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CA BOCES will proudly host graduation ceremonies for students from its three Career and Technical Education centers on Thursday, June 18, 2026. These ceremonies celebrate the accomplishments, dedication, and hard work of students as they complete their CTE programs and prepare for future careers, higher education, and workforce opportunities.

Graduation ceremony information is listed below:

• CTE Center at Belmont
  • Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
  • Location: Genesee Valley Central School
  • Time: 7:00 p.m.
• CTE Center at Ellicottville
  • Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
  • Location: Pioneer High School
  • Time: 6:00 p.m.
• CTE Center at Olean
  • Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
  • Location: Olean High School
  • Time: 7:00 p.m.

Please note that admission to all ceremonies is by ticket only. Guests are encouraged to arrive early and have tickets available for entry. Additional event details will be shared directly with graduates and their families through each respective CTE center.

As the regional leader in education services, CA BOCES offers state-of-the-art programs for learners of all ages and abilities as well as cost-effective shared services for 22 component school districts. CA BOCES empowers students to achieve their maximum potential by offering a wide variety of innovative programs and support that include special education, career and technical education, adult and continuing education, technology support, and instructional support services. To learn more, visit www.caboces.org.

Olean, NY – The safety of our students and school staff is very important to us. One of the ways we stay safe is by holding school safety drills. To help us practice and learn, we will be having a fire drill during the week of May 26, 2026.

Before we practice a drill, we instruct students and staff on what they need to do. We talk about how the drill will be announced and we always inform students and staff that it is a drill.

After the drill, students and families are encouraged to ask questions. If you have any questions about the drills or other safety concerns, please contact Noel Sheehy at 716-376-8251opens phone dialer.

As the regional leader in education services, CA BOCES offers state-of-the-art programs for learners of all ages and abilities as well as cost-effective shared services for 22 component school districts. CA BOCES empowers students to achieve their maximum potential by offering a wide variety of innovative programs and support that include special education, career and technical education, adult and continuing education, technology support, and instructional support services.

To All Parents and Guardians:

The safety of our students and school staff is very important to us. One of the ways we stay safe is by holding school safety drills. To help us practice and learn, we will conduct multiple safety drills between 5/26/26 and 6/1/26.

Before we practice a drill, we instruct students and staff on what they need to do. We talk about how the drill will be announced, and we always inform students and staff that it is a drill.

After the drill, students and families are encouraged to ask questions. If you have any questions about the drills or other safety concerns, please contact me at 716-376-8326opens phone dialer.

Thank you,
Matt Hopkins
Principal
Belmont CTE Center

As the regional leader in education services, CA BOCES offers state-of-the-art programs for learners of all ages and abilities as well as cost-effective shared services for 22 component school districts. CA BOCES empowers students to achieve their maximum potential by offering a wide variety of innovative programs and support that include special education, career and technical education, adult and continuing education, technology support, and instructional support services.

Ellicottville, NY – On June 11, 2026, the CA BOCES CTE Center at Ellicottville will host its annual CTE Signing Day celebration, recognizing students as they commit to their next step after graduation, including college, trade schools, apprenticeships, the workforce, or military service. Guest arrival will begin at 11:30 AM, with the ceremony taking place from 12 PM to 2 PM.

More than 90 students will participate in the ceremony, with over 200 guests expected to attend in support of the Class of 2026. Guest speaker Jason Miller, who is the Executive Director of the Cattaraugus-Allegany Workforce Development Board, will help celebrate and encourage students as they begin this exciting new chapter.

“Our students have worked hard to build real-world skills, earn industry experience, and prepare for life after graduation,” said Tracy Guntrum, Certified Work-Based Learning Coordinator at the CA BOCES CTE Center at Ellicottville. “CTE Signing Day is our opportunity to celebrate their success and recognize the partnerships that help connect students from school to career.”

The event will include student recognition, photo opportunities, and support from families, employers, colleges, trade schools, military recruiters, and community partners.

Weather permitting, the ceremony will be held outdoors with tents donated by Hickory Hill Tent Rental LLC.

For more information about CTE Signing Day or Work-Based Learning opportunities at the CA BOCES CTE Center at Ellicottville, please contact Tracy Guntrum at Tracy_guntrum@caboces.orgcreate new email or 716-376-8346opens phone dialer.

As the regional leader in education services, CA BOCES offers state-of-the-art programs for learners of all ages and abilities as well as cost-effective shared services for 22 component school districts. CA BOCES empowers students to achieve their maximum potential by offering a wide variety of innovative programs and support that include special education, career and technical education, adult and continuing education, technology support, and instructional support services. To learn more, visit www.caboces.org.

