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Archive for December, 2022

Medical/Health Science students take part in panel discussion

December 22, 2022 | Filed in Archive, HFM PTECH, HFM Top Stories
Medical/Health Science students take part in panel discussion

9th graders in the Medical/Health Science pathway recently got an understanding of what it takes to be successful within the field during a panel discussion with local professionals. A special thank you to Lynette May of Lexington, Chapter of The Arc New York, Chelsey Redmond and Fran Redmond of St. Mary’s Healthcare, Amsterdam, and Renee […]

St. Nick visits with students at Meco Academy

December 22, 2022 | Filed in Archive, HFM Special Education, HFM Top Stories
St. Nick visits with students at Meco Academy

St. Nick made a stop to Meco Academy earlier this week! Students were treated to a reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas and then had the opportunity to meet with Santa before he had to head back to the North Pole! Visit the HFM BOCES Facebook page for more photos from the event.

PTECH announces first quarter honor roll

December 21, 2022 | Filed in Archive, HFM PTECH, HFM Top Stories
PTECH announces first quarter honor roll

The HFM BOCES Pathways in Technology Early College High School (PTECH) recently announced the students (grades 9-10) who achieved principal’s list and honor roll status for the first quarter of the 2022-23 school year. Congratulations to the following students: Principal’s List: Vasquez, Brooklyn Mary Geweye, Alanea Allen, Samantha Marie Mika, Audrey M Satas, Andrew George […]

Students learn about ‘Effective Communication on the Job’

December 21, 2022 | Filed in Archive, HFM PTECH, HFM Top Stories
Students learn about ‘Effective Communication on the Job’

10th grade students participated in Professional Skills 101 where they learned about ‘Effective Communication on the Job’, and they recently met with local business professionals to cover a number of topics. Students learned about eye contact & body language, how to be a good listener, keeping an open mind, picking the right medium to communicate, […]

Holiday tradition continues for Culinary Arts students

Holiday tradition continues for Culinary Arts students

No sweet treat symbolizes the holidays quite like gingerbread, and juniors in the Culinary Arts program are showcasing their baking skills and imaginations this week as they take part in the annual gingerbread house construction project at the HFM Career and Technical Center. The gingerbread house project is an annual tradition that takes place during […]

Principal Account Clerk

December 12, 2022 | Filed in HFM Job Openings

HFM BOCES accepting applications for a full-time, 12-month vacancy for Principal Account Clerk in the Business Office at the Main Campus of HFM BOCES in Johnstown, NY. This is a Civil Service position with a residency requirement; you must be a resident of Hamilton, Fulton or Montgomery County in order to be considered for this position.  The candidate appointed to this […]

Animal Science students visit Dygert Farms Creamery

December 12, 2022 | Filed in Archive, HFM PTECH, HFM Top Stories
Animal Science students visit Dygert Farms Creamery

  Animal Science students from PTECH recently visited Dygert Farms Creamery, a 13th generation dairy farm, located in Palatine Bridge. Operated by Shannon and Robbie Dygert, the family run farm has experienced tremendous growth since taking over in 2009.What was once a 50-cow operation is now nearly 250 cows! The Dygert Farm, which began processing […]

Cobleskill students host holiday potluck

December 9, 2022 | Filed in Archive, HFM PTECH, HFM Top Stories
Cobleskill students host holiday potluck

Good food and great company make anything extra special! Our students at Cobleskill recently held their annual holiday potluck celebration. Check out all the fun!  

Students learn about HFM BOCES Career & Technical Education program

Students learn about HFM BOCES Career & Technical Education program

Local sophomores are learning what opportunities are available to them at the HFM Career and Technical Center. HFM Career & Technical Education (CTE) offers juniors and seniors from area school districts an avenue for career exploration and enrichment through practical learning applications. Students enrolled in CTE programs are provided the knowledge, skills and credentials needed […]

PTECH recruitment sessions are underway

December 6, 2022 | Filed in HFM PTECH, HFM Top Stories
PTECH recruitment sessions are 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 […]

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