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No Tricks, Just Treats!
Students in our Special Education classes at McNab Elementary School were in the Halloween spirit yesterday! They spent time going from classroom to classroom practicing their trick-or-treating skills and then took part in a costume parade in the afternoon. Judging by the smiles on their faces, everyone had a great time!
Students learn about manufacturing during Beech-Nut tour
Students in the Robotics and Engineering Technology program at the HFM Career and Technical Center and PTECH recently visited Beech-Nut Corp. in Amsterdam to get an in-depth look at their state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. The tour coincided with the celebration of October as Manufacturing Month, a time to recognize and promote the importance of U.S. manufacturing […]
Students recognized for exceptional behavior
Students in our Special Education classes at Gloversville Middle School were recognized at a Student of the Month assembly recently for exhibiting exceptional behavior during the month of September. They were treated to a luncheon and will receive extra gym time for their efforts. Congrats to all our nominees!
Students recognized for displaying character traits
Students in our Special Education classrooms were recently recognized for displaying character traits related to their social emotional skills. Congrats to this past month’s nominees, and to all our students for their hard work. Keep up the great work!
HFM BOCES appoints next Director of Special Education
The Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES Board of Education appointed Dan Salvagni as the organization’s next Director of Special Education at its meeting on Aug. 30. Salvagni will assume his new role on Nov. 1, allowing for a two month transition prior to the retirement of longtime Director of Special Education Mike Jacob, who is set to retire […]
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 […]
HFM BOCES Board of Education re-elects Brooks to serve as president; Sullivan as vice-president
The HFM BOCES Board of Education held its annual reorganizational meeting on July 5, 2023, electing officers and swearing in two new board members. Board members re-elected Dr. Harry Brooks as president. Dr. Brooks is a longtime leader in the HFM region. He is from the Broadalbin-Perth Central School District where he served as Superintendent […]
HFM BOCES hosts Leadership Retreat
More than 75 component school district leaders and the BOCES administrative team attended a Leadership Retreat held on the SUNY Fulton-Montgomery campus this week. The retreat featured Keynote Speaker, Dr. Rodrigo Campos, NYS Licensed Psychologist and NYS Certified School Psychologist. Dr. Campos currently works at the Multi-Tiered System of Support – Integrated (MTSS – I) […]
Students earn Skills Achievement Commencement Credentials
Congrats are in order for our students in the Special Education classrooms at Gloversville Middle School who graduated recently, earning their Skills Achievement Commencement Credentials. Their future plans include the following: helping babysit family members with the goal of obtaining a part-time job, attend a day habilitation program while trying to obtain a part-time job […]
Faculty and Staff Recognized During Closing Day Celebration
A number of HFM BOCES faculty and staff members were recognized for milestone service to the organization during the annual Closing Day Celebration on Friday, June 23 including: 15 years of service: Pamela Cacciari Gail Colinas Julie Garnet Charles Goebel Valerie Hotaling Pamela Kowalski Holly Hisert-Joyner Sean Mahon Matthew Popp Erin Wilmot Lynda Winchell 20 […]