Olean, NY – May 19, 2026 – This June, CA BOCES CTE Centers at Belmont, Ellicottville, and Olean will celebrate students’ next steps with special Signing Day events. During each event, students will officially sign letters of intent as they commit to college, careers in the workforce, or military service.

Students’ families and representatives from colleges, employers, and military will be present.

Signing Day Locations:

CTE Center at Olean – June 8 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

CTE Center at Belmont – June 10 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

CTE Center at Ellicottville – June 11 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Please call 716-376-8200opens phone dialer with questions.

As the regional leader in education services, CA BOCES offers state-of-the-art programs for learners of all ages and abilities as well as cost-effective shared services for 22 component school districts. CA BOCES empowers students to achieve their maximum potential by offering a wide variety of innovative programs and support that include special education, career and technical education, adult and continuing education, technology support, and instructional support services. To learn more, visit www.caboces.org.

Belmont Center Update (4/30/26):

At approximately 11:10 a.m. today, during routine maintenance on a security system at the CABOCES Belmont Center, an accidental system trigger caused a full Lockdown notification to be issued.

• There was no threat or danger at any time.
• The system has since been restored to ready status.

We apologize for any confusion or concern this may have caused. Thank you for the immediate response of Emergency personnel. If you have any questions, you can call the CA BOCES Belmont Center principal @ 716-376-8327opens phone dialer.

Tim Clarke, CA BOCES Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Support Services, was honored with a Western New York Educational Service Council Award of Excellence at the organization’s annual banquet. This recognition highlights his strong and lasting impact across the region and his continued commitment to supporting students, educators, and school communities.

The Western New York Educational Service Council Awards of Excellence Program recognizes outstanding school leaders and staff across the region for their service, leadership, and positive impact on students and their school communities.

CA BOCES District Superintendent and CEO Scott Payne said of Clarke, “Over the course of his career, Tim has been a steady force in helping educators and leaders navigate complex change. He has consistently kept a clear focus on improving outcomes for students. During his nearly three decades at CA BOCES, his work has left a deep and lasting impact on the organization.”

As the regional leader in education services, CA BOCES offers state-of-the-art programs for learners of all ages and abilities as well as cost-effective shared services for 22 component school districts. CA BOCES empowers students to achieve their maximum potential by offering a wide variety of innovative programs and support that include special education, career and technical education, adult and continuing education, technology support, and instructional support services.

Syracuse, NY – April 24, 2026 – Several, local CA BOCES students were recently honored as top competitors in their fields in the area Skills USA state competition held in Syracuse, NY.

The Skills USA events are competitive events showcasing the best career and technical education students in the nation. Contests begin locally and continue through the state and national levels. Key areas of competition include communication, construction, heavy equipment operation, welding, animal sciences, health sciences, hospitality and tourism, human services, information technology, leadership, manufacturing, and STEM.

Many CA BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) students from centers in Belmont, Olean, and Ellicottville competed in the State competition with several of the students placing.

As the regional leader in education services, CA BOCES offers state-of-the-art programs for learners of all ages and abilities as well as cost-effective shared services for 22 component school districts. CA BOCES empowers students to achieve their maximum potential by offering a wide variety of innovative programs and support that include special education, career and technical education, adult and continuing education, technology support, and instructional support services

Olean, NY – April 13, 2026 – Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES recently announced its Career and Technical Education High Honor and Honor Roll students for the first quarter from CTE Centers in Belmont, Ellicottville, and Olean.

Animal Science – Cree Bulkley, Genesee Valley; Elivia McIntyre, Genesee Valley; Julia Metz, Friendship; Jordyn Radomski, Cuba Rushford; Alexis Robbins, Fillmore; Jailyn Sturdevant​, Wellsville

Automotive Technology  -Sawyer Brown​, Fillmore; Tiffany​Button, Cuba Rushford;​ Wendy Dannheim, Bolivar Richburg; Willow Everett, Wellsville; Dawson Faulkner, Wellsville; Larry Geffers III, Genesee Valley; Donovan Koch, Andover; Jake Lewis, Scio; Ian Miller, Genesee Valley; Dominick Miller, Genesee Valley; Cooper Miller, Andover; Skyler Orpet, Andover; Heather Padden, Belfast; Derrick Wahl, Andover

Carpentry and Construction Trades  – Braxton Clark, Cuba Rushford; Sawyer Gaylord, Wellsville; Jayden Marshall, Belfast; Noah Miller, Belfast; ​Matthew Ritter, Wellsville; Coleman Searle,Cuba Rushford

