Dutchess BOCES

The day is finally here! Salt Point Center’s students have been eagerly awaiting their new playground, and it is now officially open.

Art Teacher Michael Hollick and student Mia Fountain are encouraging Resilience Academy students to freely express their creativity through a “Create Your Own Character” board outside Hollick’s classroom.

When it comes to preparing delicious treats, it’s a no-brainer for students in the Career & Technical Institute’s (CTI) Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management Program

Staff at Dutchess BOCES’ Salt Point Center (SPC) welcomed students and their families to showcase what students are learning and what goes on in their daily routines during the annual open house.

The end of the week at Dutchess BOCES’ Salt Point Center are always fun where the classrooms are buzzing with unique and fun group activities students can partake in as part of the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Fridays.

Students from Dutchess BOCES and its component districts gathered at the campus’ smaller conference room on Sept.

Hispanic Heritage Month began Sept. 15 and BOCES students and staff are honoring it by working on art projects celebrating Hispanic culture and notable Latinos who made significant contributions to history.

Matthew Pidel has firmly settled into his role as the Resilience Academy’s first Dean of Students and has already developed a strong rapport with the students encouraging them to grow.
“I’m really grateful to be here,” Pidel said. “I feel like it’s a place where I can really make a difference and be a good support in the community.”

Students in the Career & Technical Institute’s Security & Law class honored the over 400 first responders who died during the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the tragedy’s 24th anniversary.

Throughout convocation and the following Superintendent’s Conference Day, staff members gathered across campus with their colleagues to learn about changes, gain skills and collaborate to help make the 2025-26 great for our students.

Dutchess BOCES welcomed new and returning employees to the 2025-2026 school year during the annual convocation on Sept. 2 at Salt Point Center. The event was an opportunity to learn about exciting plans for the agency going forward, as well as hear about successful summer programs and numerous upgrades to campus.

Classes resumed at Dutchess BOCES on Sept. 4 for the 2025-2026 school year with students ready to learn and teachers and staff ready to support them on their journey.

High school juniors interested in a career saving lives as an emergency medical technician have a new opportunity through a partnership between Dutchess BOCES and Empress Emergency Medical Services. The Career and Technical Institute’s Emergency Medical Technician program debuts this month.

Dutchess BOCES administrators and human resources staff welcomed 82 new employees in varied departments during the New Hire Orientation Aug. 21, marking the largest number of new hires in the agency’s history.

Starting with the 2025-26 school year, a new New York State law prohibits students from having internet-enabled devices during school hours at Dutchess BOCES schools. Exceptions are made only for devices authorized by an individualized education plan or those provided by the school for specific lessons.