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New York State Commissioner of Education Rosa visits HFM BOCES
The state’s top education leader paid a visit to Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES this week, meeting with school district leaders, educators and key stakeholders from around the region to discuss the top priorities for New York State’s ongoing efforts to enhance the educational landscape. Department of Education Commissioner Dr. Betty A. Rosa held a Town Hall discussion […]
Teacher Apprenticeship Program to fast-track teacher certification and provide scholarships
CLICK HERE TO APPLY Have you ever thought of turning your bachelor’s degree into a teaching career? HFM BOCES and Utica University are joining forces once again to address the ongoing shortage of certified teachers for anyone interested in pursuing a fast-tracked teacher certification. Through Utica University’s unique program, qualified candidates can earn a fast-tracked […]
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
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 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
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
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 […]