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2010-11
Committees unite in focus on wellness initiatives
District Superintendent search update
Look to the future with great expectations
State will retain Regents exams in January 2011; other state testing to be eliminated because of budget cuts
HFM BOCES Board of Education launches search for new district superintendent
HFM can begin search for new district superintendent
2009-10
HFM BOCES Regional Summer School is in session
Leaders' message to staff: Working together is what makes us great
HFM honors retirees, employees at service milestones
Career and Tech honors 2010 graduates
Multiply Disabled Program celebrates achievements
BOCES teams run up $20,700 in Relay for Life donations
School Library System honors collaborative efforts
HFM BOCES offers summer basic skills classes and GED preparation
HFM BOCES offers GED exams in June
Celebrate – remember – fight back
Second HFM BOCES regional summer school set
HFM BOCES volunteer crew hits the highway
Budgets pass in all HFM BOCES districts
Red Cross Blood Drive set for June 1
Apples left under the tree
Run-off election set due to tie BOE vote
Digital Multimedia Show opens
Students invited to 'test drive' FMCC programs
HFM BOCES celebrates the life and career of Dr. Davis
HFM BOCES jobs opportunities easier to access
Interim superintendent appointed to HFM BOCES
HFM BOCES Annual Report Card released
Dr. Geoffrey H. Davis dies from cancer
Embedding 21st Century skills into school culture
Shared Decision Making Plan revised
Spring ahead!
Friends: One Day. One Wrong Turn
HFM BOCES Regional Superintendents’ Conference Day
Kick Butts Day promotes tobacco-free living
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
Sophomores invited to investigate HFM BOCES programs
IRC offers Learn360 video streaming service
GED test prep offers night or day option
Digital Multimedia Show seeks student artists
HFM BOCES offers GED test preparation
Tobacco-Free is the key at HFM BOCES
Many chances to explore CTC programs
HFM BOCES closed Nov. 25-27 for Thanksgiving recess
Alternative High School Parent/Teacher conferences reinforce home-school connection
New certification HEATS up BOCES Construction Technology program
Creative carving for a cause
Free help for financial aid applicants
Teachers eligible for free supplies
HFM BOCES community mourns death of William Finch
Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday at 2 a.m.
CTC Open House a showcase for students
Flu season arrives in HFM BOCES region
Eight minutes can save a life
Career and Tech Open House set for Oct. 14
Alternative High School Open House set for Sept. 24
BEA promotes local opportunities in education and jobs
HFM BOCES welcomes students back to class
HFM Board President challenges staff to passion and dedication
GED and ESL classes registering new students in Sept.
Tech Camp prepares students to become peer mentors
Summer School is in session
2008-09
HFM BOCES community celebrates staff milestones on Closing Day
Career and Tech Center honors 2009 graduates
Students encouraged to register now for regional summer school
Training scheduled for school bus drivers, monitors and attendants
Reading and writing course offered for adult English language learners
HFM BOCES offers two chances at GED Exam in June
Spring concert celebrates student’s talents
Regional summer school offered by HFM BOCES
Red Cross Blood Drive set for June 8
HFM BOCES adult educator honored by NYACCE
Special Education Music and Art Show
HFM construction students compete in national competition
Parents join in typical classroom experiences
Swine Flu information
HFM class satisfies sweet tooth for many
Districts approve HFM BOCES budget and elect three board members
Online system streamlines HFM purchasing
Program nights spotlight career options
Outstanding: HFM adult learners recognized for academic achievement
Database options for student research demonstrated
Taking the next step: HFM Transition Information Night
Congratulations to Eileen Pollock on a job well done!
New students being accepted in ESL and Civics classes
GED and basic skills classes to register new students in January
'Sub-gestions' equip substitutes for productive classroom day
Shhh! The librarians are having a conference
‘So, this is what you did at school today’
Roll up your sleeve (Red Cross Blood Drive)
Central Business Office offers shared accounting solution
College Fair showcases regional educational opportunities
HFM Adult Home Study Program sets orientation dates
For second year in a row, HFM team wins statewide construction contest
HFM BOCES puts spotlight on urgent need to raise graduation rates
Dropping out of high school comes with enormous price tag
Alternative High School Open House set for Sept. 18
HFM BOCES Opening Day provides challenges and glimpse of the future
GED and basic skills classes to begin soon in multiple locations
Student-powered technology integration enhances 21st Century learning skills
HFM hosts orientation for GRASP on Aug. 20
HFM BOCES offers GED Exam
Summer camp prepares students to become technology mentors
2007-08
Closing Day activity explores 21st Century learning
HFM's Closing Day program focuses on celebrations and challenges
Josie Watts retires after 24 years on HFM BOCES board
Seven BOCES colleagues honored for 120 years of combined service
Growing Career and Tech Center graduates largest class
Multiply Disabled Program graduates its largest class
Construction Technology students win scholarships
Crash Course for GED Exam Preparation
Red Cross blood drive draws donors
Spring concert hits a cheerful note
HFM BOCES community mourns death of occupational therapist
Transition Services Fair helps students with disabilities find their way
Sharon Marie Perrella honored with Ken Smith School Library System Award
Parents sample typical classroom experiences
Students in CDL training program are on the road to a new career
Area BOCES work together to help prepare students for demands of 21st Century learning
HFM establishes new FAX phone numbers
HFM construction students tie in national competition
Area schools gain access to TeachingBooks.net
HFM BOCES wins $650,000 state grant to build network of technology mentors
Morning classes offered for English as a Second Language
Career celebration held at HFM BOCES for Linda Edwards and Linda Newton
Community bids farewell to HFM board member Peter Raneri, Sr.
