April is Occupational Therapy Month! Let’s celebrate the amazing work OTs do to help people live life to the fullest—at school, at home, and everywhere in between. #OccupationalTherapyMonth #OTMonth
📚 April is School Library Month! 🎉 Join us in celebrating the place where imagination thrives, questions find answers, and every student’s journey begins with a book. #SchoolLibraryMonth #ThankYouLibraries
Explore rewarding career opportunities at Genesee Valley BOCES! We offer a range of engaging roles where your work truly matters. Visit gvboces.org to find out how you can join our passionate team. Begin your journey with us and make a lasting difference!
🏀 Vote Now in the Graphic Arts Class March Madness Bracket Challenge! 🎨
This exciting project comes from the Graphic Arts program at Batavia CTE! Our talented students each created a unique poster to represent a randomly selected men’s or women’s NCAA team. It’s all about design, creativity, and school spirit—not the actual game scores!
🗳️ Vote for your favorite design here:
https://forms.gle/5YZzZS4Gjh7CAj3y9
Thank you for supporting our young designers!
As you may be aware, on 11/4/24 the New York State Education Department presented NY Inspires: A Plan to Transform Education in New York State. chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.regents.nysed.gov/sites/regents/files/FB%20Monday%20-%20Graduation%20Measures%20Update.pdf
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🚨 Now Accepting Scholarship Applications! 💸
The Livingston County Education Alliance & Chamber is awarding FOUR $1,000 scholarships for 2025!
🎓 Who can apply?
2 scholarships for traditional district students
2 for students dually enrolled in GV BOCES CTE programs
📅 Deadline: Friday, May 2, 2025
📥 Download the application on the Chamber website: https://www.livingstoncountychamber.com/lcea-scholarships/
📬 Submit via email, mail, or in person at the Chamber office:
4635 Millennium Drive, Geneseo, NY
Today was full of energy, laughter, and unforgettable moments at GV BOCES Dansville Campus during the 2nd annual Talent Show! The auditorium was packed with family, friends, staff, and CTE students—all there to support and cheer on the amazing performers. From powerful singing and energetic dancing to a creative slideshow and even a basketball performance, the variety of acts had the crowd clapping, laughing, and smiling from start to finish. Performers took the stage solo and in duos, each one shining in their own unique way.
Just when everyone thought the excitement had peaked, Principal Jeremy Morris made a surprise appearance, rolling out with two students to perform “Wheels on the Bus”—instantly becoming a crowd favorite! As the show came to a close, everyone joined in for a lively dance-off on stage, ending with a big group bow and a standing ovation.
It was a day of talent, school spirit, and community that no one will forget anytime soon. What a show!
📣 School Wellness Policy Leaders — Don’t Miss This!
Join the training: Creating Healthier Schools – A Guide to School District Local Wellness Policy Implementation
📅 Date: May 14, 2025
📍 Location: Genesee Valley BOCES Services Center, LeRoy, NY
🕣 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
✔ Learn how to enhance your district’s wellness policy
✔ Receive FREE resources & be eligible for $500 in materials
✔ Collaborate and create an action plan for your school
✔ Certificate of completion provided
💻 Each participant must bring a laptop and a paper copy of their district's wellness policy
👥 Teams of 2+ encouraged
📝 Deadline to register: May 2, 2025
📧 Email completed form to ssscenter@gvboces.org
📞 Questions? Call 585-344-7570
Let’s build healthier schools—sign up today!
GV BOCES is hiring! Ready to make a real impact in education and be part of something meaningful? Join our passionate team and help empower student success every day. Exciting opportunities are waiting — explore our openings and apply today! Learn more: https://www.gvboces.org/page/employment
Early College High School 10th graders competed in the Engineering Wars at CiTi BOCES in Oswego today! The challenge was to build a drone-powered hoverboard and race it to the finish line. The team — Aubrey N., Nate S., and Kinsley B. from Warsaw Central School District, along with Keaton C. from Batavia City Schools — placed 4th out of 20 teams, missing 3rd place by just half a second. Incredible effort and creativity from this talented group! Amazing job, team!
EMS students from Mount Morris CTE Center had a table at the 2025 GLOW with Your Hands event, where they engaged with attendees and provided live demonstrations. They showcased their skills in emergency response, giving hands-on insights into the training and techniques used in the field. Visitors had the opportunity to interact with the students, ask questions, and learn more about the EMS program and career pathways in emergency medical services.
GLOW with Your Hands Healthcare yesterday was a huge success! It was amazing to see so many students exploring hands-on healthcare experiences, learning about careers in the medical field, and getting inspired for their futures. Events like this help spark curiosity and passion, showing young minds the many opportunities available in healthcare. Photo Credit: Alecia Kaus
Student Spotlight: Nahiely D. The Genesee Valley HOSA Club is gearing up for the Spring Leadership Conference in Syracuse from April 2-4! Nahiely D., from the New York State School for the Blind, will be representing Genesee Valley BOCES, competing in the Achievement Exam and Personal Care. We wish her the best of luck as she showcases her skills alongside HOSA clubs from across New York!
Spotted: A sighting of synchronized educators at GV BOCES, fueling up on coffee! Matching shirts or just a secret teacher dress code? You decide!
Genesee Valley BOCES Mount Morris elementary students are having a great time with the bowling unit! They get to practice their skills and learn the rules of the game. Each roll brings excitement and a chance to improve. Bowling has quickly become a favorite activity for many!
With the beautiful weather this week, our Animal Science students at Mount Morris CTE had the perfect opportunity to complete their Horse Module with a hands-on grooming day! Our pony, Mary Poppins, and our horse, Sunny, enjoyed some well-deserved pampering as students practiced their equine care skills. From brushing and mane care to bonding with these gentle animals, it was a rewarding and educational experience for everyone involved!
This weekend, students from the Mount Morris CTE Culinary Arts program competed in the New York Restaurant Association's ProStart Invitational Culinary Competition at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. The team secured 3rd place in New York State!
The competition team included:
Madeline S. Keshequa CSD)
McKayla M. (Keshequa CSD)
Savannah M. (Mt. Morris CSD)
Lucas D. (York CSD)
Team Manager Quinton H. (Warsaw CSD)
These students showcased outstanding skill, teamwork, and commitment. Their dedication and passion for culinary arts secured them a well-earned place on the podium alongside the top teams in the state. Their dedication, teamwork, and culinary talent were on full display, earning them a well-deserved spot on the podium. Congratulations to these outstanding students!
Tonight, the enrichment program hosted the final round of the Scholastic Bowl. The remaining teams were from Pembroke CSD, Akron CSD, and Notre Dame. It was a close and competitive match, with all teams performing well. In the end, Pembroke secured first place, Akron finished second, and Notre Dame took third. The event showcased the students' knowledge and teamwork. It was an exciting conclusion to the competition. Congratulations to Pembroke CSD on their victory, and great job to Akron and Notre Dame for their strong performances in the Scholastic Bowl final!
Batavia CTE students in Auto Technology and Diesel collaborated this week for a special learning experience. A NAPA manager traveled from Georgia to give a presentation on the business and the manufacturing of parts. After the session, students headed into the shop to gain hands-on experience. Together, they learned the process of performing a car alignment.
Batavia CTE Culinary Arts students are hard at work making fresh mozzarella from scratch! From stretching to shaping, they’re mastering the art of cheese-making. Hands-on learning never tasted so good!