Collision Repair Technology  – Karsen Barber, Cuba Rushford; Collin Button, Bolivar Richburg; Joseph Clark, Rise Academy; Cole Cochran, Genesee Valley; Drake Ellwood, Wellsville; Connor Forcier, Wellsville; Everyte Foster, Wellsville; Andrew Horning, Scio; Brayden​ Poulin, Elm Street Academy; Landen Rhodes, Bolivar Richburg; Kameron Sands, Wellsville; Alexander Snell, Wellsville; Carson​Wonderling, Scio

Cosmetology  – Alexa Allen, Andover; Mya Clark, Genesee Valley; Hailey Cowburn, Wellsville; Braelynn Hunt, Cuba Rushford; Ma’Kenzie Mathews, Bolivar Richburg; Mylee Miller, Fillmore; JadynWonderling, Scio; Madison Wulf, Scio

Criminal Justice  – Samuel Babbitt, Wellsville; Kameron Baldwin, Wellsville; Leila Balicki, Fillmore; Anthony Button, Wellsville; Derek Coleman, Wellsville; Bryce Davis, Genesee Valley; Lyla Fanton, Bolivar Richburg; Brayden Ketchner, Wellsville; Gracey Murray, Andover; Andrew​Ordiway, Wellsville; Chilaleah Ormsby, Genesee Valley; Collin Perkins, Wellsville; Jalysa Prentice, Wellsville; Jade Sallazzo, Genesee Valley; Cayleigh Shipman, Genesee Valley

Culinary Arts – Miley Bliss, Cuba Rushford; Izabella Lindo, Belfast; Ayden Music, Bolivar Richburg; Jaiden Washburn, Elm Street Academy; Justine Willson, Genesee Valley

Early Childhood  – Hailee Allen, Genesee Valley; Allyson Appleby, Bolivar Richburg; Zeniah Barry, Elm Street Academy; Brylee Buchholz, Andover; Huntar Hint, Friendship; Eliza Lewis, Scio; AshlynMosher, Wellsville; Serena Payne, Wellsville; Lilly Scholosser, Bolivar Richburg; Makayla Shawl, Cuba Rushford

Heavy Equipment Operations - Jaxson​Black, Wellsville; David Bower, Fillmore; JaelynnDunham, Scio; Kaydence Edwards, Bolivar Richburg; Kelsey Hogan, Bolivar Richburg; Owen​Lewis, Bolivar Richburg; Everett Schultz, Fillmore; Michael Titterington, Friendship; Isaac Wilcox, Fillmore; JonathanWoodworth, Andover

Media Communications Tech  – Damien Agron, Cuba Rushford; Ethan Brundage, Wellsville; CiarraDelill, Andover; Kasey Ganoung, Genesee Valley; Christian Higby, Bolivar Richburg; Connor Igel, Andover; Dezzarae Mogg, Cuba Rushford; Ivory Murphy, Bolivar Richburg; Blake Scroggie, Bolivar Richburg; Brett Simons, Friendship; Cane Treusdell, Belfast; Tin Chi Hugh Liu Werner, Bolivar Richburg

Medical Assisting  Maleya Ayers, Bolivar Richburg; Alexis Copenhaver, Bolivar Richburg; JaedynGaines, Wellsville; Avery Hoffman, Andover; Allison James, Fillmore; Annabel Kinnicutt, Bolivar Richburg; Jayden Schultz, Fillmore; Kylie Songster, Fillmore; Alana Tompkins, Elm Street Academy

Natural Resources  – Noah Brogan, Wellsville; Jordan Cole, Andover; Damon Davis​, Genesee Valley; Parker Davis, Genesee Valley; Gavin Frungillo, Andover; Wyatt Green, Belfast; KiaraGreenman, Scio; Garrett Griffiths, Wellsville; Tate Jenkins, Belfast; Connor McCumiskey, Fillmore; Cameron Nendza, Fillmore; Jackson Powers, Belfast; Jensen Spicer, Wellsville; Craig Swift, Fillmore; Mason Thomas, Genesee Valley; Isaac Vaughn-White, Fillmore

New Vision Health Professions  - Sierra​ Caruso, Wellsville; Kenton Shultz, Genesee Valley

Welding Metal Fabrication  – Connor Armison, Cuba Rushford; Edward Armstrong, Friendship; Skylar Freeman, Fillmore; Cody Geffers, Friendship; Aiden Golden, Friendship; James Hillman, Fillmore; Brooke LaBelle, Fillmore; Shane Ploetz​, Cuba Rushford; Madysen Quinn, Friendship; Kurtis Robbins, Cuba Rushford; Liam Smith, Wellsville; William Washburn, Fillmore; Sawyer Williams, Elm Street Academy

Animal Science  – Ella Green, Wellsville; Shelby Murphy, Wellsville

Carpentry and Construction Trades  – Michael Crandall, Wellsville; Logan​ Estabrook, Belfast; Logan McDowell, Wellsville; Colton Skinner, Bolivar Richburg; Adam Torrey, Bolivar Richburg

