Our New Visions students had an incredible visit to the Arnot School of Nursing this week! They participated in a hands-on skills carnival where they practiced skills that included injections, mobility, assessment, PPE, and proper hand washing. A huge thank-you to the staff and students for giving them such an engaging learning experience!
🌟 Know a Rockstar GST BOCES CTE Alum? 🌟
The Bush Campus CTE Hall of Fame is ready to spotlight the paths our alumni have forged beyond graduation!
Did you or someone you know complete a GST BOCES CTE program at Bush Campus and go on to make an impact in their field?
We want to celebrate those stories that started right here.
🏆 Nominate an outstanding CTE alum:
🔗 gstboces.org/page/alumni
📅 Deadline: May 4, 2026
Let’s honor the innovators, creators, and leaders who turned their CTE experience into something incredible! 💡✨
#PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCESintegrity #GSTBOCESprograms
The Bush Campus CTE Hall of Fame is ready to spotlight the paths our alumni have forged beyond graduation!
Did you or someone you know complete a GST BOCES CTE program at Bush Campus and go on to make an impact in their field?
We want to celebrate those stories that started right here.
🏆 Nominate an outstanding CTE alum:
🔗 gstboces.org/page/alumni
📅 Deadline: May 4, 2026
Let’s honor the innovators, creators, and leaders who turned their CTE experience into something incredible! 💡✨
#PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCESintegrity #GSTBOCESprograms
A wonderful day at Brookdale! 🎉
Bingo, ornament painting, card games, nail painting—New Visions students jumped into it all! Residents enjoyed cookies and sipped on tea, coffee, and hot chocolate while enjoying the fun. Such a special time together. ❤️
Bingo, ornament painting, card games, nail painting—New Visions students jumped into it all! Residents enjoyed cookies and sipped on tea, coffee, and hot chocolate while enjoying the fun. Such a special time together. ❤️
New Visions Engineering had another amazing guest speaker today! Students were challenged to research, design, and build a paper airplane in just eight minutes—after doing quick research to figure out the best approach. Once their designs were ready, they put them to the test in the hallway, discovering firsthand how shape, structure, and intention all impact speed and performance.
Emily, Product Design Engineer at Siemens Energy also shared her college journey, career path, and the experiences that shaped her success. She asked students about their future goals and majors, and they had great questions of their own.
We were even invited to tour Siemens Energy in January—another exciting opportunity for our future engineers!
A huge thank-you to Emily Miller for spending time with New Visions Engineering students. You’ve inspired them more than you know! ✨✈️🚀
#PROUDTOBEGST
Emily, Product Design Engineer at Siemens Energy also shared her college journey, career path, and the experiences that shaped her success. She asked students about their future goals and majors, and they had great questions of their own.
We were even invited to tour Siemens Energy in January—another exciting opportunity for our future engineers!
A huge thank-you to Emily Miller for spending time with New Visions Engineering students. You’ve inspired them more than you know! ✨✈️🚀
#PROUDTOBEGST
Proud of another successful Mock Interview event at Cohen Middle School!
Thank you to our incredible local employers for giving students the chance to practice their interview skills.
Thank you to our incredible local employers for giving students the chance to practice their interview skills.
A huge thank you to Wegmans Elmira, Jackie Kenan, and Chef Andy for visiting our Culinary Arts classrooms at Bush Campus! 👩🍳🍣
Students got an inside look at exciting job opportunities within Wegmans and were treated to a hands-on sushi-making demo that everyone loved.
We’re grateful for community partners who invest in our students’ future careers and spark new inspiration in the kitchen!
#PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCESpartnerships #GSTBOCESprograms
Students got an inside look at exciting job opportunities within Wegmans and were treated to a hands-on sushi-making demo that everyone loved.
We’re grateful for community partners who invest in our students’ future careers and spark new inspiration in the kitchen!
#PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCESpartnerships #GSTBOCESprograms
🎉 Giving Back to Our Community! 🎉
On Friday, students from New Visions Human Services & Education and New Visions Engineering stepped up to make a difference!
✅ They teamed up with Froggy 105.3 for Santa’s Day Off, getting a chance to be on the radio and give a live shoutout with Hornell Partners for Growth.
✅ They also supported the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign, greeting shoppers and spreading holiday cheer while bell ringing.
We’re so proud of these students for their hard work and community spirit! 💙 #PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCESservice
On Friday, students from New Visions Human Services & Education and New Visions Engineering stepped up to make a difference!
✅ They teamed up with Froggy 105.3 for Santa’s Day Off, getting a chance to be on the radio and give a live shoutout with Hornell Partners for Growth.
