A sweet surprise greeted participants in this year’s BOCES M.A.S.T. (Manufacturing Academy of Science and Technology) Summer Camp in Lowville: maple syrup would be a key component in the problem they would be tasked with solving. This marked the third year that this summer camp has been held in Lewis County. Students ages 11-14 were invited to... READ MORE >
Middle school students in Jefferson County were presented with another fun opportunity this summer as Jefferson-Lewis BOCES hosted its fourth annual M.A.S.T. (Manufacturing Academy of Science and Technology) Summer Camp in Watertown. This year also saw the return of the New York State Zoo at Thompson Park as a camp partner. The camp took place July 8-19 and... READ MORE >
A recent graduate of the Howard G. Sackett Technical Center was a medal winner in the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference held in late June in Louisville, KY. Andrew Kirkwood competed against other students from around the nation June 24-28, finishing with a third place bronze medal in the Electrical Construction Wiring category. Andrew ... READ MORE >
During each marking period, Howard G. Sackett Technical Center students are recognized for their academic achievement with certificates for merit and honor roll. To qualify for merit roll, a student needs to earn an average of 88 – 91 with three or fewer absences. To qualify for honor roll, a student needs to earn an average of 92 or above and also have... READ MORE >
Jefferson-Lewis BOCES will be hosting the North Country Schools Job Fair at our Administrative Building, on Monday, August 5, 2019 from 9:00 am- 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm-3:00 pm. Taking part in the job fair will be the Watertown City School District, Carthage Central School District, Indian River Central School District, the Children’s Home of Jefferson County,... READ MORE >
Jefferson-Lewis BOCES is proud to announce the winners of the 2019 Alumni of Distinction Awards. They are Tim Titus and Nancy Szijarto. Tim Titus is a 1988 graduate of Thousand Islands Central School and the Architecture and Design (now known as 3D Modling & Design) program at the Charles H. Bohlen, Jr. Technical Center. Following his high school... READ MORE >
The Howard G. Sackett Technical Center held its annual Award Day Ceremony for graduating seniors at South Lewis High School on June 13, 2019. The following awards were handed out to the students listed below. BOCES Professional Association (BPA) Award: Cierra Cannan (New Vision Health, Lowville), Alyssa Hamburg (New Vision Health, Lowville), Micha... READ MORE >
The Charles H. Bohlen, Jr. Technical Center held its annual Award Day Ceremony for graduating seniors at the Dulles State Office Building in Watertown on June 14, 2019. The following awards were handed out to the students listed below. Black River Council of School Superintendents: Xandria Smith (New Vision Health, Watertown) Thomas Excavating,... READ MORE >
During each quarter of the school year, the faculty at the Charles H. Bohlen, Jr. Technical Center recommends a student from their program for the honor of “Student of the Quarter.” These nominations are based on one or more of the following criteria: high academic achievement, great effort, great citizenship, vast improvement or positive influence on... READ MORE >
Thirty-five students were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society at the Charles H. Bohlen, Jr. Technical Center in Watertown on May 22, 2019. The goal of the National Technical Honor Society is to recognize students for their knowledge, skills, citizenship, honesty, responsibility, leadership, scholarship and service in their technical area of... READ MORE >
Fourteen students were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society at the Howard G. Sackett Technical Center, Glenfield, on May 21, 2019. The goal of National Technical Honor Society is to recognize students for their knowledge, skills, citizenship, honesty, responsibility, leadership, scholarship and service in their technical area of study. ... READ MORE >
The talented students at the Environmental Conservation & Forestry program at the Howard G. Sackett Technical Center had another strong showing at this year’s New York State Conservation Competition, taking second place overall. The 2019 edition of the competition was held May 16 at SUNY Cobleskill and included nearly twenty conservation and forestry programs... READ MORE >
Students in the Heavy Equipment program at Jefferson-Lewis BOCES showed off their talents as part of the 2019 Heavy Equipment Rodeo competition. It was held on May 3, 2019 at the Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES in Auburn, NY. Participants competed against high school students from other BOCES and Heavy Equipment schools throughout New York State. A total of seven... READ MORE >