Sign Language Club is 'Neet'
10 Alternative High School students named to honor roll for second quarter
Registration scheduled in January for GED and ESL classes
Regents and RCT exams to be administered at Alternative School
Holiday book drive to help adult learners and their families
Karen Fagan begins new role as HFM BOCES chief financial officer; Linda Edwards retires after eight years with HFM BOCES
Holiday feast honors students and staff
School district library retirees honored at dinner
HFM team wins statewide construction contest
Standing-room only for HFM dedication ceremony on Oct. 17
Regional Superintendents Conference Day brings more than1,700 educators together for training sessions
College Fair on Oct. 11 offers resources for area teens
Law enforcement personnel, students and staff are praised for prompt response to bomb threat at HFM BOCES campus
HFM BOCES Board honors adult learners for earning their GED diplomas
The challenges ahead: Three goals for 2007-08
380 staff members join together for Opening Day
New transition services coming soon for students with disabilities
HFM adopts standardized mileage chart
HFM BOCES makes commitment to recycling
ESL students join together to celebrate accomplishments
GED classes to begin soon in multiple locations
2006-2007
Closing Day brings HFM staff together
Career and Technical students cap off first year at new campus
Students dedicate 2006-07 yearbook to Dr. Davis
15 Alternative High School students named to honor roll for fourth quarter
HFM staff say farewell to two long-time colleagues
Special education students showcase their talents
New York State School Boards Association honors Peter Raneri
School Library System honors two superintendents as Administrators of the Year for 2007
Helena Kilgore caps off 33 years at HFM with farewell party
HFM theater students to stage musical, Into the Woods
A view from the inside: Parents become students for a day
Four Alternative High School students named to honor roll for third quarter
Dr. Davis wins national leadership award
Environmental conservation student wins award for excelling in non-traditional career program
Interested in a career in nursing?
Bid accepted for Stoner Trail Campus
Residents OK sale of Stoner Trail campus
HFM student wins spelling bee two years in a row
Summit brings four BOCES together
Dr. Lorraine Hohenforst named BOCES assistant superintendent
Awards ceremony honors achievements
State makes changes in Alternate Assessment procedures, test content
School Library System’s Best Practices Fair shines spotlight on innovative programs
Peter Raneri is honored for serving longest tenure as board member
HFM BOCES Student Earns Top State Award
Couple donates more than $4,000 to HFM
Classes forming for students interested in computer technical training
One student makes Principal's List at Alternative High School;11 named to Honor Roll for second quarter
11 named to Alternative High School Honor Roll for first quarter
Georgi Calafrencesco retires after 20 years
HFM's board clerk wins Service Award
Area educators and business leaders look to catch the technology wave
Learning from the pros
New campus for HFM BOCES: News archive
HFM students, education commissioner are keynote speakers at ribbon cutting ceremony for new campus
Conference brings HFM BOCES staff together
Motivating students to succeed begins with two key steps
Dominick Baggetta announces plan to retire
'Moving Ahead Together'
Following proper procedures is essential
Lessons to be learned from flying fish
Two decades of service to HFM BOCES
Staff members honored for 20 years of employment
Opening Day: 10 years in the making
New Campus: Updated Information
2005-2006
HFM Career & Technical Center featured in Leader-Herald's 'Portraits' section
Students in CDL training program are on the road to higher earnings
Health-Safety-Risk Management Service to help area school districts dispose of outdated electronics products
What profession is projected to be the fastest growing field in the United States?
Drop Dead Fred teaches equine students a thing or two about temperamental horses
Katrina evacuee finds future at HFM BOCES
Afterschool programs offer enriching opportunities at area schools
Students excel at Alternative High School
National consultant works with HFM BOCES students
Participants in "Track Your Treats" event are sure to win something!