Collision Repair Technology  – Logan Callahan, Genesee Valley; Bryce Conley, Belfast; James Gleason, Bolivar Richburg; Carly Green, Friendship; Logan Rice, Genesee Valley; Jasmine Rounds, Genesee Valley; Kaylee Sortore, Belfast; Trevor Whitsell​, Bolivar Richburg;

Cosmetology  – Lexis Coleman, Wellsville; Mattilyn McCumiskey, Fillmore; Reegan Perkins​, Wellsville; Elizabeth Seely, Wellsville

Criminal Justice  – Julie Cavagna, Andover; Hannah Childs, Scio; Jeremy Claire, Wellsville; EmileeDempsey, Cuba Rushford; Arlianna Gaston, Bolivar Richburg; Arianna Robinson, Andover; ​Morghyn Ross, Fillmore; Mireya Rutkowski, Cuba Rushford; Jamie Lee Werner, Bolivar Richburg

Culinary Arts  – Travis Bell, Bolivar Richburg; Maxwell Bradt, Wellsville; Michelia Brown, Elm Street Academy; Isabella Brown, Fillmore; Trinity Clark, Wellsville; Alexandra Cook, Friendship; Kylie Dean,Cuba Rushford; Emma Eddy, Andover; Shaelynn Eddy, Cuba Rushford; Joseph​Frawley,​Genesee Valley; Damien Hanner, Fillmore; Riley Lewis, Bolivar Richburg; LeeAnn Osborn, Fillmore; Savannah Shelley, Bolivar Richburg; Isabella Sheridan, Wellsville; Grant Smolen, Fillmore;Emily Tingley, Bolivar Richburg; Mya Vennard , Bolivar Richburg; Avayah Warner, Cuba Rushford; Heavin Warner, Cuba Rushford; Destiny Wilkins, Friendship; Mia Wyant, Wellsville

Early Childhood  – Danica Beckhorn, Andover; Madison Bennett, Wellsville; Alexandria Brownell, Wellsville; Trinity Button, Bolivar Richburg; Wraithe Carpenter, Bolivar Richburg; Makenah Fanton, Wellsville;​Lydia Grant, Andover; Adalyn Griswold, Bolivar Richburg; Alivia Kiff, Fillmore; Isaac Mielke, Wellsville; Maddalin Myers, Fillmore; Aleigha Powell, Friendship; Isabelle Wlasniewski, Andover

Heavy Equipment Operations  – Tyler Bryant, Bolivar Richburg; Ethan Davenport, Genesee Valley; Mason Fanton, Genesee Valley; Lincoln Gayton, Cuba Rushford; Derick Grantier​, Genesee Valley; Tanner Herdman, Genesee Valley; Trent Hutchison, Genesee Valley; Bryan Kear, ​Genesee Valley; Ian MacKenzie, Genesee Valley;  Tristan Metatos, Genesee Valley; Keaton Morley, Fillmore; Andrew Plants​, Bolivar Richburg; Tucker Pomeroy, Fillmore; Ethan Robbins, Scio;Kaleb Rosier, Fillmore

Media Communications Tech  – Jayce Ashton, Fillmore; Izik Bowen, Bolivar Richburg; Tayla​Brenna, Genesee Valley; Annabelle Budinger, Wellsville; Joseph Enzinna, Cuba Rushford; Ella Hill,​Wellsville; Christina McAuley, Genesee Valley; Heidi Metro, Wellsville; Chevy Morrison, Bolivar Richburg; Luke Oberst, Parker Jordan; Mirna Stocking, Genesee Valley; Elijah Strickland, Fillmore

Medical Assisting – Aine Brown, Andover; Cylie Burrows, Belfast; Makenna Cooke, Wellsville; Brynna Gaylord, Andover; Greenly Geary, Portville: Alexis Hatch, Fillmore; Meara ​Kelley, Genesee Valley; Olivia Lewis, Andover; Colton Thomas, Wellsville; Olivia Waters, Andover; McKenzie Wigent, Wellsville; Daelyn Willetts, Scio

Natural Resources  – Conner Bailey, Olean; Landyn Burrows, Genesee Valley; Jennifer Comstock, Andover; Mason Edwards, Wellsville; Donivan Fields, Belfast; Zachary Fraser, Fillmore; Carter Getz, Cuba Rushford; Jaxson Green, Wellsville; Braylon Hatch, Fillmore; Malakai Kreamer, Cuba Rushford; D’Andre LaClair, Genesee Valley; George Merrell, Belfast; Blaise Richmond, Andover; Parker Swimline, Cuba Rushford; Brandon Taylor, Cuba Rushford; Brody​Vance, Andover; Tyler Voss, Fillmore; Tye Willard, Belfast
 