A recent graduate of the Visual Communication program from Watertown is having her talents in the graphic arts showcased by way of an arts magazine at her college. Kira Kolb graduated the Bohlen Technical Center program in 2016. She is currently studying graphic design at Mercyhurst University in Erie, PA. One of her individual studio classes this semester... READ MORE >
Over 25 Lewis, Herkimer, and Oneida County students from the Howard G. Sackett Technical Center competed in the New York State SkillsUSA Leadership & Skills Championships held April 24-26, 2019 in Syracuse. Of those, eleven students medaled in a total of nine categories. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry representatives working... READ MORE >
Over fifty Jefferson County high school students from the Charles H. Bohlen, Jr. Technical Center competed in the New York State SkillsUSA Leadership & Skills Championships held April 24-26, 2019 in Syracuse. Of those, ten students medaled in a total of 7 categories. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry representatives working... READ MORE >
During each marking period, Howard G. Sackett Technical Center students are recognized for their academic achievement with certificates for merit and honor roll. To qualify for merit roll, a student needs to earn an average of 88 – 91 with three or fewer absences. To qualify for honor roll, a student needs to earn an average of 92 or above and also have three or... READ MORE >
During each quarter of the school year, the faculty at the Charles H. Bohlen, Jr. Technical Center recommends a student from their program for the honor of “Student of the Quarter.” These nominations are based on one or more of the following criteria: high academic achievement, great effort, great citizenship, vast improvement or positive influence on the class. ... READ MORE >
During each quarter of the school year, the faculty at the Howard G. Sackett Technical Center recommends a student from their program for the honor of “Student of the Quarter.” These nominations are based on one or more of the following criteria: high academic achievement, great effort, great citizenship, vast improvement or positive influence on the class. In... READ MORE >
If you have had a delicious meal at the Hilton Garden Inn in Watertown, you can give credit to a BOCES graduate for ensuring that your dining experience was a pleasant one. Matthew Hudson is the Executive Chef at the hotel, having been employed there since the establishment opened 8 years ago. He is a 2002 graduate of Thousand Islands Central School and of... READ MORE >
Like many Career & Technical Education programs, students in the Cosmetology program offered at Jefferson-Lewis BOCES learn more than skills related to their specific field. They also learn skills related to business and marketing. According to the American Association of Cosmetology Schools, more than one third of those in the Cosmetology industry are... READ MORE >
A recent graduate of the Early Childhood Education program is nearing completion of her first year of college and is crediting her time at BOCES in helping prepare her for a future career path. Kaitlyn Burr is a 2018 graduate of Watertown High School and is currently enrolled at Buffalo State College where she intends to major in Speech Pathology. Her goal... READ MORE >
Build the best wind blade using only cardboard, paper and wooden dowels. That was the challenge that faced students in the annual Wind Blade Challenge, an event hosted by the Engineering & Design program at the Howard G. Sackett Technical Center on March 8, 2019. The competition was open to students in grades 6-9. Four teams from Lowville Academy and... READ MORE >
One of the biggest fundraisers of the year for WPBS television has been given some assistance thanks to the hard work of BOCES students at the Bohlen Technical Center. Students in the Building Projects program helped construct the Community Chests that will be auctioned off nightly by the station during their annual All Star Auction this spring. The... READ MORE >
Three seniors in the New Vision Health program at the Bohlen Technical Center will be continuing their medical studies beyond high school. Their recent college acceptances and academic scholarships were celebrated at a signing ceremony held at the Watertown campus. McKayla Weber will be attending the Albany College of Pharmacy. Xandria Smith will be attending... READ MORE >
During each quarter of the school year, the faculty at the Howard G. Sackett Technical Centerrecommend a student from their program for the honor of “Student of the Quarter”. These nominations are based on one or more of the following criteria: high academic achievement, great effort, great citizenship, vast improvement or positive influence on the class. In... READ MORE >
