Dutchess BOCES

Twenty-four brave students from across Dutchess County recently embarked on a four year journey, starting their ninth grade year as Dutchess BOCES Pathways in Early College High School (P-TECH) students. These pioneers are the first cohort to enter the program, which will allow them to earn their high school diploma and an applied associate degree in electrical technology in just four years.“I find electrical technology interesting because tech is part of our everyday lives. It’s so fascinating how something so small can be so complex and have so many functions,” shared Camila Juarez from the Poughkeepsie City School District. “I know that if I put in the effort in this program, I will be able to have a better future.

Are you interested in developing skills in carpentry, welding, auto repair, wiring or the culinary arts?
Consider taking a class at the Dutchess BOCES Adult Learning Institute this fall!

The first two of six forums focusing on potential future graduation requirements in New York State were held Sept. 10 in Dutchess BOCES’ Conference Center.

We are excited to welcome our students, staff, and families back for the 2024-25 school year. Our entire BOCES community has spent the summer preparing, and the hustle and bustle of our school buildings is once again alive with the sound of our students engaged in learning.

Smiles could be seen all across Dutchess BOCES’ campus Thursday, as students returned to a warm welcome from teachers and staff.
At Salt Point Center, young minds are ready for another year of growth.

The thought of summer brings up images of sun and sand, barbeques and county fairs.

Dutchess BOCES Career and Technical Institute is adding a new course offering this year. The esthetics program will prepare students to enter the growing skincare field.

Reliving the April eclipse, exploring constellations in different cultures and stargazing from Saturn – three things teachers experienced this week from the comfort of a portable planetarium set up inside the Dutchess BOCES Conference Center.

Salt Point Center’s Extended School Year (ESY) program closed out the summer with its annual ESY
Student Showcase on August 15 where students proudly showed off what they learned through project displays and performances.
Families, teachers and Dutchess BOCES administrators were greeted in the SPC lobby with a leaflet and

This summer, Dutchess BOCES Food Services began offering catering services for events held in the conference center and on campus. This is thanks to an expansion in staff throughout the 2023-2024 school year.

Representatives from Dutchess BOCES’ Career and Technical Institute helped guide dozens of area middle and high school students last week at the inaugural PK Youth Leaders’ Summit.

Salt Point Center is buzzing with activity even during the summer with the Extended School Year Program (ESY) running from early July to mid-August. 
This half-day program focuses on practicing skills learned during the school year and helps students avoid learning loss or regression over the summer according to SPC Assistant Principal Duane Sharrock. 

Middle school students from across the county recently put new skills into action at Dutchess BOCES Summer CTI Experience in the realms of culinary arts, electrical, fashion design and metal fabrication. 

Students and teachers at Salt Point Center (SPC) came together June 11 for Field Day where they tossed rings, raced in potato sacks and played a version of tic tac toe, involving dropping dolls in buckets of water.