🌞 Summer of Innovation is Back! 🌞
Several organizations from across the Southern Tier have come together to create exciting learning opportunities for children and young adults throughout the summer months. With a shared goal of extending the traditional school year into a third summer semester, Summer of Innovation keeps young minds active, curious, and engaged all summer long.
Our programs go beyond enrichment—students gain hands-on experience and develop critical STEM skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics that are essential for future success.
📚🔬 Build skills. Explore new interests. Prepare for what’s next.
✅ Sign up today and make this summer one full of innovation!
https://www.gstboces.org/article/2153264
#PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCEScollaboration #GSTBOCESpartnerships
Several organizations from across the Southern Tier have come together to create exciting learning opportunities for children and young adults throughout the summer months. With a shared goal of extending the traditional school year into a third summer semester, Summer of Innovation keeps young minds active, curious, and engaged all summer long.
Our programs go beyond enrichment—students gain hands-on experience and develop critical STEM skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics that are essential for future success.
📚🔬 Build skills. Explore new interests. Prepare for what’s next.
✅ Sign up today and make this summer one full of innovation!
https://www.gstboces.org/article/2153264
#PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCEScollaboration #GSTBOCESpartnerships
We are so proud of our Bush Campus, Coopers Campus, and Wildwood Campus SkillsUSA teams for representing us at the SkillsUSA State Competition over the past two days! 👏
Their hard work, dedication, and professionalism truly shine, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to see them compete at the state level.
Stay tuned for results! 💙🏆
#PROUDTOBEGST #PreparedatGSTBOCES #GSTBOCESleadership
Their hard work, dedication, and professionalism truly shine, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to see them compete at the state level.
Stay tuned for results! 💙🏆
#PROUDTOBEGST #PreparedatGSTBOCES #GSTBOCESleadership
🌿🎨 Creativity in the fresh air!
Some students at our western end host site recently took their art outside - soaking up sunshine, fresh air, and inspiration from the world around them. From colors in nature to open‑sky creativity, it was a perfect reminder that learning doesn’t have to stay indoors! ✏️☀️ #PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCESprograms #GSTBOCESculture
Some students at our western end host site recently took their art outside - soaking up sunshine, fresh air, and inspiration from the world around them. From colors in nature to open‑sky creativity, it was a perfect reminder that learning doesn’t have to stay indoors! ✏️☀️ #PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCESprograms #GSTBOCESculture
🌱 Hands-On Science in Action at Cohen Elementary! 🌱
Marjorie, a Teaching Assistant at Cohen Elementary, led an exciting and interactive lesson helping students identify and describe the parts of a plant. Students stepped into the role of real scientists—donning goggles and using tweezers and magnifying glasses—to carefully dissect flowers and explore their structures up close. Every student was actively involved, curious, and enthusiastic throughout the activity, making the lesson both memorable and academically meaningful.
👏 Way to go, Marjorie, for inspiring young scientists! 👏 #PROUDTOBEGST
Marjorie, a Teaching Assistant at Cohen Elementary, led an exciting and interactive lesson helping students identify and describe the parts of a plant. Students stepped into the role of real scientists—donning goggles and using tweezers and magnifying glasses—to carefully dissect flowers and explore their structures up close. Every student was actively involved, curious, and enthusiastic throughout the activity, making the lesson both memorable and academically meaningful.
👏 Way to go, Marjorie, for inspiring young scientists! 👏 #PROUDTOBEGST
Playtime is learning time, especially for young students 💙
When kids play during their free time, they’re doing so much more than just having fun. Play helps them learn how to solve problems, use their imagination, practice language, and build social skills - all in a natural, joyful way.
Whether it’s building, drawing, playing games, or pretending, play supports learning while helping kids relax and feel confident. Sometimes the best lessons happen when kids don’t even realize they’re learning 😊
#PROUDTOBEGST
When kids play during their free time, they’re doing so much more than just having fun. Play helps them learn how to solve problems, use their imagination, practice language, and build social skills - all in a natural, joyful way.
Whether it’s building, drawing, playing games, or pretending, play supports learning while helping kids relax and feel confident. Sometimes the best lessons happen when kids don’t even realize they’re learning 😊
#PROUDTOBEGST
🍦 Sweet Success! 🍦
Mr. Peiser’s class at our S-VE Eastern End Host Sites earned a well-deserved reward - and what better way to celebrate than partnering with a local favorite? Students enjoyed a special treat from 32 Below Ice Cream in Van Etten, turning hard work and positive behavior into a sweet experience.