During each quarter of the school year, the faculty at the Charles H. Bohlen, Jr. Technical Center recommends a student from their program for the honor of “Student of the Quarter.” These nominations are based on one or more of the following criteria: high academic achievement, great effort, great citizenship, vast improvement or positive influence on the class.... READ MORE >
Students at the Howard G. Sackett Technical Center recently had the opportunity to test their knowledge and career & technical skills as part of the SkillsUSA Regionals held February 8, 2019 at SUNY Morrisville. The following students placed 1st, 2nd and 3rd in their respective competitions and will be representing the Sackett Center at the New York State... READ MORE >
Tori Brunet enrolled in the Criminal Justice program at the Bohlen Technical Center to help achieve her career goals of entering law enforcement. The skills that she learned at BOCES would play a big role in saving her family’s life when their Dexter home was struck by fire last month. Tori was the first to discover the fire in the early morning hours of... READ MORE >
There are numerous career opportunities available for graduates of the Career & Technical Education program offered at Jefferson-Lewis BOCES, including the armed forces. That was the path taken by a recent graduate who plans on using his military service to help pay for college. Max Townsend is a 2018 graduate of Lyme Central School. During his two years... READ MORE >
During each marking period, Howard G. Sackett Technical Center students are recognized for their academic achievement with certificates for merit and honor roll. To qualify for merit roll, a student needs to earn an average of 88 – 91 with three or fewer absences. To qualify for honor roll, a student needs to earn an average of 92 or above and also have three or... READ MORE >
An alumnus of the Visual Communications program at Jefferson-Lewis BOCES has found himself back where he began. Kane Grant, Producer/Content Manager of WPBS-DT, will be spending the next few months at the Watertown campus working as a videographer through a contract agreement between the two organizations. Kane attended Indian River Central School,... READ MORE >
SkillsUSA members at Jefferson-Lewis BOCES had the opportunity to network with their counterparts from across the state and learn more about the student organization as part of the annual Fall Leadership Conference held November 4-7 in Albany. Students and faculty from both the Charles H. Bohlen, Jr Technical Center and the Howard G. Sackett Technical Center... READ MORE >
Students and faculty at the Howard G. Sackett Technical Center helped give the gift of life as part of an American Red Cross Blood Drive held at the Glenfield campus in early November. The drive was sponsored by the New Vision Health program. Students assisted Red Cross employees with signing in volunteers and handing donors food and drink. The students also... READ MORE >
During each quarter of the school year, the faculty at the Howard G. Sackett Technical Center recommend a student from their program for the honor of “Student of the Quarter”. These nominations are based on one or more of the following criteria: high academic achievement, great effort, great citizenship, vast improvement or positive influence on the class. In... READ MORE >
During each quarter of the school year, the faculty at the Charles H. Bohlen, Jr. Technical Center recommends a student from their program for the honor of “Student of the Quarter.” These nominations are based on one or more of the following criteria: high academic achievement, great effort, great citizenship, vast improvement or positive influence on the class.... READ MORE >
Jefferson-Lewis BOCES is pleased to announce that the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Explorer Program will be offered at our Watertown campus beginning on December 4, 2018 and is open to area young men and women who are interested in a career in the law enforcement field. An Open House on the program will take place on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 from 6:30... READ MORE >
Students in the Pre-Tech Academy program at the Bohlen Technical Center began the school year learning the importance of community service and how to assist those who are less fortunate. Students in the BOCES program lent a helping hand to the United Way of Northern New York as part of the organization’s community wide food drive that took place September... READ MORE >
A 2014 alumnus of the Criminal Justice program at the Bohlen Technical Center is seeing his law enforcement career blossom, and he credits his time at BOCES for helping him along the way. Michael Moote, a graduate of Watertown High School, currently works as an officer with the Conroe Police Department in Montgomery County, Texas, located about 40 miles... READ MORE >