✅ They also supported the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign, greeting shoppers and spreading holiday cheer while bell ringing.
We’re so proud of these students for their hard work and community spirit! 💙 #PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCESservice
Celebrating Excellence at Coopers Campus! 🌟 We’re thrilled to recognize our NovemberTop 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! 🎉
We are so grateful to the LECOM medical students who spent the day teaching our New Visions students about the respiratory system. Your clear explanations, interactive demonstrations, and passion for medicine made such an impact. Thank you for inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals!
Thank you to Justin Mattocks with Elmira College Admissions for an informative and engaging session today! We appreciate the time, insight, and guidance you shared with our students.
New Vision Innovation, Leadership and Business student, Logan Roskow, recently participated in the 2025 Seton Hall University High School Pirates Pitch for Entrepreneurs provided him with an invaluable real-world business experience. He strengthened his public speaking, sharpened his business strategy skills, and gained confidence presenting his ideas to industry professionals. The experience has inspired Logan to continue developing his passion for innovation and leadership. #PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCESleadership #GSTBOCESprograms
Our New Visions students from the GST BOCES Coopers Campus rolled up their sleeves at the Food Bank of the Southern Tier this week - putting our values into action in the best way possible.
Integrity. Collaboration. Service. Leadership.
They lived each one as they worked together to support families across our region.
Proud of their heart, their hustle, and their commitment to making a real impact.
#PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCESservice
Integrity. Collaboration. Service. Leadership.
They lived each one as they worked together to support families across our region.
Proud of their heart, their hustle, and their commitment to making a real impact.
#PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCESservice
The GST BOCES Coopers Campus Building Construction class raised the bar on what service learning can look like — collecting 900 cans for the Pantry of Angels in Lindley!
Their teamwork, generosity, and community spirit are building far more than structures… they’re building impact. 🛠️✨
#PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCESservice
Their teamwork, generosity, and community spirit are building far more than structures… they’re building impact. 🛠️✨
#PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCESservice
New Visions Engineering Students Are Back at It Again! 🚀
Our students had an incredible day exploring the RIT campus, and the experience was nothing short of amazing!
We kicked things off with a mini tour of the SHED with Dean Edwards before heading over to the Toyota Lab (Industrial Engineering). Sophia from RIT challenged the students to assemble skateboard wheels in under 7 minutes. They met the time—but not the requirements. When Sophia asked what would help them improve, the students said, “clear directions and more tools.”
Round two? Each group crushed the challenge in under 3 minutes with the added resources! 🙌 And by round three—though the task became even more demanding—the students pushed through and were successful once again. 💪
After a delicious lunch, Dr. Mohseni gave us a fascinating talk on semiconductors and microelectronics. We even toured the Clean Room, where students were tasked with breaking silicon wafers—some students had it easy, while others were given a more difficult challenge and everyone rose to the challenge and succeeded!
What an amazing day for our New Visions Engineering students! 🔧✨
A huge thank you to the RIT faculty and staff for their incredible hospitality—we truly appreciated the experience. Another big shoutout to Mr. Gauss for driving us to RIT and helping make this trip possible!
Our students had an incredible day exploring the RIT campus, and the experience was nothing short of amazing!
We kicked things off with a mini tour of the SHED with Dean Edwards before heading over to the Toyota Lab (Industrial Engineering). Sophia from RIT challenged the students to assemble skateboard wheels in under 7 minutes. They met the time—but not the requirements. When Sophia asked what would help them improve, the students said, “clear directions and more tools.”
Round two? Each group crushed the challenge in under 3 minutes with the added resources! 🙌 And by round three—though the task became even more demanding—the students pushed through and were successful once again. 💪
After a delicious lunch, Dr. Mohseni gave us a fascinating talk on semiconductors and microelectronics. We even toured the Clean Room, where students were tasked with breaking silicon wafers—some students had it easy, while others were given a more difficult challenge and everyone rose to the challenge and succeeded!
What an amazing day for our New Visions Engineering students! 🔧✨
A huge thank you to the RIT faculty and staff for their incredible hospitality—we truly appreciated the experience. Another big shoutout to Mr. Gauss for driving us to RIT and helping make this trip possible!
It’s been an exciting few weeks in New Visions Engineering!
From company rotations to field trips at Corning Inc.’s Sullivan Park, to partnering with CCS Robotics and volunteering at the STEAMFest Maker Faire in Rochester—we’ve been busy exploring the world of engineering. Students have learned about fiber optics, AI, Gorilla Glass, and what today’s engineering companies are working on. Most importantly, they’ve been able to show younger students just how fun and inspiring science and engineering can be!
