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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) Families and guests pack CTE, New Vision and CDOS graduations for Onondaga County and Cortland-area students: Families and guests pack CTE, New Vision and CDOS graduations for Onondaga County and Cortland-area students June 2023 About 2,500 people filled the Center of Progress building at the New York Fairgrounds on June 7 to celebrate a record number of graduates — about 395 —in the Career & Technical Education (CTE), New Vision and Career Development and Occupational Studies programs at the Thompson Road Campus. The event was held at the Fairgrounds for the first time in OCM BOCES history to accommodate the growing crowds. Eric Comtois, director of CTE & Innovative Education for  OCM BOCES, poses with CTE Hall of Fame recipient Gerald Henry of Priority Apparatus and Service Center in Cortland. Eric Comtois, director of ... More than 1,400 students test their knowledge in "Battle of the Books.": Reading Rumble: CNY School Library Systems’ Thrilling Bookish Throwdown eLearning and Model Schools Coordinator Amy Keesey of OCM BOCES (upper left- hand corner) poses questions during "Battle of the Books." June 16, 2023 Central New York recently witnessed an impressive display of intellectual prowess as more than 1,400 students from across the region participated in the highly anticipated "Regional and SuperRegional Battle of the Books." Organized by the O²CM School Library System (SLS), this virtual quiz competition brought together students from various schools, creating an atmosphere of excitement and healthy competition. O²CM SLS Librarian Heather Turner  expressed her delight with the program. ... Students honored with "Tools for Success" awards: CTE Students at Thompson Road Campus honored with "Tools for Success" awards May 31, 2023 Students who excel in several Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs at the OCM BOCES Thompson Road Campus were honored on Wednesday in the annual "Tools for Success" awards ceremony. To qualify for a "Tools for Success" award, students must demonstrate proficient skills within their program, have good classroom attendance and participation, and show a consistently positive attitude in class. As each instructor introduced this year's honorees, common themes stood out. All of the award-winners were described as passionate, reliable, hardworking, task-oriented, academically successful, determined to do high-quality ... Exceptional STEM lessons presented at OCM BOCES: Exceptional STEM lessons presented at OCM BOCES ESM Living Environment Teacher John Herrington shares a 10th-grade STEM lesson that focused on studying and engineering prosthetic bird beaks. May 24, 2023 From developing "earplugs" to protect baby belugas to bio-inspired wind turbines, bird-beak prosthetics, anti-flooding systems, and underwater vehicles for temperature sensors — these were just a few of the hands-on, real-world STEM lessons that 21 teachers shared Wednesday at a Science Leadership meeting at OCM BOCES. The presentations capped a yearlong project that started with a professional learning trip to the U.S. Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Newport, Rhode Island. During this three-day excursion, teachers throughout the ... Now Hiring for Summer Special Education Session - Free Job Fairs May 22 & May 25:

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