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HFM PTECH recruitment sessions underway

November 12, 2024 | Filed in Archive, HFM PTECH, HFM Top Stories

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

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

October 15, 2024 | Filed in Archive, HFM PTECH, HFM Top Stories
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

October 14, 2024 | Filed in Archive, HFM PTECH, HFM Top Stories
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, […]

PTECH Celebrates 10 Years of Success – Frank Alvarez

October 10, 2024 | Filed in Archive, HFM PTECH, HFM Top Stories
PTECH Celebrates 10 Years of Success – Frank Alvarez

Frank Alvarez is a 2021 program completer from Fonda-Fultonville who says that the idea of project based learning is what drew him to PTECH. “I liked that there was a non-traditional style of learning that emphasized working in groups,” said Alvarez. During a recent Q & A session, Alvarez said PTECH taught him the importance […]

PTECH Celebrates 10 Years of Success – Ryan Kamanu

October 8, 2024 | Filed in Archive, HFM PTECH, HFM Top Stories
PTECH Celebrates 10 Years of Success – Ryan Kamanu

Meet Ryan Kamanu, a 2018 graduate of PTECH from Amsterdam. Kamanu says he was attracted to PTECH for a number of reasons, most notably the opportunity to earn an associates degree at no charge. “I am the first in my family to attend college and the chance to do it for free was really appealing. […]

PTECH announces fourth quarter honor roll

July 30, 2024 | Filed in Archive, HFM PTECH, HFM Top Stories

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*, […]

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 […]

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