Students in the 3D Modeling & Design program at the Bohlen Technical Center recently learned the career options available to them through a visit with BCA Architects and Engineers in Watertown. The company, formerly known as Bernier, Carr, & Associates, gave students a tour of their facility and explained the history of the company. Students also had a... READ MORE >
Students who took part in this year’s M.A.S.T. (Manufacturing Academy of Science and Technology) Summer Camp at the Bohlen Technical Center found a unique opportunity compared to prior years: Working on two separate projects benefiting two distinct organizations within the community. The two week camp was open to students in grades 6, 7, and 8 in Jefferson... READ MORE >
About a dozen Lewis County students spent two weeks of their summer vacation learning about science, technology and other concepts that they will use throughout high school as part of a summer camp hosted by Jefferson-Lewis BOCES. The M.A.S.T. (Manufacturing Academy of Science and Technology) Summer Camp took place July 9-20 at the Howard G. Sackett... READ MORE >
Greg Myers, a 2018 graduate of the Visual Communications program at the Howard G. Sackett Technical Center and South Lewis Central School, recently designed a new logo for the South Lewis Based Health Center. Below is an official press release from South Lewis and Lewis County General Hospital: South Lewis School Based Health Center Unveils New Name and Logo ... READ MORE >
During each marking period, Howard G. Sackett Technical Center students are recognized for their academic achievement with certificates for merit and honor roll. To qualify for merit roll, a student needs to earn an average of 88 – 91 with three or fewer absences. To qualify for honor roll, a student needs to earn an average of 92 or above and also have three or... READ MORE >
The Howard G. Sackett Technical Center held its annual Award Day Ceremony for graduating seniors at South Lewis High School on June 7, 2018. The following awards were handed out to the students listed below. BOCES Professional Association (BPA) Award: Haley Dekin (New Vision Health, Lowville), Damon Emerson (Environmental Conservation & Forestry (South Lewis),... READ MORE >
The Charles H. Bohlen, Jr. Technical Center held its annual Award Day Ceremony for graduating seniors at the Dulles State Office Building in Watertown on June 1, 2018. The following awards were handed out to the students listed below. Black River Council of School Superintendents: Elizabeth Rodriguez (Nursing Assistant, Indian River) Thomas Excavating... READ MORE >
Twenty eight students were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society at the Charles H. Bohlen, Jr. Technical Center in Watertown on May 23,, 2018 The goal of National Technical Honor Society is to recognize students for their knowledge, skill, citizenship, honesty, responsibility, leadership, scholarship and service in their technical area of study. ... READ MORE >
Twelve students were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society at the Howard G. Sackett Technical Center, in Glenfield, on May 22, 2018 The goal of National Technical Honor Society is to recognize students for their knowledge, skill, citizenship, honesty, responsibility, leadership, scholarship and service in their technical area of study. Students... READ MORE >
Jefferson-Lewis BOCES is proud to announce the winners of the 2018 Alumni of Distinction Awards. They are Ron London and Scott Glenn. Ron London is a 1981 graduate of Indian River Central School and of the Automotive Technology program at the Charles H. Bohlen, Jr. Technical Center. Following his studies, he opened his own business, Ron’s Brake and Automotive in... READ MORE >
Students in the Environmental Conservation & Forestry program at the Howard G. Sackett Technical Center in Glenfield, NY had an excellent showing at the annual New York State Conservation Contest held May 24, 2018 at Paul Smith’s College in Paul Smiths, NY. Twelve students from the program competed this year against students enrolled in similar BOCES programs... READ MORE >
Months before graduating high school, a student in the 3D Modeling & Design program at the Bohlen Tech Center has a full time job lined up using the education she acquired through her studies at Jefferson-Lewis BOCES. Abagayle DeBuck-Earl has been working for the past several months on a part-time basis for BCA Architects & Engineers, formerly known as... READ MORE >
