Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES proudly congratulates Board of Education member Christine Schnars, who was recently installed as President of the New York State School [...]
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Seniors in the Small Animal Science program at the LoGuidice Educational Center stepped into the fast-paced world of veterinary care on Nov. 18 [...]
The SMART Youth Mental Health Summit brought educators, counselors, and community partners together in Buffalo to strengthen mental health support for students across [...]
Nineteen Career & Technical Education students from the Ormsby Educational Center were recently inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS), recognizing their [...]
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, seniors in the Cosmetology program at the Hewes Educational Center volunteered their time and skills at [...]
Many high school students struggle to make the right connections that can shape their future, often unsure where to start or how to [...]
Educators and librarians from across Western New York gathered for WNY School Libraries: Leading Media Literacy, a professional learning event focused on helping [...]
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National Honor Society students from WNY P-TECH in Dunkirk recently donated nearly 100 animal-related items to Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue! 🐶❤️🐾
As part of a service project, NHS members spent five weeks collecting donations. Along with advisor Kayla Hotchkiss, students visited the nonprofit rescue group and had the chance to briefly interact with many of its animals.
A big thank you to everyone who donated and to our students for their time and effort in making this project a success! ✨👏
#BOCES #PTECH #OpportunityMakers
Throughout the month, the Ormsby Educational Center welcomed high school students from Iroquois, Holland, Springville-Griffith, North Collins, East Aurora, Eden, and Orchard Park! 👩🍳👨🔧👷
Guests met with instructors and current students while touring a variety of Career & Technical Education classrooms and programs, giving them a taste of the many opportunities available through CTE.
Thank you to our instructors, students, and visiting schools for helping make these experiences meaningful and engaging! 🏫🤝✨
Learn more about CTE programs available through E2CCB at www.e2ccb.org/programs/career-technical-education/
#BOCES #OpportunityMakers
Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate! This eight-day festival is observed from December 14-22, 2025. 🕎
Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus wishes everyone a joyous holiday season! ❄️
#BOCES #HappyHanukkah #HappyHolidays #OpportunityMakers
Now hiring Teacher Aides
Erie 2 Chautauqua Cattaraugus BOCES has multiple full time Teacher Aide openings supporting students in special education programs.
• $18.82–$21.82 per hour
• Full time, school based roles
• Continuous recruitment through June 2026
Openings:
Southern Region (Rogers area)
Central Region (LoGuidice Educational Center area)
Apply:
Southern Region: https://e2ccb.recruitfront.com/JobPosting?JID=68884
Central Region: https://e2ccb.recruitfront.com/JobPosting?JID=68882
CAM P-TECH in Springville has announced its November Students of the Month for the 2025-26 school year! ✨🏫👏 Students are chosen based on their outstanding academic performance, exemplary behavior, leadership qualities, and positive contributions to the classroom.
Art: Bentley Wall of Orchard Park
ELA: Lucy Brehm of Pine Valley
Electrical: Michael Haynes of Holland
IT: Jacqueline Thompson of Springville
Math: Russell Laurito of Springville
Science: Coda Sager of North Collins
Social Studies: Dean Miller of Springville
#BOCES #PTECH #OpportunityMakers
On Tuesday, the Carrier Educational Center hosted its annual Family Fun Night! 🎄🏫🌝
Families and community members enjoyed board and computer games, arts and crafts, a winter basket raffle, and even got to decorate Christmas-themed sugar cookies.
Guests also had the opportunity to meet instructors and tour a handful of Career & Technical Education classrooms. Carrier staff and student ambassadors helped welcome visitors and keep the evening running smoothly.
A big thank-you to everyone who joined us for this fun and memorable night! 🎁❄️✨
#BOCES #E2CCB #OpportunityMakers
Last week students held the first annual Hewes Educational Center Thanksgiving Day parade complete with favorites like Bluey, Spider-Man & Stitch! What a creative way to celebrate the season. Modeled after the famous #macysparade the students has a blast showing off their balloons kicking off the holiday season!
#e2ccb #opportunitymakers #macysthanksgivingdayparade
WNY P-TECH in Dunkirk recently celebrated Penny Lane, a 1½-year-old Mini Goldendoodle–Dachshund mix who just earned her certification as a therapy dog! 🐕🦺🐾❤️
Trained through Shaylah’s Canine Commands in Forestville, Penny Lane will visit the school as needed to support students and staff.
To read more 📰, visit www.e2ccb.org/news/penny-for-your-thoughts-p-techs-new-therapy-dog-is-all-ears/
#BOCES #PTECH #OpportunityMakers
Seniors in the Culinary Arts program at the Hewes Educational Center recently welcomed New York State Sen. George Borrello for a special visit! 🧑🍳🍽️👩🍳
Sen. Borrello shared how working in restaurants can open doors to a wide range of careers and spoke about his own experience as a restaurant owner and the challenges that come with it.
He then joined the Career & Technical Education students for a delicious meal prepared under the guidance of Culinary Arts instructor Burke Lindquist.
#BOCES #E2CCB #OpportunityMakers
#InclusiveSchoolsWeek not only challenges schools to examine their environments and teaching practices, but also offers tools and resources to help them adopt more inclusive teaching practices.
Please join Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES in celebrating Inclusive Schools Week and recognizing those educators who are making learning relevant for ALL.
To learn more, please visit http://inclusiveschools.org.
#ISW2025 #InclusiveSchools