New Vision Health Professions  – Gracelyn Howe, Wellsville; Nolan Hunter, Genesee Valley; Aaliyah Kowalewski, Cuba Rushford; Jadyn Little, Cuba Rushford; Sarah Mattison, Wellsville; James Miller-Young, Andover; Madison Rondeau, Friendship; Madelyn Sortore, Friendship; Kendall Tompkins, Cuba Rushford; Allie Whitesell, Wellsville; Reece Winters, Andover; Whitney Young, Genesee Valley

Pre Engineering CADD  - Graham Bradt, Genesee Valley; Azkadellia Mitchell, Bolivar Richburg

Welding Metal Fabrication – Colton Calladine, Andover; Hailee Ellis, Fillmore; Carter Grice​, Andover; Grant Preston, Belfast; Tyler Rahr, Wellsville; Jordan Speta, Fillmore; Charles Taylor, Friendship

Animal Science  – Brystol Carder, Central Baptist Christian School; Kylynne Day, Salamanca; Payton Ehnes, West Valley; Bradley Franklin, Salamanca; Zhara Morrison, Cattaraugus/Little Valley, Maryanna VanDerWege, Salamanca. 

Automotive Technology  – Bradley Britton Jr., Salamanca; Aydan Eccles, Randolph; Jackson Hatch, Franklinville; Braxton Hull, Pioneer; Jace Knuth, Randolph; Jack Morgenstern, Cattaraugus/Little Valley; William St. Clair, West Valley; Brayden Whited, Cattaraugus/Little Valley; Devin Windnagle, Pioneer. 

Carpentry and Construction Trades  – Grady Byroads, Ellicottville; Zoey Kent, Franklinville; Curtis Robison, Ellicottville; Kaiden Troutman, West Valley. 

Collision Repair – Kingston Sherman, Big Picture/Salamanca. 

Cosmetology  – Maelonnee Bacelli, Salamanca; Cassidy Card, Pioneer; Delainey Davenport, Pioneer; Shyann Harber, Ellicottville; Dominick Hill, Salamanca; Adelaide Horning, Randolph; Rileigh Hutchison, Salamanca; Jailah John, Salamanca; Willow Kerr, Central Baptist Christian School; Kami Marotto, Randolph; Layla McAllister, Randolph; Emily Schmidt, Cattaraugus/Little Valley; Vililly Solat, Salamanca; Jaelynn Whitcomb, Salamanca. 

Criminal Justice  – EmmaLeighann Arent, West Valley; Shelby Conner, Randolph; Jayden Mahon, Cattaraugus/Little Valley; Aliah Range, Franklinville; Gage Wilson, Pioneer; Aaliyah Winship, Salamanca; Madison Zimmer, Pioneer.

Culinary Arts – Aiden Chase, Salamanca; Kaela Domblewski, Salamanca, Alayna Spittler, Franklinville; Liliana Toms, West Valley.

Early Childhood  – Skyla Barber, Cattaraugus/Little Valley; Norah Clayson, Salamanca; Madisen Hiller, Pioneer; Myleigh Houck, Pioneer; Abby Kranock, Salamanca; Isabelle Tatchell, Randolph; Talyn Wyatt, Ellicottville. 

Early Entry  – David Dunn, Salamanca, Logan Dunn, Pioneer; Cheyenne Frazier, Pioneer; Ivy Hackett, Pioneer; John Holmes-Pierce, Salamanca; Evan Lefort, Pioneer; Jacob Walker, Pioneer. 

Heavy Equipment Operations  – Isaiah Fisher, Allegany/Limestone; Connor Fleischman, Pioneer; Parker Gebauer, Ellicottville; Carlynn Heckathorn, Springville, G.I.; Hunter Kehr, Cattaraugus/Little Valley; Harleigh May, Pioneer; Cameron Murphy, Franklinville; Chase Nephew, Cattaraugus/Little Valley; Derek Pritchard, Cattaraugus/Little Valley; Justin Schwab, Salamanca; Wyatt Visnesky, Cattaraugus/Little Valley. 

Media Communications Technology – Drake Berry, Pioneer; Madison Borden, Franklinville; Exzavior Bradley-Lyon, Pioneer; Riley Cleland, Pioneer; Sage Huff, Salamanca; Olivia Hulin, Franklinville; Allessandra Jimerson, Salamanca; Daylen Long, Franklinville; Ronnyel Montano-Rodriguez, Salamanca; Cheyanne Swedenhjelm, Pioneer.