Residents of the Meadowbrook Terrace Assisted Living Facility in Carthage now have a new shuffle board table to have fun with thanks to the fundraising efforts of students at Jefferson-Lewis BOCES. Students in the New Vision Health program at the Bohlen Technical Center have been helping out at the assisted living facility as part of their studies. Through a... READ MORE >
A total of forty four Jefferson County high school students from the Charles H. Bohlen, Jr. Technical Center competed in the New York State SkillsUSA Leadership & Skills Championships held April 25-27, 2018 in Syracuse. Of those, twenty students medaled in a total of 13 categories. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry... READ MORE >
A total of twenty eight Lewis and Oneida County high school students from the Howard G. Sackett Technical Center competed in the New York State SkillsUSA Leadership & Skills Championships held April 25-27, 2018 in Syracuse. Of those, eleven students medaled in a total of four categories. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry... READ MORE >
A student in the Electronic and Computer Technology program at the Charles H. Bohlen, Jr. Technical Center will soon be continuing his studies at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Matthew Abbott, a senior at Carthage High School, says he is excited to attend college this fall and feels Jefferson-Lewis BOCES played a huge role in his ability to get... READ MORE >
Vincent Slone’s journey with the Engineering & Design program at Jefferson-Lewis BOCES will come to an end with his high school graduation in June 2018, but his studies will continue following his acceptance to the SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Utica. The senior from the Town of Webb School District says he plans on majoring in Electrical and Computer... READ MORE >
The Carpentry program at the Charles H. Bohlen, Jr. Technical Center is winding down its latest project and is now looking for its next big project for the coming school year. Work on the two family duplex is nearing completion. This has been one of the more unique projects for the program due to its size, as it is slightly bigger than past modular homes... READ MORE >
A graduate of the Veterinary Practices program at the Howard G. Sackett Technical Center will soon be attending Cornell University to pursue her dream of being a veterinarian. Cheyenne Lee, a 2013 graduate of Beaver River Central School, attended the BOCES program during her junior and senior years in high school. She says her love of animals and career goal... READ MORE >
During each quarter of the school year, the faculty at the Charles H. Bohlen, Jr. Technical Center recommends a student from their program for the honor of “Student of the Quarter.” These nominations are based on one or more of the following criteria: high academic achievement, great effort, great citizenship, vast improvement or positive influence on the class.... READ MORE >
During each quarter of the school year, the faculty at the Howard G. Sackett Technical Center recommends a student from their program for the honor of “Student of the Quarter”. These nominations are based on one or more of the following criteria: high academic achievement, great effort, great citizenship, vast improvement or positive influence on the class. In... READ MORE >
As the 2017-18 school year begins to wind down, three seniors in the Electrical Wiring class at the Bohlen Technical Center have put the finishing touches on a major project that has been their focus dating back to their junior year: wiring a greenhouse using solar energy. The greenhouse is located on the Bohlen campus and is used by the Pre-Tech Academy... READ MORE >
The Automotive Technology program at the Charles H. Bohlen, Jr. Technical Center was able to purchase some new classroom supplies thanks to a $1000 award from Valvoline. Twenty four students in the class participated in the Valvoline Ignition Program, which consisted of students watching a video on motor oil, taking an online quiz on the content, and... READ MORE >
The debate over offering universal health care in the United States was the focus of a project undertaken by seniors in the New Vision Health program at the Bohlen Technical Center as views both for and against this system of care were presented as part of a class project. According to instructor Danielle Denney, the student’s interest in health care... READ MORE >
One of the goals of the Career and Technical Education program at Jefferson-Lewis BOCES is ensuring students receive a first class education that prepares them for a future career. That means collaborating with our education and industry partners in the community. Those collaborations occur every year in the form of external review teams that recently met at... READ MORE >