Thank you to 32 Below for supporting our students and helping make learning extra rewarding! 👏😊
#PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCEScollaboration
Mr. Peiser’s class at our S-VE Eastern End Host Sites earned a well-deserved reward - and what better way to celebrate than partnering with a local favorite? Students enjoyed a special treat from 32 Below Ice Cream in Van Etten, turning hard work and positive behavior into a sweet experience.
Thank you to 32 Below for supporting our students and helping make learning extra rewarding! 👏😊
#PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCEScollaboration
🌸 Big growth is happening! 🌸
Our Grades 2–4 Exceptional Education students at one of our Western End host sites just wrapped up their first round of testing—and their progress is truly blooming! 🌱📚 From hard work to new skills taking root, their achievements perfectly match the springtime spirit on our monthly bulletin board. We’re so proud of these students and the growth they’re showing every day! #PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCESculture
Our Grades 2–4 Exceptional Education students at one of our Western End host sites just wrapped up their first round of testing—and their progress is truly blooming! 🌱📚 From hard work to new skills taking root, their achievements perfectly match the springtime spirit on our monthly bulletin board. We’re so proud of these students and the growth they’re showing every day! #PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCESculture
Celebrating Excellence at Coopers Campus! 🌟 We’re thrilled to recognize our March 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! 🎉
Collaboration in action! 🎉
Wildwood New Visions Human Services and Education students planned and delivered a lesson following the Who Moved My Cheese ideas of change in the New Visions Engineering classroom. Their lesson focused on navigating the changes that come with leaving high school and entering College. We’re proud of the teamwork, creativity, and leadership shown by our students along with the willingness of the Engineering students to allow for practice and learning with their help!
#PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCEScollaboration
Wildwood New Visions Human Services and Education students planned and delivered a lesson following the Who Moved My Cheese ideas of change in the New Visions Engineering classroom. Their lesson focused on navigating the changes that come with leaving high school and entering College. We’re proud of the teamwork, creativity, and leadership shown by our students along with the willingness of the Engineering students to allow for practice and learning with their help!
#PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCEScollaboration
Wildwood Campus Welding students hit the sparks recently at the Try Trades event in Big Flats! 🔧🔥
They had an amazing time exploring a variety of hands‑on trades, gaining real‑world experience, and connecting with industry professionals. It was a great day of learning, networking, and discovering future career paths!
#PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCEScollaboration #GSTBOCESpartnerships
They had an amazing time exploring a variety of hands‑on trades, gaining real‑world experience, and connecting with industry professionals. It was a great day of learning, networking, and discovering future career paths!
#PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCEScollaboration #GSTBOCESpartnerships
✨ Learning Gets Messy—in the Best Way! ✨
Hands-on learning was in full swing at one of our western end host sites, where students dove into an interactive activity using shaving cream to explore new concepts in a fun, sensory-rich way. 🫧✍️ #PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCESprograms
Hands-on learning was in full swing at one of our western end host sites, where students dove into an interactive activity using shaving cream to explore new concepts in a fun, sensory-rich way. 🫧✍️ #PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCESprograms
🍎 Celebrating an Outstanding Educator! 🍎
Join us in congratulating Ashley Crozier, GST BOCES teacher at Horseheads High School, who was recently nominated and selected for the Golden Apple Award through WETM! This prestigious award honors local educators who consistently demonstrate professionalism, passion, and excellence in education.
On April 16, Ashley was proudly presented with this award in recognition of her unwavering dedication to student growth and success. Her commitment to empowering students and making a lasting impact in the classroom truly exemplifies the spirit of the Golden Apple Award.
👏 Congratulations, Ashley, and thank you for all you do for your students and our community!
#PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCESintegrity #GSTBOCESculture
Join us in congratulating Ashley Crozier, GST BOCES teacher at Horseheads High School, who was recently nominated and selected for the Golden Apple Award through WETM! This prestigious award honors local educators who consistently demonstrate professionalism, passion, and excellence in education.
On April 16, Ashley was proudly presented with this award in recognition of her unwavering dedication to student growth and success. Her commitment to empowering students and making a lasting impact in the classroom truly exemplifies the spirit of the Golden Apple Award.
👏 Congratulations, Ashley, and thank you for all you do for your students and our community!
#PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCESintegrity #GSTBOCESculture
We’re thrilled to celebrate an incredible milestone for two of our Criminal Justice students at the Coopers Campus! Yowrick M. and Aurora J. were officially sworn in and proudly signed their letters of intent to join the United States Coast Guard. Their dedication, leadership, and commitment to service truly embody the values of BOCES. As they take this exciting next step, we have no doubt they are destined to make a meaningful impact. Congratulations, Yowrick and Aurora - we are #PROUDTOBEGST of you both! 🚢🇺🇸
☀️🪁 Sunshine, smiles, and soaring kites! Mrs. Dale’s students recently took full advantage of the beautiful weather, heading outside to fly kites and enjoy the fresh air at one of our Western End Host Sites. Learning looks even better under blue skies! #GSTBOCESculture #GSTBOCESprograms #PROUDTOBEGST
🐾 Learning With Purpose at Phoenix Academy 🐾
Students from our Day Treatment high school classes at Phoenix Academy recently spent time volunteering at the Chemung County SPCA, putting compassion and responsibility into action. From helping care for animals to supporting shelter staff, our students showed leadership, teamwork, and heart.
These hands-on experiences help students build confidence, give back to the community, and see the impact they can make—one paw at a time. 💙
#PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCESculture #GSTBOCESpartnerships
Students from our Day Treatment high school classes at Phoenix Academy recently spent time volunteering at the Chemung County SPCA, putting compassion and responsibility into action. From helping care for animals to supporting shelter staff, our students showed leadership, teamwork, and heart.
These hands-on experiences help students build confidence, give back to the community, and see the impact they can make—one paw at a time. 💙
#PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCESculture #GSTBOCESpartnerships
🌱 Growing Minds & Green Thumbs! 🌱
In honor of Arbor Day, students explored our campus on a seed‑hunting adventure! After discovering nature’s tiny treasures, they planted their seeds in plastic cups to take home and watch them grow. 🌳✨
This hands‑on activity is a fun extension of the Structure of Life science unit, where Mrs. Fervan’s students are learning how plants grow from seed to stem. Learning rooted in nature! 🌍💚
#PROUDTOBEGST #KnowledgeableatGSTBOCES #GSTBOCESculture
In honor of Arbor Day, students explored our campus on a seed‑hunting adventure! After discovering nature’s tiny treasures, they planted their seeds in plastic cups to take home and watch them grow. 🌳✨
This hands‑on activity is a fun extension of the Structure of Life science unit, where Mrs. Fervan’s students are learning how plants grow from seed to stem. Learning rooted in nature! 🌍💚
#PROUDTOBEGST #KnowledgeableatGSTBOCES #GSTBOCESculture
🎉 Congratulations to Monte and Cameron from Coopers Campus!
They recently completed a week‑long internship with the Corning Inc. Security Division, gaining real‑world experience in the field of security. #PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCESculture #GSTBOCESpartnerships
They recently completed a week‑long internship with the Corning Inc. Security Division, gaining real‑world experience in the field of security. #PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCESculture #GSTBOCESpartnerships
GST BOCES Phoenix Academy Work Study Program is representing GST BOCES at the BOCES Expo Event in Albany today! This program plays a vital role in preparing students for life after high school by focusing on real-world experience, career readiness, and individual strengths. #PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCESprograms #GSTBOCESintegrity
📢 We’re Hiring!
GST BOCES is seeking a Director of the Central Business Office (CBO) to join our team.
✅ Full-time position
📍 Bush Campus – Building 11
The Director of CBO oversees business and financial services for participating districts, including payroll, accounting, purchasing, budget development, auditing, and shared business services.
If you’re an experienced financial leader ready to support school districts through collaborative services, we want to hear from you!
👉 Learn more about typical work activities, qualifications, requirements, and how to apply: https://gstboces.recruitfront.com/JobPosting.aspx?JID=80909
#PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCESleadership #GSTBOCESintegrity #GSTBOCESservice #GSTBOCEScollaboration #GSTBOCESculture
GST BOCES is seeking a Director of the Central Business Office (CBO) to join our team.
✅ Full-time position
📍 Bush Campus – Building 11
The Director of CBO oversees business and financial services for participating districts, including payroll, accounting, purchasing, budget development, auditing, and shared business services.
If you’re an experienced financial leader ready to support school districts through collaborative services, we want to hear from you!
👉 Learn more about typical work activities, qualifications, requirements, and how to apply: https://gstboces.recruitfront.com/JobPosting.aspx?JID=80909
#PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCESleadership #GSTBOCESintegrity #GSTBOCESservice #GSTBOCEScollaboration #GSTBOCESculture
Project SEARCH interns began their third rotations this week furthering their workplace skills while on location at Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital. #PROUDTOBEGST
