The Ormsby Educational Center recently hosted its sixth annual Secondary Education and Military and Employment Signing Day, a two-day event recognizing Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus [...]
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Students in Richard Turner’s art class at the Hewes Educational Center recently took on a project that combined creativity with a real-world purpose: [...]
Senior Kylee Franklin of Southwestern Central School has found confidence, leadership skills, and a strong sense of belonging through the Criminal Justice program [...]
Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES students earned top honors during a recent welding competition hosted by Blackstone Advanced Technologies in Jamestown. The contest featured 37 [...]
WNY P-TECH celebrated the induction of five outstanding students into its chapter of the National Honor Society during a special ceremony recognizing excellence [...]
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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Students, families, faculty and staff recently gathered at the Chautauqua Lake Auditorium to celebrate the Class of 2026!
The ceremony also honored retiring staff members Christine Barber, Sheila Kyser, Kathleen Pascatore-Moller, Rhonda Pugh and Anne Tenpas for their years of service to students.
Congratulations to all of our graduates on this special milestone!
Click the link to read the full article: https://www.e2ccb.org/news/e2ccb-chautauqua-lake-site-celebrates-class-of-2026/
#OpportunityMakers #E2CCB2026
Today, Friday, June 19, E2CCB recognizes Juneteenth, a day honoring freedom, resilience and the continued pursuit of equality.
As a school community, we reflect on the importance of this day in American history and the responsibility we share to keep learning, listening and creating spaces where every person feels a true sense of belonging.
At E2CCB, one of our organizational habits is that We’re Opportunity Makers. Where others may see limitations, we see potential — and we believe in doing amazing work that helps change lives.
Juneteenth is a meaningful reminder of the work still ahead and the importance of continuing to build opportunities, remove barriers and support a future where everyone can flourish.
#OpportunityMakers #BOCES
🎓 Congratulations to the LoGuidice Educational Center Class of 2026!
During the annual Senior Recognition Ceremony at SUNY Fredonia, graduates were celebrated for their hard work, technical skills, academic achievements, leadership, scholarships, and future plans.
With 98% of students completing their programs and many pursuing college, careers, military service, and skilled trades, the future is bright for this talented group. Best wishes to all of our graduates as they take the next step in their journeys! 🌟
Check out the following coverage from the ceremony.
📸 Photos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nqFGjiq1ijiFrwAs-Rcvjqo4HGSKtoB_?usp=sharing
📹️ Video: https://vimeo.com/1202201179?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
📰 Story: https://www.e2ccb.org/news/loguidice-cte-students-urged-to-embrace-new-opportunities/
#BOCES #E2CCB #CTE #OpportunityMakers
☀️ Summer kitchen positions are available at E2CCB!
We’re looking for friendly, dependable team members to help support students through our summer food service program.
Open positions at the Hewes Educational Center in Ashville include:
🍎 Summer Food Service Helper
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Pay: $19.25/hour
No formal experience required.
🍽️ ESY Summer School Cook
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Positions begin July 6, 2026, and applications will be reviewed beginning June 29, 2026.
Interested in joining the E2CCB team this summer? Click the link to apply: https://e2ccb.recruitfront.com/JobOpportunities
#E2CCB #SummerJobs #FoodService #OpportunityMakers
After nearly 60 combined years of inspiring the next generation of culinary professionals, Chef Gregory Babcock of the Ormsby Educational Center and Chef David Caccamise of the LoGuidice Educational Center are retiring from E2CCB. 👨🍳🎉👏
As Career & Technical Education classes came to a close, both instructors reflected on careers filled with hands-on learning, industry experience, and lasting connections with students.
🔗 Read more here: www.e2ccb.org/news/retiring-culinary-arts-instructors-reflect-on-careers/
#BOCES #CTE #E2CCB #OpportunityMakers
E2CCB students, families, faculty and staff recently gathered for the first-ever graduation ceremony held specifically for the program at North Collins.
The ceremony honored the Class of 2026 with personal reflections from staff, diploma presentations, the turning of the tassel and plenty of applause.
The celebration also included recognition for retiring staff members Debra Arendt, Debbie Blowers and Dawn Meyers, who were thanked for their 78 years of combined of service and commitment to students.
