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🎉 Thank You to Our Amazing Sponsors! 🎉 We want to give a heartfelt THANK YOU to the incredible sponsors who have stepped up to support our "Launch Lillee's Pad" 5K and the "Lillee's Pad" Project. 💜 Without your generous support, this project simply wouldn't be possible. You've shown that you're not just companies—you’re changemakers committed to making a real difference in YOUR community. 🙌 Let’s celebrate these amazing businesses who are helping bring Lillee’s Pad to life! 💫 Platinum Sponsors: GST BOCES Harbor Freight Tools for Schools ACP Custom Mix Concrete Corning Inc. Southern Tier Running Club Tim Hubbard Gravel Supply Laborers' Local 785 The Robie Family Silver Sponsors: uMUVfit Coopers Paint Masters - Class of 2025 Savona Fire Department CareFirstNY Simmons-Rockwell Corning Natural Gas Elmira Structures, Inc. The Driskell Family Bronze Sponsors: Kings Market Tokar Disposal Goodrich Auto Works Coopers Auto Tech - Class of 2025 Saurbaugh Financial Services Adrian & Son Repair Additional Sponsors: The heART Studio The Peterson Family 🎉 Thank You to Our Amazing Sponsors! 🎉

🎉 School Employee Appreciation Week! 🎉 Service is at the heart of everything we do. 💙 Today’s Employee Spotlight stories highlight individuals who go above and beyond in their commitment to serving students, colleagues, and the community under "Employee Spotlight" at https://www.gstboces.org/o/gst-boces/page/celebrations #PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCESculture

🎉 NYS FFA Convention Highlights! 🐄🐓🌿 Our Coopers Campus Animal Science students are making the most of the NYS FFA Convention! Yesterday was packed with hands-on fun — from building birdhouses to learning livestock showmanship and more! 👩‍🌾🛠️🐑 Special shoutout to our 3 incredible Agriscience participants who rocked their poster presentations and speeches! 👏📊🎤 Today, the excitement continues with the Vet Science Competition and Quiz Bowl — good luck to all our students competing! 💪🧠🐾 #PROUDTOBEGST

📍 Proud to Partner! Our Wildwood Campus Nurse Assisting students delivered a GST BOCES partnership sign during their clinical rotations at Elderwood in Hornell, NY! 🩺💙 We're incredibly grateful to Elderwood for being such a dedicated partner—supportive, welcoming, and always invested in the success of our future healthcare heroes. 🙌 Partnerships like these make hands-on learning possible and meaningful. Thank you, Elderwood! #GSTBOCESpartnerships #PROUDTOBEGST

📣 Proud to Partner! 🤝 🔥 A huge shoutout to Chief Frank Brzozowski of the Hornell Fire Department! 🔥 We were proud to present him with a P2P award during his recent visit to our campus, where he led Stop the Bleed training for our Criminal Justice and Heavy Equipment seniors. 👮‍♂️🛠️ The Hornell Fire Department is an incredible community partner—supporting our students with: ✅ Hands-on training ✅ Career Fair participation ✅ Student internships ✅ Senior Interview Day involvement Thank you for your commitment to the next generation of first responders and skilled professionals! 🙌 #GSTBOCESpartnerships #PROUDTOBEGST

🦙🎓 Petting Zoo Day – Hosted by Coopers Campus Animal Science! 🐣🌿 Come meet the animals and the students who care for them! Join us on Friday, May 16 for a fun and educational Petting Zoo experience brought to you by the Coopers Campus Animal Science program in collaboration with "2 Barn Farm" owner Tammy Sweet. 🐐🐇🐓 👩‍🔬 Learn how our students work hands-on with animals 🤝 Interact with goats, bunnies, chickens & more 🎉 Perfect for kids, families, and curious minds of all ages 📍 Coopers Campus, Building 9 🕙 4 PM – 7 PM Let’s celebrate animal science in action. 🧪❤️🐾 Questions can be directed to hbush@gstboces.org. #PROUDTOBEGST

🎉 School Employee Appreciation Week! 🎉 When no one’s watching, integrity shows. 💬 Today, we’re sharing Staff Shoutouts that highlight the quiet consistency, honesty, and heart our team members bring every day. 📣 Go to "Staff Shoutouts" at https://www.gstboces.org/o/gst-boces/page/celebrations and read the inspiring words shared by colleagues — it’s proof that integrity runs deep at GST BOCES. #GSTBOCESIntegrity #PROUDTOBEGST

Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors! A heartfelt thank you to The heART Studio and the Peterson Family for their generous donations to sponsor the 5K this weekend. Your support helps make this event possible and brings our community together in a meaningful way! The countdown is on, and as of now, the weather is looking good!

