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CHS - ES BOCES: Eastern Long Island Academy of Applied Technology

(Updated: October 28, 2024)

The following information is for Connetquot High School students who attend the Edward J. Milliken Technical Center (MTC) or the Gary D. Bixhorn Technical Center (BTC).

 

DATE:            October 28, 2024

SUBJECT:   ES BOCES CLOSED FOR DIWALI – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Please be aware that ES BOCES is closed for the holiday of Diwali on Friday, November 1, 2024.

 

If you attend an AM or PM technical education program at either MTC or BTC the information below is very important as it pertains to Friday, November 1, 2024:

 

v  AM BOCES STUDENTS WHO ATTEND MTC/BTC WILL FOLLOW THIS PLAN:

Ø  Late Arrival to Connetquot High School – You must report for school by period 6 which begins at 11:10 AM.  There are two options:

§  You can provide your own transportation to school on Friday, November 1, 2024. 

·         Only seniors who have parking tags can park on school grounds.

§  BUS TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED: Please report at 10:30 AM to a designated bus stop that is provided on the link below:

·         BUS SCHEDULE TO CONNETQUOT HIGH SCHOOL FOR STUDENT HOW ATTEND AM BOCES AT MTC OR BTC – CLICK HERE

§  Upon arrival at school, AM BOCES students will attend periods 6 through 9.  **If you arrive at school prior to period 6, you must report to the cafeteria.

v  PM BOCES STUDENTS WHO ATTEND MTC/BTC WILL FOLLOW THIS PLAN:

§  On Friday, November 1, 2024 PM BOCES students will arrive to the high school at the normal start time for classes.

·         ALL PM BOCES students who attend MTC/BTC will be going home at the end of period 5 (11:06 AM).  Bus transportation will be provided.  Students should report to the bus parking lot.

·         11:06 AM – ONLY those students who attend PM programs at MTC/BTC will be dismissed from school utilizing the 3:55 PM late bus schedule.

¨      BUS SCHEDULE TO CONNETQUOT HIGH SCHOOL FOR STUDENT HOW ATTEND AM BOCES AT MTC OR BTC – CLICK HERE

·         Students who drive to school may also leave school at the end of period 5.  Only seniors with parking tags are allowed to park on campus.

Edward J. Milliken Technical Center (MTC), 375 Locust Ave, Oakdale, NY 11769

  • Principal – Dr. Chanelle Cox  (631) 244-5800.  
  •  Email address: ccox@esboces.org

Gary D. Bixhorn Technical Center (BTC), 350 Martha Ave, Bellport, NY 11713

  • Assistant Principal - Chris W. D'Ambrosio (631) 286-6940.  
  •  Email address: cdambros@esboces.org

BTC | MTC - SCHEDULE INFORMATION:

  • AM SESSION is from 7:45 AM to 10:15 AM
  • PM SESSION is from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Bus transportation is provided from the high school to the technical center sites. 

Please refer to BTC | MTC transportation schedule below:

AM Session Departure Times From CHS:

          BTC – estimated departure from CHS is 7:15 AM

          MTC – estimated departure from CHS is 7:20 AM

CHS bus pick-up is located in the bus parking lot by the Music Doors

AM Session Return Times from BTC and MTC:

          BTC – estimated return to CHS at 10:45 AM (period 5)

          MTC – estimated return to CHS at 10:38 AM (period 5)

PM Session Departure time from CHS:

          BTC – estimated departure: 11:30 AM (period 6)

          MTC – estimated departure: 11:45 AM (period 6)

CHS bus pick-up is located outside the cafeteria patio gate

PM Session Return Time from BTC and MTC is approximately 3:00 PM

*****EASTERN SUFFOLK BOCES CTE PROGRAM: TWO-HOUR DELAY*****

Connetquot's AM BOCES CTE program participation will be canceled for the day, and your child's absence will be excused.  Your child should report to CHS, where we will house them until their first regularly scheduled class period.  This information will be reiterated in the delay notice and any subsequent notice from CHS.