Medical Assisting – Emma Barnes, Cattaraugus/Little Valley; Harmonie Ferraro, Salamanca; Mya Hurd, Cattaraugus/Little Valley; Abigail Krause, Ellicottville; Mackenzy Neamon, Pioneer; Annabelle Steckstor, Salamanca; Izabella Williams, Cattaraugus/Little Valley. 

Natural Resources  –  Dylan Barrey, Allegany/Limestone; Noah Bleier, Allegany/Limestone; Conner Crowley, Allegany/Limestone; Tyler Dell, Springville, G.I., Jacob Dowd, Allegany/Limestone; Patrick Hesse, Cattaraugus/Little Valley; Reed Jerome, Springville, G.I., Parker John, Ellicottville; Eliott Lunde, Springville, G.I., Jacob Papke, Pioneer; Dylan Rhodes, Allegany/Limestone; Kara Troutman, West Valley. 

Power Equipment Technology – Patrick Andera, Ellicottville; Kaleb Durow, Randolph; Jordan Folts, Ellicottville; Carter Frentz, Cattaraugus/Little Valley; Hunter Hill, Salamanca; Luke Mascioni, Allegany/Limestone; Reagan Smith, Randolph. 

Animal Science  – Carlie Aultman, Franklinville; Brooke Bailey, Central Baptist Christian School; Zoe Enderby, Franklinville; McKenzie Green, Ellicottville; Jaylyn Hastings, Pioneer; Sarah Lewis, Franklinville; Jazlynn Parks, Franklinville; Lois Winters, Pioneer.

Carpentry and Construction Trades – Bryten Nuernberger, Central Baptist Christian School. 

Cosmetology – Kyra Agen, Pioneer; Lilly Beaver, Randolph; Britlin Fanning, Central Baptist Christian School; Taylor Fontaine, Pioneer; Kaelyann Graves-Decker, Franklinville; Payton Grizer, Pioneer; Ruby Guerin, Cattaraugus/Little Valley; Miranda Herrmann, Pioneer; Sheonna Hill, Salamanca; Brooke Hintz, Pioneer; Lovella Kalyan, Salamanca; Daphne Lambert, Franklinville; Sadie Rogers, Pioneer; Jada Ross, Franklinville; Brailynn Ruszkowski, Cattaraugus/Little Valley, Kylie Unruh, Cattaraugus/Little Valley; Maddison VanSickle, Randolph.

Criminal Justice – Savannah Beaudette, Pioneer; Riley Preston, Cattaraugus/Little Valley; Brooke Reding, Randolph.

Culinary Arts – Cody Rogers, Pioneer; Jadon Virga, Central Baptist Christian School.

Early Childhood – Audrey Bigelow, Pioneer; Chloe Dinse-Johnson, Springville, G.I., Mackenzie-Leigh Johnson, Pioneer; Genevieve Koziol, Pioneer; Izzabella Reese, Central Baptist Christian School; Madison Smith, Pioneer.

Early Entry CTE – Jacob Johnson-Drain, Salamanca; Zachary Kwasnik, West Valley.

Heavy Equipment Operations – James Franze, Randolph; Benjamin Loos, Central Baptist Christian School, Luke Mormile, Cattaraugus/Little Valley, Ty Ruhland, Springville, G.I.

Media Communications Technology – Wyatt Bialaszewski, Salamanca; Kohl Bryant, Cattaraugus/Little Valley; Annastacia Cossairt, Salamanca; Jonathan Gernatt, Pioneer; Alexis Jett, Central Baptist Christian School; Marley Lillis, Springville, G.I.; Raymond Mitchell, Pioneer; Makayla Potter, Ellicottville, Alexis Westman, Salamanca.

Medical Assisting  – Anna Dorn, Cattaraugus/Little Valley; Caitlyn Lewis, Cattaraugus/Little Valley; Lauryn Liberatore, Cattaraugus/Little Valley; Trevor Priest, Cattaraugus/Little Valley.

Power Equipment – Micah Tackentien, Cattaraugus/Little Valley.

Animal Science – Alec Brown, Olean; Connor Dowdell, Olean; Israel Greene, Olean; Jasmin Safford, Olean; Cadence Shoup, Allegany-Limestone; Jasmyn Watson, Allegany-Limestone.

Audio Visual Production – Anna Phetteplace, Allegany-Limestone; John Thomas, Allegany-Limestone.

Automotive Technology – Connor Phetteplace, Allegany-Limestone; Tyler Williams, Portville.

Collision Repair and Auto Body Technology – Marcus Forrest, Allegany-Limestone; James Frazier, Elm Street Academy; Xerrick Grover, Allegany-Limestone; Nolan Liguori, Olean; Brian Sprague, Allegany-Limestone; Devin Tavano-Showers, Olean; Brandon Wild, Olean; Isaiah Wilson, RISE Academy.

