Home > > Archives for HFM BOCES
Tag: HFM BOCES
Cosmetology students gain real work experience, confidence during salon days
The first time cutting someone’s hair in the salon at the Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES Career and Technical Center (CTC) was an insecure moment for cosmetology student Jade Bonneau. “I did a cut on a male client which I had never done before. I was terrified,” recalled the Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville senior. Bonneau said she was scared because […]
PTECH applications now being accepted
Click here to begin your 2025-26 PTECH application Applications are now being accepted for the incoming 2025-2026 freshmen class at HFM PTECH. PTECH, or Pathways in Technology Early College High School, is a 6-year program that aims to look and function more like a hybrid between college and the workplace. It emphasizes individualized pathways to […]
PTECH announces first quarter honor roll
The HFM BOCES Pathways in Technology Early College High School (PTECH) recently announced the students who achieved principal’s list and honor roll status in ninth and tenth grade for the first quarter of the 2024-25 school year. Principal’s List Evan Bianco, Christian Bull, Sebastian Carmichael, Kylie Ferrell, Aileen Germond, Marissa Keane, Gabriel Logan, Chantel Montalvo, […]
A day of learning for local educators
Educators and administrators from schools throughout the HFM region gathered at the BOCES campus recently for a day of learning. The event was a presentation by the educational technology company, Teq, for our component district Model Schools professionals. Teq offers dozens of products such as SMART Boards, coding platforms for elementary school grades, 3D printers, […]
HFM CTE alumni, Gloversville Police Lieutenant speaks with students
Ron Reu, an alumni of the HFM Career and Technical Education (CTE) Criminal Justice program, returned to campus recently to speak with students and share his career success. Reu, a 2007 graduate of Northville Central School, was on hand to present to both Criminal Justice classes about the use of tasers and what it’s like […]
HFM PTECH recruitment sessions underway
Informational sessions are underway for current 8th graders who may be interested in learning more about enrolling in the HFM BOCES PTECH program. PTECH, or Pathways in Technology Early College High School, is a 6-year program that incorporates project based learning and professional skills training as students work toward their Regents high school diploma and […]
Counselors learn about educational updates, resources at regional meeting
School counselors and administrators recently gathered at the HFM BOCES main campus for a day-long workshop focused on educational updates and to learn about resources and supports that are available in the region aimed at assisting students and families. The annual fall regional counselor’s meeting, which included more than 30 people, was held on Friday, […]
Career Con draws more than 1,000 students for early career exploration
More than 1,000 eighth grade students got a head start on career exploration this week as they filled the gymnasium at SUNY Fulton-Montgomery Community College going from table to table and meeting with companies to explore the various opportunities offered within the region. Career Con, an interactive event aimed at increasing interest among youth in […]
PTECH Celebrates 10 Years of Success – MJ Logan
MJ Logan is a 2021 Program Completer who found PTECH’s project-based learning and free college tuition to be the major draws to the program. “I was already interested in the idea of working on real-world projects and once they came to present at my school, I was sold,” said Logan. An Amsterdam native who received […]
PTECH Celebrates 10 Years of Success – Hannah Ryder
When Hannah Ryder was presented with the opportunity to attend PTECH, she was somewhat unsure as to what she was getting herself into. At the time, she was attending school at Broadalbin-Perth, but began researching other educational settings as she started to think about her future. B-P was not a participating school with PTECH yet, […]