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The following Erie 1 BOCES classes will be canceled due to the inclement weather forecasted for Tuesday, January 21, 2025: 
Potter Career & Technical Center
Harkness Career & Technical Center
Kenton Career & Technical Center
Calspan CTE Center
New Visions Program
Northtowns Academy
Winchester Academy
Maryvale Academy 
Edge Academy
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A new Health and Wellness Fair at Erie 1 BOCES’ Maryvale Academy gave students a chance to connect and learn new skills.
The January 17, 2025 event included activities involving artforms like origami, clay and Legos, along with physical activities including volleyball and table tennis. The event was held ahead of scheduled Regents exams for students.
“It’s great to see that excitement,” said Bryan Blumlein, a social worker at the school. “This...
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In its inaugural year, the New Visions Plant Science program is already making a significant impact, thanks to the collaboration between Erie 1 BOCES and the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. This exciting new program gives high school seniors a unique opportunity to explore careers in greenhouse management and horticulture by studying in a hands-on environment alongside professional staff at the Botanical Gardens.
Located within the lush surroundings of the Gardens,...
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Haley Muehlbauer, a 2017 Williamsville South High School graduate, is making her mark in the legal field as a criminal defense attorney at Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria, a prominent law firm in Buffalo, NY. Her journey to this career began with the Erie 1 BOCES New Visions Legal Academy, a program that she credits with giving her a significant edge in her professional journey.
“The program helped prepare me for the legal field because of the networking and internships...
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Emily Winger, a senior from Clarence High School, said she has always wanted to be a teacher, and is preparing for that future in the Education Pathways program at Buffalo State University. This unique program allows high school students to explore the field of teaching while gaining 17 college credits to prepare for the future. 
“This program gives me the opportunity to explore what teaching really looks like and decide if it’s for me,” Emily...
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