Cosmetology – Sierra Cassford, Olean; Lauren Feria-Silva, Allegany-Limestone; Rayann Henson, Portville; Crystal Kuhn, Olean; Anaya Mickens, Allegany-Limestone; Madison Minges, Olean; Madeline Outman, Olean; Cali Weber, Olean.

Criminal Justice – Gunner Bigley, Hinsdale; Simon Carleton, Portville; Ian Chamberlain, Portville; Carter Misener, Allegany-Limestone; Hunter Olver, Hinsdale; Darren Spring, Portville; Brayden Strade, Portville; Daniel VanBuskirk, Porterville.

Culinary Arts – Vida Corson, Allegany-Limestone; Collin Manning, Allegany-Limestone; Hannah Marshall, Olean.

Early Childhood Education and Human Services – Jazmyne Brantley, Olean; Gabrielle Jones, Olean; Olivia North, Portville; Adrianna Prince, Allegany-Limestone; Antoinette Travis, Portville; Jaylynn Wade, Hinsdale.

Fundamental Building System – Dylan Chudy, Portville; Ryker Quattrone, Olean; William Taylor, Portville.

Media Communications Technology – Cam’Ron Fischer, Olean; Joseph Gilray, Allegany-Limestone; Ryleigh Jones, Portville; Lee Killingbeck, Olean; Lucas Young, Allegany-Limestone.

Medical Assisting – Kaliegh Coder, Allegany-Limestone; Isabella George, Portville; Alyssa Hoshal, Allegany-Limestone; Megan Phearsdorf, Portville; Isabella Rivera, Olean.

New Vision Education Careers – Mallory Carter, Olean; Teaghan Finn, Ellicottville; Charli Ross, Salamanca; Anne Rozler, Salamanca; Chloe Wolfe, Fillmore.

New Vision Health Professions – Makenzie Chase, Franklinville.

Product Design and Manufacturing – Jacob Boser, Allegany-Limestone; Christopher Forney, Hinsdale.

Welding and Metal Fabrication – Autumn Baker, Portville; Gabriel Evans, Portville; Jeffrey Goodyear, Hinsdale; Elisha Hall, Portville; Trenten Hanson, Olean; Terrell James, Olean; Malerie Keith, Allegany-Limestone; Noah Kiel, Allegany-Limestone; Bradley Silvers, Allegany-Limestone.

Animal Science – Abigail Covert, Allegany-Limestone; Adelaide Jeffers, Portville; Jayla Lee, Olean; Jossalyn Little, Allegany-Limestone; Anna Murphy, Olean; Jazmin Perry, Olean; Kaiana Wojewoda-Ko, Allegany-Limestone.

Audio Visual Production – Aidan Adams, Allegany-Limestone; Nicholas Austin, Olean; Christina Booker, Allegany-Limestone; Cruz Clark, Olean; Jadyn Ours, Olean; Cierrah Rice, Olean.

Automotive Technology – Aden Hillman, Allegany-Limestone.

Collision Repair and Auto Body Technology – Larson Hawkes, Olean.

Cosmetology – Emma Anderson, Olean; Madison Baldwin, Portville; Ellowyn Davis, Olean; Xackera Grover, Allegany-Limestone; Braeley Ullman, Allegany-Limestone.

Criminal Justice – Sierra Bish, Allegany-Limestone; Ethan Miller, Portville; Nathaniel Morehouse, Olean; Kyliegh Putt, Portville; Alaina Stout, Allegany-Limestone; Paul Vos, Portville; Demetrious Young, Portville.

Culinary Arts – Gabriel Myers, Olean; Tiana Pascucci, Olean; Calvin Williams, Olean.

Early Childhood Education and Human Service – AnnaBella Conkey, Portville; Sarah Long, Portville; Emma Pinney, Portville.

Fundamental Building Systems – Jack Aderman, Allegany-Limestone.

Media Communications – Acacia Steffenhagen, Olean; Shia Suzara, Olean.

Medical Assisting  – Cayla Ackley, Allegany-Limestone; Daniel Armijo, Olean; Natalie Bellamy, Allegany-Limestone; Sarah Benedict, Allegany-Limestone; Anna Bowser, Hinsdale; Lylah Butler, Olean; Brooke Dombek, Allegany-Limestone; Zakyla Ford, Hinsdale; Myleigh Jobe, Portville; Audrey LeBlanc, Allegany-Limestone; Kiyah Mohr, Portville; Maleah Morris, Portville; Emmaleigh Nothem-Orcutt, Allegany-Limestone; Hailey Scott, Allegany-Limestone; Lila Sheehy, Allegany-Limestone; Jayleigh Whitehead, Olean; Alycia Zink, Portville.

