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HFM BOCES Board of Education taps Sullivan as president; Zajicek vice-president

HFM BOCES Board of Education taps Sullivan as president; Zajicek vice-president

The HFM BOCES Board of Education held its annual reorganizational meeting July 3, 2024, electing new officers and swearing in one new board member. Board members elected Matthew Sullivan to serve as president. Sullivan, who is the current board president of the Fonda-Fultonville Central School District Board of Education, was first elected to the HFM […]

Adirondack Academy celebrates 19 program completers

June 14, 2024 | Filed in Archive, HFM Adirondack Academy, HFM Top Stories

The HFM BOCES Adirondack Academy Alternative High School Program recently celebrated the perseverance, determination, and adaptability of 19 students who successfully completed the program and are set to receive their high school diplomas from their home school districts. The ceremony was held on Thursday, June 13 on the campus of SUNY Fulton-Montgomery Community College before […]

School boards approve BOCES 2024-25 budget

Component school district boards of education unanimously approved a $4.05 million HFM BOCES administrative budget, 15-0, for the 2024-25 school year on Wednesday, April 24. Component school districts do not vote on the overall BOCES budget, only the administrative portion. The proposed administrative budget called for a 3.1% increase over the 2023-24 administrative budget, a […]

HFM BOCES recognizes local healthcare networks at Annual Meeting

HFM BOCES recognizes local healthcare networks at Annual Meeting

HFM BOCES recognized a pair of healthcare agencies for their exceptional business partnership at the organization’s Annual Meeting held on April 10 at the HFM BOCES Career & Technical Education Center. More than 70 component school board members, district leaders, and the BOCES administrative team were in attendance as HFM honored Nathan Littauer Hospital and […]

HFM BOCES programs receive Holiday Match funds from Stewart’s Shops

Adirondack Academy and HFM Career and Technical Education (CTE) were recently awarded $500 donations by the 2023-2024 Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match program. From Thanksgiving Day through Christmas Day, Stewart’s customers donated over $1 million to the program. Each individual donation was then matched penny for penny by Stewart’s Shops. More than $2 million was allocated […]

Adirondack Academy aims to increase literacy through reading challenge

March 1, 2024 | Filed in Archive, HFM Adirondack Academy, HFM Top Stories
Adirondack Academy aims to increase literacy through reading challenge

Adirondack Academy recently kicked off a reading challenge at the school hosting an event to discuss resources available to students to help increase literacy skills and fuel reading enjoyment. Throughout the month of March, which is National Reading Month, students have been tasked with taking part in a building-wide, reading challenge to help increase literacy. […]

Utica University to Conduct Virtual Info Sessions for Teacher Apprenticeship Program

Have you always wanted a career in the classroom? HFM BOCES and Utica University have partnered to address the ongoing teacher shortage across New York State, and will conduct a series of virtual information sessions for individuals interested in pursuing a fast-tracked teaching certification. Through the new ‘Teacher Apprenticeship Program’, individuals can earn a fast-tracked […]

HFM BOCES and Utica University Join Forces to Offer Fast-Track Teacher Certification

HFM BOCES and Utica University Join Forces to Offer Fast-Track Teacher Certification

On Thursday, Nov. 9, HFM BOCES and Utica University teamed up to address the ongoing shortage of certified teachers by conducting an informational session at the BOCES main campus regarding the new ‘Teacher Apprenticeship Program’ designed for anyone interested in pursuing a fast-tracked teacher certification. Through Utica University’s unique program, local residents can earn a […]

Jacob recognized with 2023 HFM Service Award at HFM Opening Day

Jacob recognized with 2023 HFM Service Award at HFM Opening Day

Retiring HFM BOCES Director of Special Education Mike Jacob was recognized as this year’s HFM Service Award winner for his contributions to the organization during the annual Opening Day activities held on Tuesday, Sept. 5 at the HFM BOCES main campus. Created in 1994, the Service Award recognizes dedication and commitment to advancing the mission […]

Adirondack Academy celebrates 20 program completers

June 14, 2023 | Filed in Archive, HFM Adirondack Academy, HFM Top Stories
Adirondack Academy celebrates 20 program completers

The HFM BOCES Adirondack Academy Alternative Education program celebrated the achievements of 20 local high school students during a completion ceremony on Tuesday, June 13. Tuesday’s ceremony was held on the campus of SUNY Fulton-Montgomery Community College before an audience filled with family members, friends, teachers, and administrators. The students who completed Adirondack Academy are […]

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