Middle School Initiatives

G.R.I.T. - Girls Rising Interest in Technology

Erie 1 BOCES is proud to offer this STEM and industry-based field trip exclusively for Middle School girls. The day includes several stops at well-known Western New York STEM based industry partners where the girls will tour, interact and hear from female leadership, participate in hands-on activities and build an understanding of available career pathways. For Middle School Girls.

Middle School MODs (Cupcake Wars, etc.)

This unique collaborative experience builds a direct partnership between a middle school Family and Consumer Science, Health, Art or Technology teacher and an Erie 1 BOCES CTE Teacher. Teachers from both the component middle school and E1B will collaborate to enhance high-interest lessons with a CTE flare. Participating students will have direct access to an E1B CTE Center for a hands-on culminating activity that builds upon the interactive lessons. For Grade 8 Students.

Minecraft Madness

Minecraft Madness is an annual team competition hosted by the Web Technology and Game Programming Department. Teams of 8th grade students travel to an Erie 1 BOCES Career and Technical Center to compete against rival middle schools in the design and completion of an obstacle course they create. Students are tasked with building their best obstacle to stump their rivals and take home the trophy! Participation in this event includes a Minecraft.edu license for use in the classroom! For Grade 8 Students.

Summer at the Center

Campers spend a week at the Career and Technical Centers and participate in a series of four camps of their choosing. From Destination Animation and Camp Culinary to the 7-Hour Movie Challenge, camps are designed to engage students in fun and interactive activities that make learning fun! About 50 percent of our campers eventually go on to attend a career and technical education program. For students entering grades 6 through 9.

Registration Now Open! Summer at the Center 2020
At this uncertain time, we will NOT be collecting registration payments for Summer Camp. Please feel free to continue to register your students. We hope to contact you for payment in the near future. Please stay safe and healthy!

Taste of Tech

Every January during Regents Week, the Harkness, Kenton and Potter Career and Technical Centers open their doors to local 8th graders for a 3-hour, interactive career exploration experience. More than 1, 500 students from 17 different schools attend the “Taste of Tech” event each year. For Grade 8 Students.