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Career & Technical Education students from the LoGuidice Educational Center recently put their classroom learning into practice during a community wellness initiative focused [...]
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Dozens of Career & Technical Education students from Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES showcased their talents at the 60th annual New York State SkillsUSA Leadership [...]
E2CCB joined 36 other BOCES in Albany on April 20, 2026 for the annual BOCES Expo, where state leaders and legislators toured displays [...]
The arrival of Earth Day at the LoGuidice Educational Center was once again marked with greenery and hands-on learning as students participated in [...]
The 40th Annual Meeting of the Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES (E2CCB), held on April 15, 2026, at the Ormsby Educational Center, served as a [...]
Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES (E2CCB) is partnering with Chautauqua Health & Fitness to host a Community Wellness Event on Friday, April 24, 2026, from [...]
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Culinary Arts students at the Carrier Educational Center recently showed off their creativity in a popular cake decorating contest, led by instructor Sandy Kaleta and consultant teacher Nicole Kaleta! 🎂👩🍳👨🍳
Over several classes, the Career & Technical Education seniors planned, baked, and decorated their themed creations from scratch.
Students and staff from other programs voted for their favorites, and juniors will soon take part in the same competition.
🥇 1st Place: Sophie Wickmark (Silver Creek) – ramen bowl food-theme 🍜
🥈 2nd Place: Audriana Travis (Lake Shore) – mystical dragon design 🐉
🥉 3rd Place: Conner Blakemore (Lake Shore) – Jaws-inspired theme 🦈
#BOCES #E2CCB #CTE #OpportunityMakers
A teacher can change everything. As part of Teacher Appreciation Week, E2CCB is sharing voices from students and educators reflecting on the teachers who shaped their confidence, goals, and futures. 💙🍎
#ThankYouTeachers #E2CCB
CAM P-TECH in Springville is proud to recognize the following students who achieved High Honor, Honor, and Merit Roll distinctions for the third quarter of the 2025–26 school year. Congratulations to all honorees! 🎉
HIGH HONOR ROLL
Cashis Montour of Gowanda, Declan Ahrens of Springville, Conner Mangan of Springville, and Tyler Fabbro of Orchard Park.
HONOR ROLL
Jackie Thompson of Springville, Jeramie Klahn of Springville, Matthew Westman of Springville, Logan Snyder of Holland, Lucy Brehm of Pine Valley, Teerada Dickson of Springville, and Dylan Morrison of Springville.
MERIT ROLL
Luke Bowman of Springville, Russell Laurito of Springville, Coda Sager of North Collins, Bentley Turner of Gowanda, Peyton Porterfield of Springville, Sully Griffith of Gowanda, Tyler Pawlowski of Springville, Kaitty Merwin of Springville, Devin Nies of Springville, Bentley Wall of Orchard Park, and Dominic Penfold of Orchard Park.
#BOCES #E2CCB #PTECH #OpportunityMakers
Career & Technical Education students from the LoGuidice Educational Center recently put their skills to work during a community wellness event focused on health and prevention! 💪🩺
From fitness assessments to health screenings, students made a real impact while gaining hands-on experience.
🔗 Read the full story: https://www.e2ccb.org/news/cte-students-bring-health-skills-to-community-wellness-event/
#BOCES #E2CCB #CTE #OpportunityMakers
Teacher Appreciation Week at E2CCB 💙 This week, we’re celebrating all teachers by hearing from students and educators who have had teachers make a lasting impact on their lives — through encouragement, patience, and believing in them when it mattered most.
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #E2CCB #OpportunityMakers
Students from the Carrier Educational Center and Lake Shore Central School District came together today for a sweet, hands-on collaboration! 🍪
Mrs. Schaller and her Healthy Choices class visited to partner with our Culinary Arts student chefs for an interactive activity. 👩🍳👨🍳 The class included both Life Skills and general education students, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone involved.
Together, students decorated cookies, shared conversation, and enjoyed time learning from one another. Thank you to everyone who helped make the day both educational and extra sweet! ✨
#BOCES #E2CCB #OpportunityMakers
Today, E2CCB proudly celebrates National School Principals’ Day and recognizes the Principals and Supervisors who lead our sites, centers, and programs with skill, care, and consistency. Your leadership shapes school culture, supports staff, strengthens student success, and keeps our work moving forward every day. Thank you for everything you do for our students, families, and teams across the organization. 💙👏
Heather Banks (CAM P-TECH) • Julia Boice (North Collins) • Deborah Cleary (Itinerants) • Laura Geraci, Ph.D. (Maple Academy) • Brandon Hafner (Baker Road) • Leah Hayes (Southern Region) • Jenna Johnson (Maple Academy) • Sondra Lampson (Chautauqua Lake) • Richard Landers (Northern Region) • Timothy Lasky (East Aurora & Holland) • Paul Mihalko (Hewes A) • Matthew Moore (Bloom Program at Rogers) • José Pagan (LoGuidice A) • Una Raimondo (WAVE Program) • Thomas Schmidt (Hewes E) • Jennifer Siebert (LoGuidice E) • Laura Sokol-Scott (Ormsby) • Jessica Sullivan (Carrier) • Jeffrey Teluk (WNY P-TECH)
#NationalPrincipalsDay #E2CCB #OpportunityMakers
Children of E2CCB staff recently enjoyed an up-close look at Career & Technical Education and P-TECH programs as part of Take Your Child to Work Day! 👩🍳🐾💇♀️
At the Carrier Educational Center, students explored Culinary Arts by baking and decorating cookies, experienced Small Animal Science through pet handling and grooming activities, and toured the Cosmetology classroom, among other activities.
At WNY P-TECH, visitors learned about each of the school’s pathways, heard directly from current students, and took part in outdoor activities designed to highlight hands-on learning and career exploration.
Take Your Child to Work Day is an annual event that gives students the opportunity to see the workplace firsthand and learn more about the careers and passions of the adults in their lives.
#BOCES #E2CCB #OpportunityMatters
Cashis Montour of Gowanda was recently inducted into the CAM P-TECH chapter of the National Honor Society! Montour is in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance Electrician pathway.
The induction ceremony featured a traditional candle lighting led by student representatives:
🕯️ Scholarship: Jeramie Klahn
🕯️ Service: Rachael Fix
🕯️ Leadership: Declan Ahrens
🕯️ Character: Cashis Montour
Luciano Polizzi performed the National Honor Society Pledge.
Principal Heather Banks provided opening and closing remarks, noting that NHS members exemplify outstanding academic achievement while also demonstrating a strong commitment to their school and community.
The National Honor Society recognizes high school students in grades 10–12 for excellence in scholarship, service, leadership, and character.
Congratulations, Cashis, on this great achievement! 🎉
#BOCES #E2CCB #PTECH #OpportunityMakers
April is Autism Acceptance Month 💙
This year, we’re going beyond awareness and focusing on real stories, real voices, and real understanding. As part of our awareness campaign, we had the privilege of interviewing some of our staff to share their experiences, challenges, and the beautiful moments that come with teaching someone on the autism spectrum.
We’re excited to introduce our 4-part video series, where these families and staff members open up to help our community better understand autism in a meaningful and personal way.
Our hope is that through these stories, you’ll gain new perspectives, deepen your empathy, and learn something you may not have known before.
Stay tuned, follow along, and join us in celebrating acceptance, inclusion, and the power of listening 💙
