Southern Westchester BOCES

06/04/2026

Two SWBOCES senior-class students were honored for academic excellence at a gala reception by a regional superintendents group.

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Southern Westchester BOCES seniors Titus Townsend from Irvington Middle-High School and Madeleine ...

06/04/2026

Southern Westchester BOCES celebrated 23 retirees at an annual reception on our Valhalla campus June 3. Retirees from a half-dozen different BOCES divisions were honored.

"This year we acknowledge and celebrate the service of 23 of our colleagues from across our BOCES," Deputy Superintendent Dr. Brendan Lyons said. "Together they account for an impressive 622 years of total service, an average of 27 years apiece. We are thankful to every one of them for their dedication to our students, our school communities and to the SWBOCES mission."

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06/04/2026

06/03/2026

Students at the Center for Career Services were recently recognized for their commitment to skilled career pathways during SkillsUSA National Signing Day.

The annual event, part of a nationwide celebration, honors the next generation of skilled professionals as they formally commit to careers in high-demand fields. At the Center for Career Services, 27 students were recognized in front of administrators, teachers, advisors, family members, and peers as they signed letters of intent to pursue their chosen paths.

“We want to thank our community for supporting SkillsUSA National Signing Day,” said advisor Melissa Sayegh, one of the program’s advisors at Career Services. “It was great to see our students recognized.”

Visit our website to learn more about SkillsUSA Signing Day and see the complete list of students who participated: https://careers.swboces.org/o/careers/article/2950801

06/02/2026

Last week, the Center for Career Services celebrated the induction of 74 students into the National Technical Honor Society during a ceremony at the school. The inductees represented 16 different programs across the Career Services campus.

The event was attended by members of Southern Westchester BOCES administration, teachers and family members.

“These students represent the very best of what career and technical education stands for: passion, responsibility and purpose,” said Anna Macchia, a school counselor and Career Services’ NTHS advisor. “NTHS also promotes the values that are essential for success in any career field: honesty, teamwork, initiative, leadership and citizenship.”

The National Technical Honor Society is an honor society that recognizes outstanding students receiving career and technical education. This was the 18th year the Center for Career Services has had students inducted into the NTHS.

During the ceremony, eight different students lit candles that represented the eight key attributes of the NTHS: Knowledge, Skill, Honesty, Service, Responsibility, Scholarship, Citizenship and Leadership. Afterward, the students received certificates of recognition and recited the NTHS pledge.

Director Dahlia Jackson addressed the students before the ceremony concluded.

“On behalf of Southern Westchester BOCES, I want to say how incredibly proud we are of each of you,” Ms. Jackson said. “This achievement will stay with you—not just as a line on your résumé, but as a reminder of what you’re capable of.”

Visit our website to see the list of students who were inducted: https://careers.swboces.org/o/careers/article/2950806

06/01/2026

The Southern Westchester BOCES Special Education PTA (SEPTA) has generously awarded three grants to support classroom enrichment at Rye Lake Lower Campus. Teachers Kris Cook, Linda Liebman and Dori Kiplock will each receive funding to purchase educational supplies to enhance student learning experiences and directly support student engagement, comfort, and growth in the classroom. Students like the one shown here are already enjoying the new rocking chair in Ms. Liebman’s class, a great example of how these funds are already making a meaningful impact. Thank you, SEPTA!

06/01/2026

Transfiguration School students shined brighter than ever at the Magical Circus Talent Show on May 28! Every class brought the house down with a unique musical performance full of sparkles and smiles. Over 48 family members joined the fun, making it a perfect celebration of our students' amazing talents. Way to go, superstars! 🌟

06/01/2026

The contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaaians and Pacific Islanders are celebrated each may with AAPI Heritage Month. Art teacher Claire Ballatyne worked with classes at Transfiguration School on these door decorations to mark the celebration.

05/29/2026

The 33rd annual American Dreamer Achievement Awards once again lauded those who work closely with SWBOCES students and educators to enhance the educational experience of students.

“Our honorees support our programs in a variety of ways,” Director of Special Services Jessica Walker said. “Please know it makes a huge difference in the lives of our students.”

Read more: https://www.swboces.org/article/2949402

05/28/2026

Southern Westchester BOCES’ Center for Career Services brought creativity to life on May 21, 2026, as students debuted their work at the highly anticipated Future Fashion Show, held on the Valhalla campus.

The event, which is held every other year, transformed the runway into a vision of tomorrow, featuring student-designed garments inspired by space, technology, and futuristic innovation. From bold lighting to imaginative metallic materials and inventive styling, each piece reflected the originality and technical skill developed within the Fashion Design & Merchandising program.

Read more on our website: https://careers.swboces.org/o/careers/article/2940854