📢 The GST BOCES Spring 2025 Newsletter is here! 🎓 Student stories 🌟 Recognitions 🎙️ Student voices 🤝 Business partnerships 📚 Adult education 🏅 Alumni spotlight + CTE Alumni Hall of Fame application 📬 Messages from leadership https://issuu.com/proudtobegst/docs/gst_boces_spring_newsletter_2025 #PROUDTOBEGST

🎉 Welcome to School Employee Appreciation Week! 🎉 Behind every successful moment at GST BOCES is a team that worked together to make it happen. Today, we honor the power of Collaboration — the way we support, uplift, and build with one another. 🤝 From teaching teams to support staff, your teamwork makes us strong. “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller #GSTBOCEScollaboration #PROUDTOBEGST

🎖️ Future Protectors in Action! 🔍💪 Our Wildwood Campus Criminal Justice students recently stepped up to the challenge and participated in the National Guard Physical Training (PT) Test — and they crushed it! 🏃‍♂️🏋️‍♀️ From push-ups to planks, these future law enforcement professionals showed grit, determination, and team spirit — all while gaining a taste of the discipline and standards required in the field. 🔥 This hands-on experience builds more than just muscle — it strengthens leadership, resilience, and readiness for real-world careers in criminal justice. 👏 Let’s give them a virtual high five for going above and beyond! #PROUDTOBEGST

📣 Proud to Partner! 🤝 We're thrilled to celebrate our ongoing partnership with Simmons-Rockwell Nissan/Ford in Hornell as part of our Proud to Partner initiative! 🎓✨ We delivered a sign and thank you card to recognize the incredible support they provide our students—from hands-on internships to career-building campus events like Senior Interview Days and the Career Fair. 🌟 A special shoutout to Roger Payne, General Manager, who’s pictured here with a former intern turned full-time employee and a current student on a 2-week internship. 🙌 This is what real-world education in action looks like—bridging classrooms to careers! 👏 Thank you, Simmons-Rockwell, for investing in the future of our students and our community. #PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCESpartnerships

🎉 Welcome to School Employee Appreciation Week! 🎉 This week, we celebrate the everyday leadership shown by GST BOCES staff — in classrooms, offices, buses, and beyond. Whether you're mentoring a student or innovating behind the scenes, your impact leads us forward. #PROUDTOBEGST

🌟 Real-world experience meets wellness! 💆‍♀️💅 Coopers Campus Cosmetology students teamed up with the Campbell-Savona School District for Wellness Day, offering self-care services that helped boost confidence and promote well-being. This hands-on collaboration gave students a chance to shine—showcasing their skills while supporting the mental and physical health of others. 👏 Skill-building. Community impact. Real-life learning in action! 👏 #PROUDTOBEGST

🎓 College Vibes & Collaborative Minds! New Visions students from Bush and Coopers teamed up at Elmira College for an unforgettable day of learning, teamwork, and future-focused fun! 💡✨ Rocking their favorite college gear, students connected with new peers and dove into a real-world psychiatric case investigation—side-by-side with LECOM Medical Students! 🧠💬 This is what hands-on learning and career exploration looks like. #PROUDTOBEGST

Celebrating Excellence at Coopers Campus! 🌟 We’re thrilled to recognize our April Top of the Trade students! 🏆✨ These outstanding students from each CTE program have gone above and beyond, demonstrating hard work, perseverance, strong attendance, and a positive attitude. 👏 Join us in celebrating their achievements! 🎉 Check out all the incredible GST student recognitions here: https://www.gstboces.org/o/gst-boces/page/celebrations #PROUDTOBEGST

💜 Thank You to One of Our Own – The Driskell Family! 💜 A special shoutout to the Driskell Family for stepping up as a Silver Level Sponsor to help Launch Lillee’s Pad! Your support means the world to us, and it’s especially meaningful coming from members of our own organization. 🫶 Thanks to you and all our sponsors, the upcoming 5K Run/Walk is shaping up to be an amazing event—and an important step toward bringing the splash pad at Savona Village Park to life! 💦🌟

Congratulations to Ashley Harpster for receiving WETM's Golden Apple Award. Check it out here: https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/april-2025-golden-apple-award-goes-to-ashley-harpster/ #PROUDTOBEGST

🚶‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Sponsor Shoutout! 🏃‍♀️🚶‍♂️ A huge THANK YOU to Elmira Structures Inc. for joining us as a Silver Level Sponsor for the upcoming Launch Lillee’s Pad 5K Run/Walk! 💜 Their generous support is helping us take meaningful steps—both literally and figuratively—toward building the splash pad at Savona Village Park. With community partners like Elmira Structures, we’re making this dream a reality for local families to enjoy for years to come! 🌞💦

🎓✨ Get ready for the Futures Fair at @Addison High School! 🗓 Wednesday, May 14th ⏰ 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM 🎟️ FREE to attend – Register now: https://forms.office.com/r/P5mghVSW49 All students in grades 9–12 will be diving into career paths, meeting professionals, and exploring what’s next! 🚀 Don’t miss this chance to discover your future! 🔍💼 #FuturesFair2025 #CareerReady #CareerDevelopmentCouncil #ProudToBeGST