Erie 1 BOCES News
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School leadership from across the Western New York region gathered to learn together from July 20-22, 2026 during the inaugural "Elevate Together: Strengthening School Communities through Leadership and Collaboration" retreat at the Holiday Valley Resort in Ellicottville.
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![Potter Criminal Justice Students Graduate from West Seneca Police Youth Academy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1784656471/e1borg/wqvwkkdcoyhfip8cdp6g/JuniorAcademyGraduation2026EditedPhotos-34.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1784656471/e1borg/wqvwkkdcoyhfip8cdp6g/JuniorAcademyGraduation2026EditedPhotos-34.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1784656471/e1borg/wqvwkkdcoyhfip8cdp6g/JuniorAcademyGraduation2026EditedPhotos-34.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1784656471/e1borg/wqvwkkdcoyhfip8cdp6g/JuniorAcademyGraduation2026EditedPhotos-34.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1784656471/e1borg/wqvwkkdcoyhfip8cdp6g/JuniorAcademyGraduation2026EditedPhotos-34.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1784656471/e1borg/wqvwkkdcoyhfip8cdp6g/JuniorAcademyGraduation2026EditedPhotos-34.jpg","width":2200}])
Criminal Justice students from the Potter Career and Technical Education Center were able to put their skills and knowledge to the test in the West Seneca Police Youth Academy, graduating from the program on July 17.
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An innovative campaign from the Erie 1 BOCES Communications Services team to assist local school districts in preparing budget information for their communities was recognized with a National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) Golden Achievement Award.
![EDGE Academy principal and graduate embrace in the foreground, while a third woman smiles and holds a certificate in the background, all in front of a shimmering blue curtain.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1783015321/e1borg/vmkpmth7iia6sua79t6k/26_EDGE_Graduation-67.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1783015321/e1borg/vmkpmth7iia6sua79t6k/26_EDGE_Graduation-67.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1783015321/e1borg/vmkpmth7iia6sua79t6k/26_EDGE_Graduation-67.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1783015321/e1borg/vmkpmth7iia6sua79t6k/26_EDGE_Graduation-67.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1783015321/e1borg/vmkpmth7iia6sua79t6k/26_EDGE_Graduation-67.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1783015321/e1borg/vmkpmth7iia6sua79t6k/26_EDGE_Graduation-67.jpg","width":2200}])
![Graduate in blue gown and cap hugs principal of Maryvale Academy.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782918615/e1borg/glmhaetc70bl3a3kn1my/26_MVA_Graduation-57.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782918615/e1borg/glmhaetc70bl3a3kn1my/26_MVA_Graduation-57.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1782918615/e1borg/glmhaetc70bl3a3kn1my/26_MVA_Graduation-57.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1782918615/e1borg/glmhaetc70bl3a3kn1my/26_MVA_Graduation-57.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1782918615/e1borg/glmhaetc70bl3a3kn1my/26_MVA_Graduation-57.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1782918615/e1borg/glmhaetc70bl3a3kn1my/26_MVA_Graduation-57.jpg","width":2200}])
Loved ones, staff, and Erie 1 BOCES leadership gathered to celebrate an important milestone as students from Maryvale Academy and Winchester Academy proudly crossed the stage during their graduation ceremony.