Jefferson-Lewis BOCES is currently accepting nominations for its annual Alumni of Distinction Award. The award is handed out each year to two recipients; a graduate of the Charles H. Bohlen, Jr. Technical Center in Watertown and a graduate of the Howard G. Sackett Technical Center in Glenfield. In order to qualify, a candidate must have attended Career... READ MORE >
During the recent week long February school break, Jefferson-Lewis BOCES instructor Jared Zehr made the most of his time off by making a return trip to the island nation of Haiti to help in ongoing recovery efforts. Zehr, who teaches Carpentry and Intro to Trades: Building Projects at the Howard G. Sackett Technical Center in Glenfield, has made numerous... READ MORE >
Lessons behind the science of renewable energy were the focus as students in grades 6-9 took the Wind Blade Challenge, an event hosted by Jefferson-Lewis BOCES at the Howard G. Sackett Technical Center on March 9, 2018 and sponsored by Avangrid Renewables. A total of thirty students from Lowville Academy, Copenhagen Central, South Lewis Central, and River... READ MORE >
Voters within the Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES district on Wednesday approved a proposed capital project by a tally of 454-27. The district would like to thank all those who came out to vote and gave their support to the proposal. “We deeply appreciate the community’s strong support for our proposed capital project. This will make a world... READ MORE >
Veterinary Practices students at the Howard G. Sackett Technical Center used the recent Valentine’s Day holiday as a fundraising opportunity for the Lewis County Humane Society, selling over $200 worth of flowers. Lisk Floral in Glenfield teamed up with the students to make the sale possible, donating the flowers that were then sold and delivered by the... READ MORE >
SkillsUSA students at the Howard G. Sackett Technical Center are continuing to provide assistance to area farmers through the free distribution of Sharps Containers. This is the third year the “Sharps Container Project” has been undertaken by BOCES students at the technical center and comes with a goal of purchasing 200 for distribution by the end of the... READ MORE >
On March 7, 2018, Jefferson-Lewis BOCES will be holding a vote on a proposed capital project. Please click here for more information. READ MORE >
Career and Technical Education students at the Howard G. Sackett Technical Center were recently given a presentation dealing with the topic of dating violence. The event was organized by SkillsUSA members Kacie Marcy and Kali Smith as part of their chapter activities this school year. Carlie Watson, the YEAH (Youth Empowerment and Adolescent Health)... READ MORE >
Honor & Merit Roll – 1st Marking Period During each marking period, Howard G. Sackett Technical Center students are recognized for their academic achievement with certificates for merit and honor roll. To qualify for merit roll, a student needs to earn an average of 88 – 91 with three or fewer absences. To qualify for honor roll, a student needs to earn... READ MORE >
The start of the holiday season means the familiar ringing of bells that comes with the annual Red Kettle Campaign through the Salvation Army. This year, you can include the Charles H. Bohlen, Jr. Technical Center as one of the locations where the ringing will be heard. The Bohlen Technical Center SkillsUSA Chapter is teaming up with the Salvation Army to... READ MORE >
Prevention of bullying and harassment has been a hot topic in education. Recently, Jefferson-Lewis BOCES students were given an opportunity to explore the issue as part of a presentation by Pivot. Juniors within the CTE program at the Charles H. Bohlen, Jr. Technical Center were given an outline as to what constitutes harassment, including bullying,... READ MORE >
On the first day of the M.A.S.T. (Manufacturing Academy of Science and Technology) Summer Camp at the Howard G. Sackett Technical Center in Glenfield, many of the participating students didn’t know what to expect during the next two weeks. At its conclusion, they had learned the value of teamwork, toured a local manufacturer, used a 3D printer and built a... READ MORE >
For the second consecutive year, The New York State Zoo at Thompson Park teamed up with Jefferson-Lewis BOCES to offer participants of an annual summer camp the chance to learn and help the zoo with its exhibits. The second annual M.A.S.T (Manufacturing Academy of Science and Technology) Summer Camp at the Charles H. Bohlen, Jr. Technical Center was held... READ MORE >
A SkillsUSA student from Watertown finished in the top 5 during a national competition that was held in June in Kentucky.Tyler Newman, a 2017 graduate of Watertown High School and of the Plumbing/HVAC program at the Charles H. Bohlen, Jr. Technical Center, finished fifth out of 32 competitors from across the country as part of the Plumbing competition held... READ MORE >