Check out the pictures below for your viewing pleasure!
From company rotations to field trips at Corning Inc.’s Sullivan Park, to partnering with CCS Robotics and volunteering at the STEAMFest Maker Faire in Rochester—we’ve been busy exploring the world of engineering. Students have learned about fiber optics, AI, Gorilla Glass, and what today’s engineering companies are working on. Most importantly, they’ve been able to show younger students just how fun and inspiring science and engineering can be!
Check out the pictures below for your viewing pleasure!
New Visions Human Services & Education at Wildwood is kicking off a deep dive into Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson — a fresh look at why change happens, how we respond, and what it means for our growth.
And what better way to start a conversation about “cheese” than with… a cheese tasting? 🧀✨
As students explore themes of adaptability, fear, and personal reflection, this book is already sparking honest conversations that will shape both their personal and professional journeys.
Here’s to embracing change — one slice at a time! #PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCESculture
And what better way to start a conversation about “cheese” than with… a cheese tasting? 🧀✨
As students explore themes of adaptability, fear, and personal reflection, this book is already sparking honest conversations that will shape both their personal and professional journeys.
Here’s to embracing change — one slice at a time! #PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCESculture
Our Wildwood Campus is coming together to make a difference this season! 🌟 The Wildwood SkillsUSA chapter is sponsoring a non-perishable food and toiletry drive to support local families in need.
Students and staff are encouraged to bring in canned goods, boxed items, and essential toiletries to help stock community shelves. Every donation — big or small — helps spread kindness and care across our community. 💫
🗓️ Now through December 15
📍 Drop-off: Wildwood Campus, Building 1
#PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCESservice
Students and staff are encouraged to bring in canned goods, boxed items, and essential toiletries to help stock community shelves. Every donation — big or small — helps spread kindness and care across our community. 💫
🗓️ Now through December 15
📍 Drop-off: Wildwood Campus, Building 1
#PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCESservice
🇺🇸 Honoring Our Heroes at GST BOCES Bush Campus 🇺🇸
Last week, our Phoenix Academy staff and students worked together with our Criminal Justice class for our Annual Veterans Parade — a heartfelt tradition dedicated to celebrating and thanking those who have served our country.
Students lined the campus sidewalks with flags, signs, and smiles as they cheered for local Veterans in the parade. Following the celebration, guests were treated to a special to-go meal as a small token of gratitude for their service and sacrifice.
We’re proud to see our students embracing respect, gratitude, and community spirit — values that make this event so meaningful each year.
https://youtube.com/shorts/i_V9UZoqo20?feature=share
❤️💙 #PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCESleadership #GSTBOCESservice #GSTBOCEScollaboration #GSTBOCESintegrity #GSTBOCESprograms
Last week, our Phoenix Academy staff and students worked together with our Criminal Justice class for our Annual Veterans Parade — a heartfelt tradition dedicated to celebrating and thanking those who have served our country.
Students lined the campus sidewalks with flags, signs, and smiles as they cheered for local Veterans in the parade. Following the celebration, guests were treated to a special to-go meal as a small token of gratitude for their service and sacrifice.
We’re proud to see our students embracing respect, gratitude, and community spirit — values that make this event so meaningful each year.
https://youtube.com/shorts/i_V9UZoqo20?feature=share
❤️💙 #PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCESleadership #GSTBOCESservice #GSTBOCEScollaboration #GSTBOCESintegrity #GSTBOCESprograms
📣 We’re Hiring!
Looking for a rewarding career in education? Join our Paraprofessional Hiring Event — we’re seeking Teaching Assistants and Teacher Aides who are ready to make a difference in students’ lives every day!
🗓 Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Langdon Plaza in Elmira
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
💬 Interviews on the spot!
At GST BOCES, you’ll find:
✨ A supportive, team-centered culture
🏫 Opportunities to grow and learn
⚖️ A healthy work-life balance
Bring your resume and enthusiasm — you could walk out with your next great opportunity! #PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCESculture
Looking for a rewarding career in education? Join our Paraprofessional Hiring Event — we’re seeking Teaching Assistants and Teacher Aides who are ready to make a difference in students’ lives every day!
🗓 Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Langdon Plaza in Elmira
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
💬 Interviews on the spot!
At GST BOCES, you’ll find:
✨ A supportive, team-centered culture
🏫 Opportunities to grow and learn
⚖️ A healthy work-life balance
Bring your resume and enthusiasm — you could walk out with your next great opportunity! #PROUDTOBEGST #GSTBOCESculture
Celebrating Excellence at Coopers Campus! 🌟 We’re thrilled to recognize our October 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! 🎉
