Ames, Iowa – CA BOCES is proud to recognize students from three of their component school districts for their outstanding performances at the 2026 Odyssey of the Mind World Finals, held May 27–30, 2026, at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa.
Through its Student Programs, CA BOCES provides meaningful extracurricular and enrichment opportunities to students across its 22 component school districts. One of those opportunities is Odyssey of the Mind, an internationally recognized program that challenges students to apply creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking skills through competitive problem-solving.
This year, teams representing the region achieved remarkable success while competing against top teams from around the world:
· Wellsville Central School earned a 25th place finish out of 56 teams
· Salamanca Central School achieved an outstanding 4th place finish out of 44 teams
· Allegany-Limestone Central School secured a 6th place finish out of 34 teams
CA BOCES Coordinator for Arts and Extra-Curricular Events, Erikka Henretta, praised the school districts, while also speaking on what it means for CA BOCES to be able to support them. “We at CA BOCES Student Programs could not be more proud of the Wellsville, Allegany-Limestone, and Salamanca teams for their tremendous success at the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals. The dedication demonstrated by both the students and their coaches throughout this journey reflects the very best of creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and perseverance.
“Their achievements are a testament to the power of innovative learning opportunities and the commitment of our schools to fostering these essential skills. We are honored to support these outstanding teams through our Student Competitions CoSer 506 and look forward to continuing to provide opportunities that inspire students to think beyond the ordinary and achieve extraordinary results.”
CA BOCES congratulates all participating students and districts for representing the region with excellence on the world stage.
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.