Community News
BOCES preschool program helps train the next generation of early childhood educators
The BOCES preschool program trains high school students interested in careers in early education and offers offers parents an inexpensive preschool alternative for children ages 2 1/2 to 4 at the Ward Technical Center in Riverhead.
Community News
Ministering to the homeless, one pair of feet at a time
A good soak in warm water, toenail care, washing, drying and powdering and a maybe a pair or two of new socks — When you're homeless, these things are luxuries.
Community News
Local students get head-start on career choices during BOCES summer programs
The programs are designed to to help kids look "beyond middle and high school" by giving them a chance to explore career options that interest them.
News
David Wicks, Riverhead schools administrator, to take job as BOCES district superintendent
David Wicks, assistant superintendent at Riverhead Central School District, is taking a new job as the district superintendent of Eastern Suffolk BOCES.
Schools
Twenty-one local students win big at regional SkillsUSA competition
Students at Eastern Suffolk BOCES H.B. Ward Technical Center took home four first place, five second place and three third place awards at the Regional...
Community News
Thanking them for their service: BOCES cosmetology students hold ‘beauty day’ for vets, military members and families
The “Military Day of Beauty,” held at BOCES’ H.B. Ward Technical Center today, provided free haircuts, hairstyling and manicures to veterans, military members and their families.
Community News
During “Afternoon of Beauty” students donate haircuts for Brendan House, local churches
The event raised more than $1,500 for its three beneficiaries and students collected around 450 lbs. of food.
