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This holiday season, the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES Pathways in Technology Early College High School program (P-TECH OHM) hosted the “Spirit of Giving” donation drive.

On December 17, geometry students in the OHM BOCES P-TECH program brought festive cheer to elementary students in the OHM BOCES Bridges program.

On December 17, the OHM and Madison-Oneida BOCES School Library Systems hosted author and advocate John Schu at MVCC's Rome Campus.

The NEW Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES website is officially LIVE!

In partnership with the Department of Labor, the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES Pre-Employment Transition Service (Pre-ETS) provided high school students in our component districts with an opportunity to explore various careers through an innovative virtual reality (VR) career development program.

On December 12, the OHM BOCES Program and Professional Learning (PPL) held the 2024-25 school year’s second session of the Elevating Student Voices initiative at the Howard D. Mettelman Learning Center.

On December 6, OHM BOCES School to Career Programs hosted its 23rd Annual School and Business Alliance (SABA) Breakfast.

Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES Automotive Technology instructor John Stratton was recently named as the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence’s (ASE) 2024 CCAR/Electude/ASE Instructor of the Year.

Students from the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center are making a difference in their community this holiday season.

Congratulations to Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES PR Assistant Eleanor Berkhoudt and Photographer Angela Scheiderich, whose article was featured in the November 25 issue of "On Board," the New York State School Boards Association’s monthly publication!

On November 13, Liliana Mulchy, a New Hartford senior in the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES Career and Technical Education Cosmetology program, was recognized with Syracuse.com’s 2024 Best and Brightest Award.

On November 21, the OHM BOCES Early Childhood Education (ECE) program celebrated Thanksgiving with a festive Friendsgiving party!

Pathways in Technology Early College High School at the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES (P-TECH OHM) has announced its honor roll students for the first quarter.

Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES Supervisor of Communications and Printing Services, Jean Palmer, was recognized for her exceptional contributions to education at the Genesis Group’s 18th Annual Celebration of Education, held on November 21 at Hart’s Hill Inn. 

On October 31, the OHM BOCES Bridges Program kicked off Halloween with a festive Parade, bringing fun and excitement to the entire OHM BOCES community.

On November 12, the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES chapter of SkillsUSA had the privilege of hosting Karen Torres, a member of the Speakers’ Bureau for Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD).

On November 12, the Mastrovito Hyundai Bookmobile visited Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, bringing a special surprise to every student in the OHM BOCES Bridges Program—a book to take home!

On November 7, the OHM BOCES School to Careers program—comprised of the School and Business Alliance (SABA), the Regional Program for Excellence and the Oneida County Career Pathways Program—hosted a successful career fair at Whitesboro High School.

On October 23, the Bridges program welcomed the New York Mills Volunteer Fire Department for a Fire Safety Month presentation and fire truck tour, which the students thoroughly enjoyed.

On October 31, the little ones in the Early Childhood Education Nursery School celebrated Halloween with loads of fun activities! From creating spooky arts and crafts to playing games, their day was filled with excitement.

On October 24, the Oneida/Herkimer School Library System partnered with Madison-Oneida BOCES and Otsego Northern Catskills BOCES to host the annual Leatherstocking Region Conference at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Utica.

On October 18, students from the OHM BOCES P-TECH program attended the second annual Women in Manufacturing Summit at SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly).

On October 18, the OHM BOCES Animal Science FFA Club stopped by the Utica Zoo to deliver carved pumpkins for the zoo’s Spooktacular Harvest Festival!

On October 16, OHM BOCES School to Careers (SABA/RPE) hosted a College and Career Fair at Proctor High School.

The Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES Food Service Program has launched a pilot project this school year: School Sized Community Supported Agriculture (CSA).

On October 4 and 18, New York State Board of Regents member Patrick A. Mannion visited several of the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES component school districts, accompanied by District Superintendent Patricia N. Kilburn, Ed.D., to gain an understanding of the educational opportunities being offered throughout the region.

On October 8, students in the Animal Science Career and Technical Education (CTE) program at the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES learned about Spanish Colonial horses and how to care for them.

On September 11, students from the Animal Science and Conservation Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES met for a friendly game of tug-of-war.

On October 4, sophomores in the P-TECH OHM program were joined by Daneli Partners LLC, a local organization offering leadership development programs, for their second session of Strength and Leadership Training at the Howard D. Mettelman Learning Center.

On October 2, the Animal Science Career and Technical Education (CTE) program at the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES welcomed two graduates of the program for a dog grooming demonstration.

On October 1, the Early Childhood Education Nursery School held its first day of the 2024-25 school year. The students in the class of 2039 were excited to learn what school is all about and they sang a song as they waved goodbye to their parents.

All preschool-aged children – which includes children ages 2.5-5 – are eligible to be evaluated for preschool special education services. The free, multidisciplinary evaluation will determine the child’s current level of functioning and how best to meet their needs.

Two CNY forums, one for the public and one for educators, were held at the OHM BOCES on September 16 and 17.

On September 10, the OHM BOCES held its summer Regional Program for Excellence (RPE) Ceremony. RPE provides each student with a 72+ hour internship in a career field of interest.

On September 10, students in the Animal Science Career and Technical Education (CTE) program at the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES learned about the duties and abilities of police K-9s from New York State Police Troopers Tom Smoulcey and Kevin Conners.

On September 3, BOCES 10-month Instructional Staff were welcomed back to a new school year during Opening Day, held at the Howard D. Mettelman Learning Center.

On August 27, Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES 12-month Instructional Support Staff gathered at the Howard D. Mettelman Learning Center for Opening Day to kick off the 2024-25 school year.

On August 13 and 14, OHM BOCES and Utica City School Food Service employees attended a two-day Farm to School Culinary training at the MVCC Culinary Labs in Rome.

Tiffany Piatkowski, P-TECH OHM STEAM Integration Specialist and Lead Instructor, was recently named the 2024 recipient of the Alliance to Save Energy’s Guiding Star Award.

On August 1, the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES Bridges program hosted performances by DownBeat Percussion and the Bridges Color Guard.

On August 8, students in the Bridges program celebrated the last week of summer school with some fun in the sun! They ventured outside and played on inflatable water slides, bounce houses and a slip and slide.

On August 8, over 100 staff members from the Utica City School District visited OHM BOCES as a part of a week-long professional development opportunity focusing on career development and authentic learning opportunities.

On August 5-8, students received hands-on experience during the OHM BOCES Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC) Construction summer camp.

The Bridges summer program planned an amazing talent show and school wide assembly for the entire program to enjoy. The students worked hard preparing all summer and were thrilled to show off their talents.

On June 25, students in the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES Bridges program had a memorable send-off as they closed out the 2023-24 school year.

On June 12, students in kindergarten through eighth grade in the Bridges program enjoyed an end of the school year picnic at Sherrill Brook Park in New Hartford.

On July 25, the Bridges Summer Program was able to provide each classroom with their own guest reader. Each reader brought or was able to borrow a book to read.