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National Grid event energizes PTECH students
10th grade students from HFM PTECH put a charge in their learning last Friday at the National Grid Schenectady headquarters. The students, along with hundreds more from school districts throughout the Capital District, visited more than a dozen stations where National Grid workers showcased their skills and guided them through exercises ranging from handling live […]
Classes underway for nearly 600 students at HFM Career and Technical Education Center

Nearly 600 high school juniors and seniors are learning the skills they need for in-demand careers at the HFM Career and Technical Education Center this school year. The students come from all 11 high schools within the HFM BOCES region, including Amsterdam, Broadalbin-Perth, Canajoharie, Fonda-Fultonville, Fort Plain, Gloversville, Johnstown, Mayfield, Northville, Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville, and Wells. […]
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 […]
PTECH announces fourth quarter honor roll
The Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES Pathways in Technology Early College High School (PTECH) recently announced the students who achieved principal’s list and honor roll status for the fourth quarter of the 2023-24 school year. Principal’s List Nicholas Ahrens*, Samantha Allen*, Devyn Burtt*, Sebastian Carmichael, Anna L Christiano, Alyssa Clute*, Giana Cross*, Alanea Geweye, Katana Gonzalez*, Adeline Handy*, […]
HFM BOCES Leadership Retreat focuses on the Science of Reading

School district leaders from around the region participated in the annual HFM BOCES Leadership Retreat July 23 learning from each other and taking part in programming to help them better support their teachers. This year, over 70 district leaders came together to hear more about the Science of Reading, a scientifically-based body of research about […]

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 […]
HFM Career & Technical Education celebrates class of 2024
288 high school seniors were honored at the annual Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES Career and Technical Education commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 13 before an audience of family, friends, faculty, and administrators. The ceremony, which took place at SUNY Fulton-Montgomery Community College, recognized students from the 11 HFM area high schools for successful completion of one and […]
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 […]
Fonda-Fultonville Board of Education selects DeMallie as next Superintendent of Schools
The Fonda-Fultonville Central School District Board of Education has selected Richard DeMallie, Ed.D. as its next superintendent of schools. Dr. DeMallie, the current superintendent of the Fort Edward Union Free School District, was appointed during a special board of education meeting held on June 10, 2024. He’s set to officially assume the duties as Fonda-Fultonville […]
HFM PTECH celebrates program completers
Twenty-nine students from eight Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery area school districts were recognized as program completers during the seventh annual HFM PTECH Completion Ceremony on Wednesday, May 22 at the HFM BOCES campus. PTECH, or Pathways in Technology Early College High School, is a 6-year program that aims to look and function like a hybrid between college and […]