New Vision Educational Careers – Carley Barrey, Allegany-Limestone; Addyson Clark, Wellsville; Skylar Hardman-Knobloch, Cuba-Rushford; Danika Loucks, Bolivar-Richburg; Katelyn Radomski, Cuba-Rushford.

New Vision Health Professions – Isaac Brauer, Allegany-Limestone; Samantha Bray, Portville; Madelyn Gardner, Portville; Sofia Glover, Portville; Madison Honeck, Allegany-Limestone; Maria Jordan, Franklinville; Catherine Karl, Allegany-Limestone; Harper Klein, Ellicottville; Jackson Kruszynski, Ellicottville; Madelyn Price-Costa, Allegany-Limestone; Oliver Wedvik, Ellicottville; Kaylee Wilkins, Ellicottville; Skye Wood, Ellicottville.

Product Design and Manufacturing – Mickey Hastings, Allegany-Limestone; Dylan Holcomb, RISE Academy; Skielyn Spencer, Portville.

Welding and Metal Fabrication – Caleb Ayers, Olean; Aiden Baird, Hinsdale; Bradlee Brainard, Portville; Kendyll Holly, Olean; Logan Perkins, Olean; Conner Roulo, Portville; Blake Thompson, Olean; Kwalik Warmley, Olean.

As the regional leader in education services, CA BOCES offers state-of-the-art programs for learners of all ages and abilities as well as cost-effective shared services for 22 component school districts. CA BOCES empowers students to achieve their maximum potential by offering a wide variety of innovative programs and support that include special education, career and technical education, adult and continuing education, technology support, and instructional support services. To learn more, visit: www.caboces.org.

The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain a top priority. As part of our ongoing efforts to maintain a secure environment, we conduct regular safety drills. On April 15, 2026, the CTE Center at Ellicottville will be carrying out a lockdown drill.

Prior to the drill, students and staff will receive clear instructions on the procedures they should follow. We will also explain how the drill will be communicated and emphasize that it is only a practice exercise.

Following the drill, we encourage students and families to share any questions or concerns they may have. For additional information about this drill or other safety matters, please contact the center at (716) 376-8300opens phone dialer.

Under current IRS guidance and the Paperwork Burden Reduction Act, employers are no longer required to automatically mail Form 1095-C (Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage) to employees. Form 1095-C provides information about health coverage that was offered to you during the prior calendar year. Although this document is not required to be attached to your federal income tax return, you may still need or want it for your personal records. If you would like to receive a copy of your Form 1095-C, you may request one at no cost by contacting: Payroll Department, 1825 Windfall Road, Olean, NY 14760; 716-376-8200opens phone dialer; payroll@caboces.orgcreate new email. Upon request, the form will be provided to you within thirty (30) days. If you have any questions regarding this notice or your health coverage information, please contact the aforementioned department.

Alfred, NY – March 3, 2026 – Several, local CA BOCES students were recently honored as top competitors in their fields in the area Skills USA regional competition held at Alfred State College.

The Skills USA events are competitive events showcasing the best career and technical education students in the nation. Contests begin locally and continue through the state and national levels. Key areas of competition include communication, construction, heavy equipment operation, welding, animal sciences, health sciences, hospitality and tourism, human services, information technology, leadership, manufacturing, and STEM.

Many CA BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) students from centers in Belmont, Olean, and Ellicottville competed in the annual competition with several of the students placing.

CTE Center at Belmont

1st Place:
Restaurant Services – Ayden Music
Crime Scene Investigation – Emilee Dempsey, Jamie Werner, Hannah Childs

3rd Place:
Animal Careers – Jordyn Radomski

CTE Center at Olean

1st Place:
Quiz Bowl – Hailey Scott, Lila Sheehy, Kaleigh Coder, Megan Phearsdorf, and Maleah Morris (Med Assist)
Ad Design – Acacia Steffenhagen (Media Comm)
TV Production – Nick Austin, Jadyn Ours (AVP)

2nd Place:
TV Production – Cruz Clarke, Ann Phetteplace (AVP)

3rd Place:
Criminal Justice – Demetrious Young (CJ)

CTE Center at Ellicottville

1st Place:
Small Engine Basic – Luke Mascioni

2nd Place:
Esthetics – Taylor Fontaine

3rd Place:
Esthetics – Kyra Agen
Automotive Service Technology – Jackson Hatch
Job Demonstration A – Jack Morgenstern

As the regional leader in education services, CA BOCES offers state-of-the-art programs for learners of all ages and abilities as well as cost-effective shared services for 22 component school districts. CA BOCES empowers students to achieve their maximum potential by offering a wide variety of innovative programs and support that include special education, career and technical education, adult and continuing education, technology support, and instructional support services. To learn more, visit www.caboces.org