LIBERTY, NY — On June 10, the Elementary Program at Sullivan BOCES held a Stepping Up ceremony for 11 sixth-grade students transitioning to the middle school program at the Rubin Pollack Education Center. Families, students, staff and administrators gathered to celebrate this important milestone.
Ms. Barbara Utter, principal of the Elementary Program, shared words of encouragement and pride as she presented students with certificates and personalized items that reflected each student’s strengths.
“Today marks the end of your elementary school journey and the beginning of an exciting new chapter,” said Utter. “As you move on to middle school, continue to be curious, work hard, and believe in yourselves. We are incredibly proud of all you have accomplished and excited to see what the future holds for each of you.”

Stepping Up class:
Gabriel Ackerley
Damien Bauernfeind
Thorin Chandler