork, and a willingness to go above and beyond in their programs.
Their hard work not only reflects positively on themselves but also on their instructors, classmates, and our entire school community.
Congratulations to this month's Top of the Trade recipients! Your efforts do not go unnoticed, and we are excited to celebrate your achievements.
Keep working hard, setting goals, and striving for success. The future is bright!👏
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Thank you to everyone who attended our 2026 Safety Presentation on Wednesday, October 7.
A special thank you to Sheriff Bill Schrom and Elmira City School District Superintendent Hillary Austin for sharing their insights and expertise, and to our community partners for their continued support.
We appreciate everyone who attended and helped make this important event a success.
A special thank you to Sheriff Bill Schrom and Elmira City School District Superintendent Hillary Austin for sharing their insights and expertise, and to our community partners for their continued support.
We appreciate everyone who attended and helped make this important event a success.
📚 Students in the New Visions Programs at Bush Campus (Elmira College) stepped into each other’s classrooms this week, gaining a taste of different coursework!
From learning how the heart and lungs function in CPR/First Aid, to exploring personal responsibility and time management in First Year Experience, to setting life goals in Personal Finance, students expanded their knowledge and perspectives through hands-on learning experiences.
From learning how the heart and lungs function in CPR/First Aid, to exploring personal responsibility and time management in First Year Experience, to setting life goals in Personal Finance, students expanded their knowledge and perspectives through hands-on learning experiences.
💅 Pamper Yourself While Supporting Student Learning!
Our Adult Education Nail Technician Clinic will be held every Friday starting October 9.
Please reserve your spot by emailing kapotter@gstboces.org...Appointments are required.
Our Adult Education Nail Technician Clinic will be held every Friday starting October 9.
Please reserve your spot by emailing kapotter@gstboces.org...Appointments are required.
Building skills that make a difference!
Students in the New Visions Human Services and Education program at Bush Campus recently learned valuable conflict mediation skills. They explored how conflict can have both positive and negative effects and practiced important communication techniques, including active listening, reflecting, summarizing, and checking in.
Students then put their new skills into action through role-play scenarios, giving them hands-on experience navigating conflict and practicing effective communication.
These are skills our students can carry with them into the classroom, workplace, and everyday life!🤝
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Students in the New Visions Human Services and Education program at Bush Campus recently learned valuable conflict mediation skills. They explored how conflict can have both positive and negative effects and practiced important communication techniques, including active listening, reflecting, summarizing, and checking in.
Students then put their new skills into action through role-play scenarios, giving them hands-on experience navigating conflict and practicing effective communication.
These are skills our students can carry with them into the classroom, workplace, and everyday life!🤝
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🎁✨ Mark your calendars! Join us at the GST BOCES Pop-Up Craft Show at Coopers Campus on December 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop handmade gifts, holiday décor, and seasonal favorites from local vendors while supporting small businesses.
Find the perfect treasures for everyone on your list!
Interested in being a vendor? Registration is now open!
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Find the perfect treasures for everyone on your list!
Interested in being a vendor? Registration is now open!
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Learning doesn't always happen in a classroom. Sometimes, it starts with a conversation.
Our New Visions ILB students recently took part in a Business Scavenger Hunt designed to push them out of their comfort zones and into the community. Along the way, they introduced themselves, asked questions, connected with local professionals, and practiced building meaningful relationships.
The goal wasn't just to complete the scavenger hunt. It was to develop real-world skills that can't be learned from a textbook, like networking, communication, and relationship-building.
Because in business, and in life, you never know where one conversation might lead.💼🤝
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Our New Visions ILB students recently took part in a Business Scavenger Hunt designed to push them out of their comfort zones and into the community. Along the way, they introduced themselves, asked questions, connected with local professionals, and practiced building meaningful relationships.
The goal wasn't just to complete the scavenger hunt. It was to develop real-world skills that can't be learned from a textbook, like networking, communication, and relationship-building.
Because in business, and in life, you never know where one conversation might lead.💼🤝
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Despite less-than-ideal weather conditions that kept outdoor activities and the dunk tank off the schedule, Wildwood Campus students still made the most of this year’s SkillsUSA Membership Drive! ☀️🍎
Junior and senior students from across campus enjoyed apple cider floats, connected with peers, and signed up for SkillsUSA membership. We’re excited to see what our members accomplish this year!
Junior and senior students from across campus enjoyed apple cider floats, connected with peers, and signed up for SkillsUSA membership. We’re excited to see what our members accomplish this year!
