Ulster BOCES proudly congratulates School Bus Driver Larry Borelli on being named Ulster County’s 2026 School Bus Driver of the Year!

District Superintendent Dr. Jonah Schenker sits down with four student leaders from across Ulster BOCES programs to discuss learning, belonging, opportunity, and what students believe schools should look like in the future.

Last month, the Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning (CITL) at Mount Marion welcomed families, staff, and community members for its annual Art & Music Celebration, showcasing the creativity, growth, and unique voices of its students.

Ulster BOCES welcomed students, educators, community leaders, industry partners, and elected officials to the Career Academies at iPark 87 in the evening on Tuesday, June 16 for the Ulster County Pride of Ulster Recognition Ceremony, an event celebrating excellence in career and technical education, culinary innovation, leadership, and partnership.

Strong partnerships between education and industry are helping Ulster BOCES students gain the skills, experience, and confidence needed to succeed in today's workforce.

Authentic learning experiences have the power to transform education by creating opportunities for students to connect their learning to the world around them. Throughout the 2025-26 school year, Ulster BOCES students and educators participated in Whole Brain Whole Child Project-Based Learning (PBL) cycles designed to foster curiosity, collaboration, creativity, and deeper learning.

Elizabeth Kate Harris, a graduating senior at Highland High School who completed the Ulster BOCES Career Pathways New Visions Health program, has been named a semifinalist in the 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, one of the nation's highest honors for graduating high school seniors.

In Episode 2 of the Whole Brain Whole Child podcast, Dr. Jillaine Berardi welcomes Meg Braren, Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services at Rondout Valley Central School District, for a conversation about the future of learning, belonging, and inclusion in New York State.

Young professionals from around our region who are enrolled in the Ulster BOCES Career Pathways program were honored during a special ceremony highlighting their accomplishments on June 2 at Ulster BOCES Career Academies at iPark 87.

Ulster County’s best and brightest students were recognized for their academic achievements and contributions to the school community on June 4 during the annual Ulster County Scholastic Achievement Breakfast, held at Wiltwyck Golf Course in Kingston.

Zane McCormick-Blaine, a student in the CISCO and Cybersecurity program at Ulster BOCES Career Academies at iPark 87, representing Rondout Valley High School, has been selected as one of only two 2026 recipients of the Thomas Olivo Leadership Award for ACTEA Zone 4. 

Graduates of the Adult Education Literacy Program came together to celebrate obtaining their General Educational Development (GED) diploma or completing their English as a Second Language (ESL) classes through the Ulster BOCES Adult Career Education Center at a moving end-of-year completion ceremony on Tuesday, May 19, at the Career Academies at iPark 87 in Kingston. A total of 22 students from across the Hudson Valley were recognized for completing the rigorous program.

Ulster BOCES Career Pathways Programs celebrated 581 young professionals during its Class of 2026 Completion Celebration held May 28 at the Ulster Performing Arts Center (UPAC) in Kingston.

On Friday, May 8, the entire Ulster BOCES community gathered at the Career Academies at iPark 87 for a special Superintendent’s Conference Day centered on reflection, connection, and the future of learning.

Career Pathways Programs proudly hosted an inspiring Industry Showcase & Hiring Event on May 13, bringing together more than 1,200 young professionals and over 70 industry partners from across the Hudson Valley for a day focused on career exploration, networking, and future opportunities.

In the latest episode of Leading for Deeper Learning with Ulster BOCES, District Superintendent Dr. Jonah Schenker convenes three Ulster County school leaders for a thoughtful conversation about leadership, student-centered learning, and the future of public education through the lens of the New York Inspires initiative.

Eighteen young professionals from the Ulster BOCES Career & Technical Center earned medals at the 2026 New York State SkillsUSA competition, held at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse in late April. The Ulster County competitors joined thousands of students from more than 60 high schools across the state, showcasing their skills in technical, trade, and leadership competitions while also networking with peers and industry professionals.

In the latest episode of the Whole Brain Whole Child podcast, Dr. Jillaine Berardi, Assistant Superintendent for Learning & Design at the Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning (CITL), sits down with middle school students and Assistant Principal Shelbi Hamilton from CITL at Mount Marion to hear their perspectives on learning, belonging, and the future of education.

In the latest episode of Leading for Deeper Learning with Ulster BOCES, District Superintendent Dr. Jonah Schenker sits down with Dr. Raymond Sanchez, Superintendent of the Tarrytown School District and 2025 NYSCOSS Superintendent of the Year, to explore that question in depth.