Congratulations to our North Collins graduates on this special milestone! 💚💛
Click the link to read the full article: https://www.e2ccb.org/news/e2ccb-north-collins-program-celebrates-first-ever-graduation-ceremony/
🎉 Last week, Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES honored several retiring instructors, faculty, and staff members from the LoGuidice, Carrier, Ormsby, and Hewes Educational Centers during Senior Recognition ceremonies.
Together, these dedicated professionals represent hundreds of years of service, leaving a lasting impact on students, colleagues, and communities throughout the region. Their commitment, expertise, and support have helped shape E2CCB`s success for decades.
Please join us in thanking the following retirees for their years of service and wishing them all the best in retirement! 👏
CTE Instructors
• David Caccamise – 30 years
• Denise Heary – 24 years
• Denise Meyers – 12 years
• Gerald O`Brien – 11 years
• Gregory Babcock – 28 years
Teaching Assistant
• Rosemary Catalano – 25 years
Academic Liaisons
• Lea Ann Talbot – 26 years
• Mary Ann Basile-Lyons – 27 years
Consultant Teacher
• William Chambers – 50 years
Teacher of Incarcerated Youth
• Christopher O`Brien – 23 years
Personal Computer Specialist
• Jeannette Morales – 34 years
ACE Instructors
• Kathleen Collver – 29 years
• Todd Wissman – 25 years
Director of P-TECH, CTE & Program Innovation
• Leo Fial – 20 years
Staff Development Specialist
• Lisa Stonefoot – 8 years
Accountant
• Lynda Town – 37 years
Secretary to Director of CTE
• Lynn Snyder – 42 years
#BOCES #E2CCB #RetirementRecognition #ThankYou #BOCESProud
Students in the Career and Technical Explorations through CDOS program were recently recognized during a Completion Celebration at the Hewes Educational Center! 🎓👏🌟
The event honored 21 students from Chautauqua Lake, Clymer, Jamestown, and Westfield for reaching an important milestone as they prepare for future careers and continued learning opportunities.
Read more here: www.e2ccb.org/news/hewes-cdos-students-celebrated-at-completion-ceremony/
#BOCES #E2CCB #OpportunityMakers
🏅🌟 E2CCB Special Olympics: Celebrating Ability, Determination, and Inclusion! 🌟🏅
Our E2CCB students recently had the opportunity to shine at Special Olympics events held at SUNY Fredonia and Strider Field in Jamestown, joining hundreds of athletes from across the region in a day filled with competition, teamwork, and unforgettable memories. These annual events bring together student-athletes, staff, volunteers, and community members to celebrate achievement, sportsmanship, and the power of inclusion.
From running races and field events to cheering on teammates and earning medals, our students demonstrated courage, determination, and incredible school spirit every step of the way. Most importantly, they showed that success comes in many forms and that every athlete deserves the chance to compete, belong, and be celebrated.
A special thank you to our staff, volunteers, families, and community partners who helped make these experiences possible. We are so proud of our athletes for representing E2CCB with enthusiasm, perseverance, and pride! 💙💛
#E2CCB #SpecialOlympics #ChooseToInclude #StudentSuccess #UnifiedSports ProudMoment InclusionMatters E2CCBBeyondTheClassroom
Join E2CCB, NYSCOSS, Buffalo Public Schools and the Leadership for Educational Achievement Foundation for the 2026 Women’s Initiative in Buffalo!
This two-day event is designed to empower and celebrate women in educational leadership through meaningful networking, honest conversations and sessions focused on confidence, strengths and leadership development. Last year’s event brought together more than 100 educators from across New York state for immersive sessions, storytelling and action-driven conversations centered on supporting and elevating women in leadership.
📅 July 23-24, 2026
📍 Hyatt Regency Buffalo
💵 $379 registration fee, including lunch, networking reception, breakfast on day two and materials
Whether you are a teacher, school leader, superintendent or aspiring administrator, this event is an opportunity to connect, reflect and be inspired to lead boldly.
Register today and be part of a statewide conversation dedicated to supporting women education leaders and encouraging more women to pursue leadership roles in education.
For more information or to register visit: https://www.nyscoss.org/Site/rise/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=26BUFWI
Read about last year`s event here: https://www.e2ccb.org/news/womens-initiative-calls-for-bold-authentic-leadership-in-education/
